MoMu Young Voices

A small group of young people selected their favourite artworks in GIRLS. On Boredom, Rebellion and Being In-Between. If you spot an ambassador wearing a MoMu-shirt while you visit the exhibition, address them to get inspired by their point of view on these works of art.

GIRLS explores the beauty and complexity of girlhood. How has girlhood been represented? How is it remembered? And how does the idea of ‘the girl’ continue to shape visual culture and fashion? You get a glimpse into the lives of girls, discovering the clothing, identity, and rebelliousness of teenage girls, as well as the perspectives of some artists and designers on their own childhoods through photos, clothing, art and film.

The future depends on how we support teenagers today. Yet, for too many, that future is uncertain. In many communities around the world, gender inequality, poverty, conflict and deep-rooted discrimination steal opportunities before they begin. This project is for these girls, too. It serves as a reminder that through art, fashion and culture, representation and storytelling are essential in shaping visibility. GIRLS is an interdisciplinary project, bringing together visual artists, fashion designers, photographers, costume designers, and filmmakers. It is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ youth and has been created in-conversation with teenagers of today.

With work by: Louise Bourgeois, Veronique Branquinho, Jim Britt, Chopova Lowena, Sofia Coppola, Edgar Degas, Jenny Fax, Robert Gober, Lauren Greenfield, Nathanaëlle Herbelin, Iris Häussler, Nancy Honey, Roni Horn, Fumiko Imano, Jas Knight, Sofia Lai, Eimear Lynch, Martin Margiela, Alice Neel, Meret Oppenheim, Frida Orupabo, Simone Rocha, Nancy Steiner, Leticia Valverdes, Jenny Watson, Arisa Yoshioka, and many more.