Foam Talent 2026 Exhibition Features 15 Emerging Photographers

Foam, the Amsterdam-based photography museum, has announced the 15 artists selected for its Foam Talent 2026 exhibition. The group show, which will be held at Foam, showcases the work of a new generation of image-makers chosen from nearly 2,892 submissions originating from 107 countries. The selected artists reflect the energy, diversity, and global reach of contemporary photographic practices, engaging with pressing themes such as political oppression, grief, mental health, religion, conflict, displacement, cultural identity, and technological innovation. The exhibition highlights a strong commitment to storytelling across diverse narratives and artistic approaches, pointing towards bold new directions in the medium. Foam Talent is a biennial talent development programme that has historically served as a launchpad for emerging photographers. The 2026 edition continues this tradition, presenting a wide range of perspectives and techniques. The selection process, which drew submissions from over a hundred countries, underscores the global scope of the competition. The exhibition is scheduled to open at Foam in Amsterdam, with dates to be announced. The museum has not yet released the full list of artist names, but the 15 selected talents will be featured in the exhibition and in the accompanying Foam Talent publication. The announcement comes at a time of global uncertainty, with the artists' works addressing some of the most urgent issues in society today.