6 January 2011
Postmodernism: style and subversion 1970-1990 - Annie Lennox, Grace Jones, Leigh Bowery, Klaus Nomi, Javier Mariscal, Swatch, Andy Warhol, Jeff Kloons and Barney Bubbles... what's not to love!
This major exhibition was the first in-depth survey of art, design and architecture of the 1970s and 1980s, examining one of the most contentious phenomena in recent art and design history: Postmodernism. It showed how postmodernism evolved from a provocative architectural movement in the early 1970s and rapidly went on to influence all areas of popular culture including art, film, music, graphics and fashion.
The one, the only Klaus Nomi
Another amazing show from the V&A. An absolute joy to visit - I clocked up 6 trips!... Like walking around inside an Athena card selection box from the early 90's. Vintage Swatch posters. Klaus Nomi costumes and footage of him singing Lightning Strikes - (The essential collection is indeed essential, get it on itunes now!!!). Grace Jones singing Demolition Man and an iconic outfit built by her lover, Jean-Luc Godard. Annie Lennox’s tartan suit designed by Jeff Banks and Wonderful furniture from Javier Mariscal. Bliss!
The one, the only Klaus NomiAnother amazing show from the V&A. An absolute joy to visit - I clocked up 6 trips!... Like walking around inside an Athena card selection box from the early 90's. Vintage Swatch posters. Klaus Nomi costumes and footage of him singing Lightning Strikes - (The essential collection is indeed essential, get it on itunes now!!!). Grace Jones singing Demolition Man and an iconic outfit built by her lover, Jean-Luc Godard. Annie Lennox’s tartan suit designed by Jeff Banks and Wonderful furniture from Javier Mariscal. Bliss!
Grace Jones working the Jean-Luc Godard look
10 out of 10
