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FOMU x Mutant™ present FOMUTATIONS
Challenging Perspectives on Visual Culture
After their successful collaboration on the museum’s rebranding, FOMU and creative agency Mutant™ once again join forces for FOMUTATIONS, an experimental format of in depht talks by internationally renowned image makers. They challenge existing perspectives on visual culture and spark debate—an innovative format that encourages dialogue and new ways of seeing.
More and more, the definition of visual reality seems to be becoming fluid. The boundary between fact and fiction is fading, subcultures shape their own visual codes , and manipulated images no longer merely reflect the world—they shape our reality. FOMUTATIONS invites you to look beyond the surface: Who determines what we see? How do social media, art, fashion, advertising, and documentary shape our perception? And how can we influence perception ourselves?
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.
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FOMUTATION #1: Marcel Veldman
24.04.2025
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.
FOMUTATION #2: Lois Cohen
05.06.2025
Lois Cohen (born 1991) is an award-winning photographer from Amsterdam, known for her provocative staged portraits. In her work, she challenges traditional female roles. She combines the everyday with the extraordinary, creating an enchanting and uncanny fantasy world.
FOMUTATION #3: Francesca Gavin
02.10.2025
Francesca Gavin (b. 1975) is a curator, writer, and editor based in London. She is the editor-in-chief of EPOCH magazine, which bridges the gap between contemporary and classical art.
FOMUTATION #4: Maria Clara Macrì
11.12.2025
Photographer and filmmaker Maria Clara Macrì (°1992, Italy) is known for her empathetic approach to the people she portrays. Her often intimate work is infused with tenderness and sensuality.
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.
