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Julia, Document, #7, 2015, model: Julia Nobis

MoMu explores the oeuvre of the Belgian photographer Willy Vanderperre.

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Description of the exhibition

MoMu explores the oeuvre of the Belgian photographer Willy Vanderperre. His editorial work regularly appears in magazines such as AnOther Magazine, Dust, i-D, Perfect, Vogue and W Magazine. He has also photographed campaigns for fashion houses such as Dior and Prada, among others.

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The exhibition highlights how Vanderperre’s fascination with youth has been a motivational force for almost three decades. In dialogue with his photographs he selected several artworks that have been an important source of inspiration in the ongoing development of his universe. The overview of his photographic practice explores the evolution of its visual language, as well as the years of collaboration with Olivier Rizzo and Raf Simons.

  • Daan, Dust, #16, 2020, model: Daan Duez
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  • Sunflower, Document, #9, 2016
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  • Mica, AnOther Magazine, #45, 2023, model: Mica Argañaraz
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  • Kiki, Jonas, Document, #9, 2016, models: Kiki Willems, Jonas Gloër
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  • Luca, Raf Simons, Autumn/Winter 2016, model: Luca Lemaire
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Consistent with his identification with youth and subcultures, Willy Vanderperre has developed an associated programme with film, music and the launch of his limited collectible items in the form of drops, which are for sale at the exhibition entrance. Proceeds from sales will in part be donated to çavaria, the Flemish advocacy group for LGBTI+ people. çavaria is committed to the well-being, equal rights, and equal opportunities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex individuals.

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Exhibition under the lead of
Guest curator: Willy Vanderperre
Curator MoMu: Romy Cockx
Graphic design: Jelle Jespers

Campaign image: Julia, Document, #7, 2015, model: Julia Nobis, ©Willy Vanderperre.

Playlist

Scan the QR codes inside the exhibition galleries with your smartphone to listen to a selection of songs that could play during a Willy Vanderperre shoot.