Leigh Bowery, an iconic figure in London's nightlife during the 1980s, transformed himself through extravagant costumes and his leadership of the legendary Taboo clubnight. He moved from Australia to London, where he quickly became a central figure in the vibrant club scene. Bowery's artistic vision challenged societal norms regarding identity and gender, creating elaborate, eye-catching outfits that blurred the boundaries between art and life. A retrospective at Tate Modern continues to honor his legacy and his influence on friends and collaborators in the art and nightlife scenes.
"I'm interested in a jarring aesthetic and the tension between contradictions. The idea that something can be frightening and heroic and pathetic all at the same time."
Three decades after the nightlife icon's premature death at 33 from an Aids-related illness, Tate Modern's retrospective celebrates his singular many friends and collaborators.
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