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To accompany an exhibition of Leigh Bowery’s costumes in Vienna called Xtravaganza: Staging Leigh Bowery, Donald Urquhart has created what he calls a Leigh-zine. Donald Urquhart, who lives and works in Paris, was a close friend of Leigh Bowery’s. The artist’s book comprises reminiscences of Leigh Bowery and numerous descriptions of his costumes.

Artist / Author Donald Urquhart
Reference P2082
Date 2012
Type Publication

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costume Donald Urquhart drawing Leigh Bowery zine

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