Club kids are coming to the capital
Autumn is the time of year when art takes centre stage in London; not only do we have all these massive exhibitions happening right now, lots of the big museums and galleries are announcing their major shows for 2025. We’ve already got exhibitions on Cartier and Marie Antoinette heading for the V&A, and early next year Tate Modern will be showcasing the life and career of Leigh Bowery.
A true multi-hyphenate – he was an artist, performer, model, musician, fashion designer, model, club promoter and TV personality – Bowery led an extraordinary life. He became a fixture on London’s nightlife scene in the 1980s (he created the club Taboo) and a muse to Lucien Freud, and left a huge legacy following his passing from an AIDS-related illness in 1994.
The Leigh Bowery! exhibition at Tate Modern will explore his influence on the likes of Alexander McQueen, Anohni, Boy George and Lady Gaga, as well as showcase the creative scenes in London and New York during his lifetime. Many of Bowery’s iconic ‘looks’ will be on display alongside his collaborations with the likes of Michael Clark, Nick Knight, Fergus Greer, Nicola Rainbird, Mr Pearl, and Lucian Freud. It’s shaping up to be one of the shows of 2025.
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Key Information
Dates | Thurs 27th February – Tues 2nd September 2025
Address | Bankside, London SE1 9TG
For more information | tate.org.uk