Corbijn Sessions #5: „Inside Out“ film screening

Corbijn Sessions at Fotografiska

Corbijn Sessions is a music-focused special program accompanying the entire Anton Corbijn exhibition at Fotografiska. It showcases a mix of large and small, intimate and crowded, intense and vibrant Corbijn experiences, including parties, DJ sets, performances, film screenings, workshops, special tours, and more.

Anton Corbijn: Inside Out

On 18 February, the Corbijn Sessions will feature the documentary Anton Corbijn: Inside Out, which explores the artist behind the camera and offers a glimpse into Corbijn’s shadowy and mysterious inner world. The film includes appearances by several well-known musicians, who share their perspectives in various forms.

The screening will take place in Anton Corbijn’s exhibition hall on the 2nd floor of Fotografiska. Watching the film surrounded by Corbijn’s works provides a unique perspective on both cinema and photographic art.

Film: Anton Corbijn: Inside Out

Duration: 1h 25min

Director: Klaartje Quirijns

Featuring: Anton Corbijn, Bono, Martin Gore

When thinking about who could be considered the equivalent of a rock photographer in today’s world, Anton Corbijn immediately comes to mind.

He is a man whose black-and-white aesthetic has shaped the imagery of bands like Joy Division, Depeche Mode, U2, and many others, and who largely defined that monochrome, dark “rock-cool” style that countless bands and photographers have tried to emulate since.

In Corbijn’s work, light and shadow are central–and the same could be said about his life. Constantly surrounded by stars and often thrust into the spotlight alongside them, he still seeks hidden spaces where he can withdraw from the social noise and find a comfortable corner of his own.

For him, art is a way of coping with his solitude, and perhaps that is why his work feels so special: Corbijn’s own sense of isolation often shows through in his images. This film attempts to capture Corbijn’s life and art, shedding a little light on his shadowy creative world.
– Tristan Priimägi (Source: Kino Sõprus)

Anton Corbijn at Fotografiska: 24 January – 30 April

Anton Corbijn’s distinctive style has strongly shaped the visual language of modern music and culture. His major retrospective, Corbijn, Anton, spans five decades of creative work. Each frame in the exhibition features a figure rendered in Corbijn’s signature moody style, someone who is at once familiar and mysterious.

With over 150 works on display, the exhibition offers an authentic and extraordinary glimpse into a world inhabited by icons like Depeche Mode, David Bowie, U2, Patti Smith, and many others—artists who have left their mark, and whose mark Corbijn has captured.

The experience is enhanced by a powerful video room featuring Corbijn’s videography and iconic music videos that have influenced generations. Corbijn’s legacy in music and visual culture is undeniable, and this exhibition celebrates that enduring impact.