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A&GALLERY PRESENTS SOPHIE VAN DER PERRE From May 25 till June 4, A&Gallery invites Belgian photographer Sophie Van der Perre to showcase her work inside the gallery – an exhibition to coincide with Moby’s Destroyed. Why Sophie? Because she is one of the most talented young photographers we know. Born on June 3, 1987 in Poperinge, BelgiumLives in Amsterdam, The NetherlandsFavorite camera Canon FTb & Olympus MjuFavorite film Ilford & Kodak Portra Vivid Colour 800 ISOStarted taking pictures when she was very young – using disposable cameras. “It’s in my nature to be all over the place. Taking photographs calms me down.”School wasn’t meant to be. ‘I took a fashion photography class and I was seriously serious about studying photography at The Hague’s prestigious Royal Academy of Art. But after one year, I decided it was not for me. It was a great introduction into the world of photography but I needed more freedom – lots more!”Catwalking. “I frequently go walking with my girlfriends – bringing most of my cameras and a bunch of clothes. Nobody knows what will happen but chances are it will be good. Don’t get me wrong: I don’t mind working within the conceptual framework of a magazine. It’s just nice to be able to put faith in your friends and wait for the unexpected.”Casts her friends. “I mean, not literally but I think my friends are all very charismatic – they’ve got amazing personalities – and I also think that’s what attracted me to them in the first place. So now, when I’m in need of models, I turn my camera on them. It just feels more natural than to work with professionals – at this stage in my career. My friends really inspire me.”Marc Borthwick is another inspiration. “I love how he mixes up photography with poetry – apart from the fact that his photos already have a strong poetic feel to them. I think my work is also very poetic and I’ve already thought about adding real poetry to the equation. Maybe I should just go ahead with it?”Life is good. “Two years ago, I wouldn’t have believed you if you’d have told me I would get to hang with Ryan McGinley and Tim Barber – two photographers I truly admire. Now, not only did I get a chance to work with Ryan McGinley as an intern, he recently flew to Amsterdam to photograph my friends. In the meantime, I also met up with Tim Barber, and this month alone (May, ed.) I get to exhibit my work in New York, Paris, Munich and Ghent. Honestly: I’m really happy!” If you would like to come to the opening of Sophie’s exhibition on May 25 (from 19h until 22h), drop us a line at vernissage@angels-ghosts.com.

A&GALLERY PRESENTS SOPHIE VAN DER PERRE From May 25 till June 4, A&Gallery invites Belgian photographer Sophie Van der Perre to showcase her work inside the gallery – an exhibition to coincide with Moby’s Destroyed. Why Sophie? Because she is one of the most talented young photographers we know.

Born on June 3, 1987 in Poperinge, Belgium
Lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Favorite camera Canon FTb & Olympus Mju
Favorite film Ilford & Kodak Portra Vivid Colour 800 ISO
Started taking pictures when she was very young – using disposable cameras. “It’s in my nature to be all over the place. Taking photographs calms me down.”
School wasn’t meant to be. ‘I took a fashion photography class and I was seriously serious about studying photography at The Hague’s prestigious Royal Academy of Art. But after one year, I decided it was not for me. It was a great introduction into the world of photography but I needed more freedom – lots more!”
Catwalking. “I frequently go walking with my girlfriends – bringing most of my cameras and a bunch of clothes. Nobody knows what will happen but chances are it will be good. Don’t get me wrong: I don’t mind working within the conceptual framework of a magazine. It’s just nice to be able to put faith in your friends and wait for the unexpected.”
Casts her friends. “I mean, not literally but I think my friends are all very charismatic – they’ve got amazing personalities – and I also think that’s what attracted me to them in the first place. So now, when I’m in need of models, I turn my camera on them. It just feels more natural than to work with professionals – at this stage in my career. My friends really inspire me.”
Marc Borthwick is another inspiration. “I love how he mixes up photography with poetry – apart from the fact that his photos already have a strong poetic feel to them. I think my work is also very poetic and I’ve already thought about adding real poetry to the equation. Maybe I should just go ahead with it?”
Life is good. “Two years ago, I wouldn’t have believed you if you’d have told me I would get to hang with Ryan McGinley and Tim Barber – two photographers I truly admire. Now, not only did I get a chance to work with Ryan McGinley as an intern, he recently flew to Amsterdam to photograph my friends. In the meantime, I also met up with Tim Barber, and this month alone (May, ed.) I get to exhibit my work in New York, Paris, Munich and Ghent. Honestly: I’m really happy!”

If you would like to come to the opening of Sophie’s exhibition on May 25 (from 19h until 22h), drop us a line at vernissage@angels-ghosts.com.

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