Viewing Petra Collins' Photo Exhibition "fangirl" at Daelim Museum in Korea: Her First Solo Museum Exhibition Containing a Declaration as a "Fangirl"
Petra Collins' first solo museum exhibition, "fangirl" at Korea's Daelim Museum, showcases her artistic world through over 500 works.Summary
The author visited Petra Collins' first solo museum exhibition, "Petra Collins: fangirl," at the Daelim Museum in South Korea. Collins, known for her work with brands like Gucci and celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo, presents her dreamy yet slightly toxic worldview captured on 35mm film. The exhibition, her first in a museum setting, features over 500 pieces including photographs, videos, and installations across three chapters. The first chapter, "Becoming Petra," displays her early, intimate works from when she began photography around age 15. The second, "The Gaze," explores various female figures through her directorial vision. The final chapter, "New Nostalgia," immerses visitors in installations resembling houses and rooms, allowing them to experience her visual sensibility across advertising, music videos, and magazines. The title "fangirl" stems from her manifesto to become her own "first fangirl," tracing her career built from the internet, and affirming the often-dismissed role and passion of a fangirl. The exhibition is free to enter and allows photography, and its run has been extended due to popularity.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)