Now On: Kylie – The Exhibition
06-02-2007
Spanning 20 years the exhibition chronicles the costumes and outfits worn by Kylie from her role as Charlene on Neighbours to glamorous pop diva. From her infamous ‘Spinning Around’ gold lamé hotpants to her glitzy showgirl tour corsets, designers on show include John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana and Fee Doran (Mrs Jones) amongst others. Along with a fantastic display of fashion the exhibition also includes Kylie’s pop videos, photographs and editorial spreads.
Clearly hitting all the right notes with the public Kylie – The Exhibition has sold over 4,000 tickets pre-opening day. Great for the V&A, but of course not everyone is happy. Diehard museum enthusiasts feel that the V&A is dumbing down to attract a broader celebrity obsessed audience. The museum, however, maintains that this costume based exhibition reveals how a modern day pop star successfully recreates their image alongside their music.
Kylie – The Exhibition is currently on tour from The Art’s Centre, Melbourne Australia, where Kylie donated many of the costumes and memorabilia in 2003.
The exhibition is on at the V&A until 10th June 2007 and will go onto Manchester Art Gallery and then Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow later in the year.
Kylie Events at the V&A:
Little Lights Theatre: ‘Let’s Get To It’ performances
Drop-in gallery performances for all audiences
Every Sunday (except 25 February) 11 February – 3 June 2007, 11.00 – 11.30 & 13.00 – 13.30
In the Kylie Exhibition
Enter the backstage world of the Kylie showgirl tour with this 20 minute gallery performance that explores the influences behind her style and stardom!
Style Yourself a Popstar
Drop-in workshops for families
Monday 19 – Sunday 25 February 2007, 11.00 – 17.00 (Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete this activity)
In the Lunchroom
Create your own popstar image. Have you ever wondered what you would look like dressed in a designer outfit performing your latest number one pop song to a sell out audience? Well, now’s your chance to find out! In celebration of Kylie – The Exhibition, you will be inspired by the costumes and stunning sell-out performances to create your own pop image on paper. Have your photo taken, then design a stunning performance outfit to add your photo to. Finally, choose a paper backdrop for your image to and imagine the crowd roar as you come onto stage!
Sing-a-long-a-Kylie
Family event
Saturday 24 February 2007, 15.00 & 16.00
Sunday 25 February 2007, 11.30 – 12.00, 14.00 – 14.30 & 15.30 – 16.00
In Raphael Gallery, Room 48
Especially for you! A chance for all the family to sing Kylie’s greatest tunes.
Shoe Design workshops for young people
With fashion designer and lecturer Jane Francis.
Saturday 10 March 2007, 11.00 – 16.00, 11 – 13 year-olds
Saturday 17 March 2007, 11.00 – 16.00, 14 – 15 year-olds
In the Studio
Meet at 11.00 at the Exhibition Road entrance
Cost: £9.50
How are shoe designs created? Discover some of the principles of shoe styling used by fashion designers, using the V&A’s collections and Kylie -The Exhibition as inspiration. Then turn your ideas into a pair of paper shoes. Numbers are limited and tickets need to be booked in advance.
To book call:
Images courtesy of the V&A:
Top: White jersey hooded jumpsuit by Fee Doran (Mrs Jones) worn in the ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’ video.
Middle: Gold lamé hotpants – 50p flea market find worn with gold jersey top by Stella McCartney in the video ‘Spinning Around.’
Bottom: The Museum Dress, designed by Kylie Minogue, Frank Strachan and Lisa King, realised by Edward Meadham. Photograph © Darenote Ltd 2004.
