Half a Century of Music: Anton Corbijn at Fotografiska Tallinn

21 Jan 2026

From 24 January, Fotografiska Tallinn presents a major retrospective by legendary photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn. Corbijn’s unmistakable visual language has profoundly shaped contemporary music culture. Spanning five decades of creative work, the exhibition brings together iconic portraits of artists such as Depeche Mode, U2, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and many others – celebrating Corbijn’s undeniable legacy and lasting imprint on global pop culture.

The thematically structured retrospective offers an excellent overview of Corbijn’s artistic evolution and has been curated in close collaboration with the artist himself. Rather than following a strict chronology, the exhibition brings together works created over the past 50 years – many of them the artist’s personal favourites.

Fotografiska Tallinn’s Head of Exhibitions, Maarja Loorents, highlights Corbijn’s rare ability to remain true to his vision and visual language over such a long period, despite shifting trends:

"This uncompromising consistency gives his photographs a timeless, time-defying quality."

Maarja Loorents, Co-Founder and Head of Exhibitions at Fotografiska Tallinn

Alongside the exhibition, an extensive public programme will connect the show with the local music and cultural scene through special tours, film screenings, talks, and live concerts.

Over the course of three months, the exhibition is accompanied by the Corbijn Sessions public programme, bringing together photography, film, talks, and special concerts. Additional events will take place as part of the major spring music festivals Tallinn Music Week and Jazzkaar.