Lee Alexander McQueen (designer) <br/>
Alexander McQueen, London (fashion house) <br/>
<em>Woman’s ensemble: dress and leggings</em> 2009 <br/>
<em>Plato’s Atlantis</em> collection, spring–summer 2010 <br/>
Los Angeles County Museum of Art <br/>
Gift of Regina J. Drucker<br/>
photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Introduction to Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse Online

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm 

Levels 7-12, Tertiary

Online

My heart is in my work” –  Alexander McQueen

View and discuss works that span Alexander McQueen’s career and delve into the designer’s creative process and innovative techniques. Learn about his sources of inspiration, ranging from historical events to the natural world, and the thought-provoking ways that McQueen could tell a story through his work. This 45-min introductory talk by an NGV Educator is great preparation for a self-guided onsite visit to Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse.

Cost: $45 per connection. A private session can be booked for your school for $150.
Duration: 1 hour

Learning Objectives: 

  • Analyse and interpret themes, concepts, ideas and inspiration in McQueen’s work and discuss how they are expressed.
  • Identify McQueen’s creative process and use of materials, techniques and technologies in his designs.

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