Now You See Me Moria

This Friday Foam will present a selection of photos and posters form the project Now You See Me Moria. The exhibition can be seen from 2 July until 25 August. Coming Thursday the exhibition can be previed.  

Pain, anger and personal stories are at the core of this special project about daily life in Moria. This refugee camp, located in Greece, is the largest in Europe. A group of people from Moria share their photos and stories via Instagram. @now_you_se_me_moria was started in August 2020 by Amir, a young Afghan man, and Noemí, a Spanish image editor who lives and works in the Netherlands.

Now You See Me Moria addresses existing stereotypes about refugees by stressing the importance of self-representation. The images in this exhibition strike a chord because they are taken by people who are stuck in Moria. A selection of the photographs show women living in the camp and are also taken by women from the camp. Many of these photos are taken with a cell phone. They portray the intimate everyday world of the residents. The people in them, including many children, remain anonymous to ensure their safety. Even though the photos are not always perfectly framed or aesthetically pleasing their strength lies in their authenticity. The viewer feels the gravity of the images.

Now You See Me Moria opens at Foam on 2 July, 2021.
Press is welcome for a preview on 1 July by appointment. The curators are available for interviews.

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