With her photos, Myriam Boulos explores sexuality, desire, and fantasy in Beirut
Museum Foam in Amsterdam is presenting A Collective Diary: Sexual Fantasies, the first solo museum exhibition by Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos. The collection explores intimacy and desire in Beirut while highlighting the impact of social and political tensions on personal expression.
The photography museum Foam in Amsterdam is currently hosting the first museum solo exhibition by Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos. Titled A Collective Diary: Sexual Fantasies, the show explores themes of intimacy, desire, and sexuality against the backdrop of Beirut. Through her lens, Boulos documents the lives of people and their personal environments, capturing how they navigate power structures and ongoing societal tensions within their city. The exhibition integrates photographs with handwritten notes, dreams, and personal reflections, offering a deeply intimate view into the lives of her subjects and herself.
Myriam Boulos, a member of Magnum Photos and a recipient of the W. Eugene Smith Fellowship, was honored with the 2025 Foam Paul Huf Award for her significant contributions to contemporary photography. This prestigious award recognizes her ability to capture the spirit of current times through her documentary work. Visitors can view this insightful collection of personal and public narratives at Foam until January 20.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
