Foam is thrilled to announce the 17th Foam Talent Call: a search for a new wave of emerging photographers from across the world. The most recent Foam Talent Call received a record-breaking 2.480 submissions from photographers across 106 countries. In total, Foam’s team of editors and curators reviewed 4.960 projects and 47.055 images.
Since 2007, the Foam Talent Call has been the core step in Foam’s ongoing commitment to scout, present and support talented image-makers worldwide. Since then, it has become one of the most prestigious international open calls for emerging photographers—helping to launch the careers of numerous artists around the world by giving their work exposure and recognition. Former talents are Philip Montgomery, Carmen Winant, Olgaç Bozalp, Sara Cywnar, Jack Davison, Myriam Boulos, Vasantha Yogananthan and many more.
The biennial open call for artists will run this year from 1 October until 9 November 2025.
Image from the series Goldie (Mother) and Famil
© Pat Martin, courtesy of the artist.
Image from the series Home: Leaving One for Another
© Olgaç Bozalp, courtesy of the artist.
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Malign Influences/The Holy Mountains
© Diego Moreno, courtesy of the artist.
Career-Building Opportunities
Foam Talent aims to find and showcase the newest talent in contemporary photography, globally. The programme offers a wide range of career-building opportunities, beginning with publication in Foam Magazine’s Talent Issue. Their work will be exhibited across multiple Foam touchpoints, including an exhibition in Foam, a travelling exhibition, and Foam’s digital platform, gaining international exposure and connecting to new audiences through talks, exhibitions, and other activities. Throughout the Foam Talent programme, artists have the chance to meet and connect with curators, writers, artists, and peers, building lasting professional relationships. Each year, the work of one selected artist is acquired by the prestigious Art Collection Deutsche Börse, one of the world’s most significant collections of contemporary photography.
Find out more on the Foam Talent Call 2026 here.
Foam Talent Call will take place from 1 October – 9 November 2025. The winners of the talent call will be announced in April 2026.
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