BOOOOOOOM!

BOOOOOOOM! is an online creative platform and community that serves as a curated hub for contemporary art, design, photography, film, music, and cultural projects. Founded in 2008 by artist and curator Jeff Hamada, the site functions as a daily publishing outlet where original works, artist spotlights, open calls, and collaborative initiatives are shared with a global audience of creators and enthusiasts. The platform’s core purpose is to surface emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and filmmakers by featuring their portfolios, interviews, and series in a clean, minimalist format that emphasizes the work itself. Each day, the editorial team selects and presents a range of content—from photographic essays and digital art series to short films, music videos, and experimental projects—often accompanied by brief artist statements or contextual notes. The site also hosts regular themed open calls and competitions, such as the Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award, which selects a group of artists each year to have their work published as a physical book or zine. This initiative directly supports artists in producing tangible printed editions, providing a path from digital exposure to physical distribution. In addition to editorial features, BOOOOOOOM! operates a membership program that offers subscribers exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, early submission opportunities, and discounts on the site’s online shop. The shop sells limited-edition prints, art books, apparel, and other merchandise created by featured artists and collaborators, generating revenue that helps sustain the platform’s free content. The site also maintains an active submission system where artists can pitch their work for potential publication, with guidelines that encourage experim