The new exhibition at Tate Modern, co-curated by Fiontán Moran, celebrates the late Australian artist and club figure Leigh Bowery, marking 30 years since his passing without a major UK exhibition. The show traces Bowery's journey from his arrival in London in 1980, his impact on the 1980s club scene, and his collaborations with notable artists. It emphasizes Bowery's provocative approach to art and performance, demonstrating his influence on contemporary art through a camp aesthetic and innovative body representation.
"It has been 30 years since Bowery's passing and while his presence can be seen in many aspects of art and visual culture, there has been no major exhibition dedicated to his work in the UK," Moran says.
"His work embodies a camp and postmodern sensibility where nothing is too much, and meaning is continually in flux. This has had an influence on many artists and designers who seek to reimagine the norms of the body, and the ways it can be used."
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