FOMUTATIONS #1: Marcel Veldman
- Date 24.04.2025
- Time 19:00 - 23:00
- Fee Am I entitled to a discount? € 12 p.p.
- Location FOMU
Marcel Veldman is a skater and photographer based in Amsterdam. He captures the soul of skateboarding with powerful images of people and places, in both color and black and white. The stories he tells go beyond the conventional perceptions of skate culture. As a documentary and portrait photographer, he also photographs athletes, artists, and people on the streets.
FOMUTATIONS is an experimental format of in depht talks by internationally renowned image makers. Four times a year, we welcome leading national and international speakers to the FOMU foyer. They dissect contemporary visual culture through their practice and offer insights into how they spark imagination within this complex landscape. These are not monologues, but visual presentations— questions are sparked, discussions catch fire. Thoughts will mutate. And perspectives will shift.
FOMUTATIONS is a collaboration between FOMU and creative agency Mutant™
© Marcel Veldman
© Marcel Veldman
© Marcel Veldman
© Marcel Veldman
© Marcel Veldman
© Marcel Veldman
PROGRAM
19:00 – Doors & Warm-up
Kickstart your evening: grab a canned drink, pick your snack, and find a spot.
The host & artist will set the vibe—relax, tune in, and let yourself be carried away.
19:45 – Tabs Open: The Artist’s Mind
Dive into the speaker’s mind with bold statements, questions, and visual mind trips.
20:30 – Mic Drop: Your Turn
Throw your question into the mix with the throwable mic.
21:00 - Drinks & Connect
Stick around, share your thoughts, and let the night wind down with background music.
Marcel Veldman
Marcel Veldman is the founder of Fluff Magazine, a uniquely and unconventionally designed skateboard magazine. Through this, he has made a lasting impact on the portrayal of skate culture in the media. Fluff XVII won the Best Dutch Book Designs award in 2009. In 2015, he also photographed the Tour de France with Team Lotto Jumbo, which resulted in the book Tour de France ‘15.
Veldman collaborated with Foam on a multidisciplinary project exploring the impact of Polaroids on art, science, and culture. In 2024, he created the exhibition La Fluff for the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). This large-scale installation, featuring stacked containers, examines how skaters shape the city to their needs and redefine urban space.
For Whom?
For everyone working with images. For innovative creators, thinkers, and dreamers who seek insight into the layers of visual culture. FOMUTATIONS makes complex visual themes accessible and relevant, inviting you to focus, think differently, and join the conversation.
What to Expect?
Expect sharp, visually immersive debates in an informal, high-energy setting. The FOMU foyer mutates into a lively meeting space, where an informal setup and spontaneous atmosphere fuel interaction. Light, sound, and imagery enrich the experience, while a throwable mic ensures the audience is directly involved in the conversation.
