I visited Manchester Art Gallery this week, where the Kylie exhibition is currently on show. Originating from the Arts Centre in Melbourne, and "Following its massive success at the V&A in London", over 300 objects spanning Kylie's vast career are presented across seven areas; Image - Music - Video - Icon -Backstage - On Stage - On Tour. The dress seen here is the signature dress of the exhibition, absolutely tiny in size I didn't believe it was physically worn by the performer! Many of her other infamous iconic outfits were on show, from 'Charlenes dungarees to those little gold hotpants'. What particularly interested me however, was the representation of more than 25 photographers and their work for Kylie's album covers, videos and editorial shoots. Her image as projected through photography provides a means by which to explore and appreciate her as a modern day performer and cultural icon.that characterises images of the star; projected through publications such as I-D, The Face, POP, Vogue and GQ over the years.
Photography inside the exhibition was prohibited, i recommend a visit to appreciate the wall to wall glamour, Manchester is a good day out!
For information, see www.manchestergalleries.org.
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