Leigh Bowery date of birth:

March 26, 1961

How old was Leigh Bowery when died?

33

Where was Leigh Bowery born?

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

When did Leigh Bowery die?

December 31, 1994

Where did Leigh Bowery die?

London, England

Why did Leigh Bowery die?

Aids

Is Leigh Bowery gay or straight?

Gay

What is Leigh Bowery nationality?

Australian

What is Leigh Bowery's occupation?

Performance Artist, Fashion Designer, Club Promoter, Actor, Model

Short Biography

Leigh Bowery (26 March 1961 – 31 December 1994) was an Australian performance artist, club promoter, actor, pop star, model, and fashion designer, based in London. Bowery is considered one of the more influential figures in the 1980s and 1990s London and New York City art and fashion circles influencing a generation of artists and designers. His influence reached through the fashion, club and art worlds to impact, amongst others, Meadham Kirchhoff, Alexander McQueen, Lucian Freud, Vivienne Westwood, Boy George, Antony and the Johnsons, Lady Gaga, John Galliano, the Scissor Sisters, David LaChapelle, Lady Bunny plus numerous Nu-Rave bands and nightclubs in London and New York City which arguably perpetuated his avant garde ideas.