Foam Talent 2026 Award Showcases Emerging Photographers from Global Submissions
Foam's 2026 Talent Award exhibition in Amsterdam highlights 30 emerging photographers selected from nearly 3,000 submissions across 107 countries. The annual prize recognizes innovative image-makers shaping photography's future, with this edition marking the first open to artists of all ages in early career stages. Selected works address contemporary themes including political conflict, identity, displacement, and technological impacts like AI. Five featured artists include Ali Monis Naqvi (Goa-based), Ammar Yassir (Sudanese documentary photographer), Ramona Jingru Wang (New York-based), Farren van Wyk (South African-Dutch), and Alvin Ng. The exhibition runs from June 6 to August 26, 2026 at Foam in Amsterdam.
Key facts
- Foam Talent 2026 exhibition runs June 6-August 26, 2026 in Amsterdam
- 30 artists from 22 countries selected from nearly 3,000 submissions
- First edition open to artists of all ages in early career stages
- Works address themes of displacement, identity, conflict, and technology
- Five featured photographers represent diverse global perspectives
Entities
Artists
- Ali Monis Naqvi
- Ammar Yassir
- Ramona Jingru Wang
- Farren van Wyk
- Alvin Ng
Institutions
- Foam
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Goa
- Khartoum
- New York
- South Africa
- Netherlands
- Sudan