While I was in NYC this June I was lucky enough to catch the Alexander McQueen "Savage Beauty" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Can you say perfect timing?
I was familiar with the work he has done for Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and his monster like shoe designs... But the things I've seen on TV and the Magazines did no justice for the master pieces he created!!!! The wait was about 1 1/2 hours to get into the exhibition and took me a little bit over 1 hour to walk through the entire show. Walking into the exhibition started off with McQueen's earlier work and slowly progressed into his latest work. Unfortunately we weren't allowed to take photographs or video. So I carefully studied every single piece of his work and took mental photographs. The quality was nothing like I've ever seen before, the idea's were one of a kind, the materials incorporated with the fabrics were unthinkable!
Everything in the exhibition was impressive! From the Lighting, to the music, to the blowing fans, to the written quotes, to the masked mannequins! All very surreal! I couldn't have been anywhere else in New York and felt more inspired! It was truly a magnificent show! And I've become a huge fan of the late McQueen! May he rest in peace and his master pieces continue to inspire!
Please keep a look out for Pt. 3 of my New York Minute Blog, that will feature some of the images I shot for my NYC model portfolio session.
Hope you enjoy!
Michelle :D
* Again, since we weren't allowed to take pictures here are some from the Met's website, and some images I took around in the lobby and outside of the MET. The show will be up until August 7th, so if your going to be in NYC you need to go! :)
Images courtesy of http://blog.metmuseum.org
This was one of my favorite pieces! Ostrich feathers dyed red and microscope slides painted red, made to look like blood inside.
Watch video here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgiyk_oPE-E
Here are some of the images I got to take before and after going into the Museum. Look at the amazing stair case! I would love to do a photo shoot there! :)
