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Graham Wallas c1920s © British Library of Political and Economic Science

The Creative Process

February 12, 2013  by Robert Philip

Rob Philip gives us an insight into the creative process, implementing the model by Graham Wallas in his own research.

Murmur Study © Christopher Baker

Everything Has Been Done Before

December 11, 2012  by Baden, Evan

"Everything has been done before." It is a quote, that if you are attending art school somewhere you will no doubt have heard at one time or another.

Robert Philip

The Difference

December 10, 2012  by Robert Philip

Rob Philip shares his impression of the photography course taught at the Utrecht School of the Arts compared with that at the University of Applied Sciences.

Robert Philip

Open Door Day

November 20, 2012  by Robert Philip

Rob Philip wonders how, or even if, to manage expectations of hopeful pre-students at college open days.

Robert Philip

The Intern

October 15, 2012  by Robert Philip

Although it's still six months ahead, we urge the third graders to think about where they want to run their internship this spring.

Robert Philip

Hardcopy Context

September 11, 2012  by Robert Philip

Rob Philip considers the value of having a physical library for students of photography. What's your view?

Robert Philip

The Black Hole

August 16, 2012  by Robert Philip

I can remember mine vividly: sitting in front of my tent on a French camping site, starring into a big black void.

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A little shining diamond making a difference

July 12, 2012  by Mertens, Harry

Harry Mertens reviews the Foam Amsterdam's education project, 'Young and Old in New West'.

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Construct Trailer - Melanie Bonajo

June 27, 2012  by Crawford, Jonathan

Watch the trailer for 'Construct' with Melanie Bonajo, the third in a series of inspiration movies for amateur photographers on Foam For You.

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Wonder Trailer (Jessica Backhaus)

June 13, 2012  by Crawford, Jonathan

The trailer for 'Wonder', Foam For You's second documentary on professional photographers is out now.

Robert Philip

The Mild Inquisition

June 11, 2012  by Robert Philip

It's assessment time for photography course leader Rob Philip, who writes on this crucial period for Higher Education students.

The Geometry of Innocence © Ken Schles

A Call from the Wilderness

June 01, 2012  by Schles, Ken

Ken Schles acknowledges the important role programmes like Noorderlicht play in supporting the development of an artist's practice.

Construction Week at la Tour des Templiers, HYERES FRANCE © Anouk Kruithof

Be Like Water. Or Anouk.

May 11, 2012  by Robert Philip

Rob Philip makes use of martial arts metaphors as a way to communicate ideas to his photography students.

Vlada in the kitchen Kazan 1992 © Bertien van Manen

Rob Philip on Bertien van Manen

April 10, 2012  by Robert Philip

In Rob Philip's first post for the Foam Blog, he defines the appeal of Bertien van Manen's work for students of photography.

Schilders, The Netherlands probably early sixties © Kees Scherer

How Are We Doing?

February 16, 2012  by Crawford, Jonathan

What do you think of foam.org since our makeover? We can always improve so tell us where you think we can do better.

Dreaming of Your Future workshop, Soumaya, 11 yrs © Foam

Dreaming of the Future

February 10, 2012  by De Groot, Renske

In the workshop, Dreaming about the Future, participants work with their dreams for the future in words and images.

Mini detective, Jetseschool, 10 January 2012 © Foam

Ponies, Food and Colour

January 18, 2012  by De Groot, Renske

When I was in primary school I was obsessed with ponies. I read all the books on horses from my village library I could lay my hands on.

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