Thursday, September 15, 2011

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

On my recent visit to New York, to my great disappointment I discovered that I had just missed the acclaimed exhibit at the Met - Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.

According to Grazia Daily, efforts are being made (including a petition) to bring the exhibition to McQueen's hometown of London. More about it here. An excuse to make a little trip - yes.

In the meantime, an interesting video with commentary on the curation of the exhibition...

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DSWarren said...

It should be noted that a petition to have the exhibit travel actually came before the petition to have it only come to London, and it's a shame this isn't being mentioned.

The UK has a lot to deservedly be proud of. The events that have and are about to come about put the overdue spotlight all that the UK has given the world and should be held up with pride. To herald these and nurse the pride of the people should be encouraged. To support measures that hoard those gifts, however, would be a travesty.

McQueen is our generation’s Dior regarding creativity while respecting and integrating history into his design. His creative volume is in line with that of Picasso.

During his life, McQueen had conveyed to the media his desire to spread his vision throughout the world, taking his collection to the public via a live streaming broadcast. He mused the concept of showcasing his collections via hologram stations the world after enjoying success with such technology demonstrated in the “Widows of Culloden” presentation. Does this sound like someone who would want his work hoarded only in one place?

Also, the economic benefits for hosting the show ($908 million with a tax benefit of $90.8 million in MYC alone) would be good for other con tries as well. We should support that.

Let’s encourage not only the exhibition to come home but more so to have it travel. Not only would it support the citizen you herald as great, you show the world that the UK's confidence and pride as best conveyed
through generosity of spirit.

And after all, it would be fair at least let those in a culture with a history of democratic support to inform readers that there are two choices regarding the degree of support. Either way, both aim to bring McQueen home (something we are seeing happen regardless).

Here is the link:
http://www.change.org/petitions/please-make-alexander-mcqueens-savage-beauty-a-traveling-exhibition

September 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM

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