Leigh!
Notes
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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