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The main aim for the editorial team is to have an annual overview of the work of young artists. 


This work might indicate developments, trends and themes that are of importance to a new generation of artists - a generation that in due time probably will have an impact on the developments within the photographical field as a whole.


For this reason, we think an age limit of 35 years old is justifiable. By that time artists have finished their education long enough to have left the academy behind them and have developed a visual language of their own. At the same time, they are still young enough to further develop themselves, find their way in the photographical field and perhaps be influential for a substantial period.


Having said this, there is a difference between 'being talented' and 'being a talent'. 
Being talented isn't really related to age. 
Irving Penn was still very talented at a very old age.
Being a talent normally describes someone of a young age who has outstanding skills or abilities compared to a person of roughly the same age. 


In Foam Magazine we always pay attention to the work of truly talented photographers, but in our annual talent issue we present the work of artists we consider true talents.