Artists
Andrew Logan, Baillie Walsh, Boy George, Cerith Wyn Evans, Charles Atlas, Fergus Greer, Fiona Freund, Jeffrey Hinton, John Maybury, Lady Bunny, Leigh Bowery, Les Child, Lucian Freud, Michael Clark, MINTY, Mr Pearl, Nick Knight, Nicola Rainbird, Princess Julia, Rachel Auburn, Scarlett Cannon, Stephen Willats, Sue Tilley, Trojan
Press release
A celebration of the boundary-pushing career of artist Leigh Bowery. Leigh Bowery’s short but extraordinary life left a distinct, undeniable mark on the art world and beyond. An artist, performer, model, TV personality, club promoter, fashion designer and musician, Bowery took on many different roles, all the while refusing to be limited by convention. From his emergence in the nightlife of 1980s London through to his later daring and outrageous performances in galleries, theatres, and the street, Bowery fearlessly forged his own vibrant path. He reimagined clothing and makeup as forms of painting and sculpture, tested the limits of decorum, and celebrated the body as a shape-shifting tool with the power to challenge norms of aesthetics, sexuality and gender. Embracing performance, club culture and fashion design, Bowery created some of the most iconic images of the 1980s and 90s that continue to resonate, with his influence seen in the work of figures such as Alexander McQueen, Jeffrey Gibson, Anohni, and Lady Gaga.
This eclectic and immersive exhibition is a rare chance to experience many of Bowery’s ‘Looks’ alongside his collaborations with artists including Michael Clark, Charles Atlas, Nick Knight, Fergus Greer, John Maybury, Nicola Rainbird, Baillie Walsh, Stephen Willats, Fiona Freund, Mr Pearl and Lucian Freud. It will provide a fresh insight into the creative scenes in London, New York and beyond featuring Sue Tilley, Princess Julia, Jeffrey Hinton, Les Child, Andrew Logan, Cerith Wyn Evans, Lady Bunny, Trojan, Rachel Auburn, Scarlett Cannon, MINTY and Boy George. Moving from the club to the stage, to the gallery and beyond, step inside Bowery’s dynamic creative world that blurred the lines between art and life.
From
27 February 2025
Hours
Mon-Sun: 10:00-18:00