192 pages Edited by Elisa De Wyngaert Text(s) by Peter Adriaenssens, Elisa De Wyngaert, Claire Marie Healy, Wim Mertens, Morna Laing, Alex Quicho Foreword by Kaat Debo Designed by Paul Boudens 26 x 21 cm Language: English Paperback Publisher: Hannibal 2025
GIRLS – On Boredom, Rebellion, and Being In-Between explores the beauty, complexity, and contradictions of girlhood. Through the lens of visual artists, fashion designers, photographers, and filmmakers, the book captures the emotional and creative landscapes of growing up; from boredom and rebellion to friendship, sisterhood, and self-discovery.
Featuring work by Louise Bourgeois, Sofia Coppola, Simone Rocha, Veronique Branquinho, Jenny Fax, Roni Horn, Alice Neel, Meret Oppenheim, Frida Orupabo, and others, GIRLS reimagines what it means to be a girl today. Accompanied by essays and interviews with curators, artists, and costume designers, it reflects on how girlhood has been represented, remembered, and how it continues to shape visual culture and fashion.
Published on the occasion of the exhibition at MoMu – ModeMuseum Antwerp (27 September 2025 – 1 February 2026), GIRLS is a celebration of youth, creativity, and resilience; a testament to the power of art and storytelling in giving girls visibility, voice, and imagination.
