West Side Stories

Foam presents West Side Stories, a solo exhibition by photographer Pim Ras, located at MAQAM
in the heart of Amsterdam West. The exhibition celebrates the football players who capture the essence of the Kolenkit neighborhood, highlighting stories that start on local playgrounds and rise to international acclaim.

Beyond celebrating athletic talent, West Side Stories pays homage to the enduring spirit of the community. It illustrates how the streets of West have molded champions and how each generation inspires the next. The exhibition offers a closer look at athletes whose careers began in these neighborhoods and provides a preview of the future talents emerging from the same backdrop.