Somerset House is to pay homage to the critically acclaimed magazine, Dazed and Confused, with an exhibition entitled ‘Making it up as we go along’, to mark 20 years of publication. Since launching in London in 1991 Dazed and Confused has been the authority on culture and style and began a whole new wave in London’s press by bringing together the most prominent people from an array of fields to produce a magazine which prides itself on extraordinary content.
Created by Jefferson Hack and Ian Rankin the magazine quickly became the ultimate platform for up and coming artists, designers and musicians and was increasingly recognised for its controversial and irreverent attitude. This exhibition, curated by Jefferson Hack and Emma Reeves in collaboration with Somerset House, will feature the very best of the magazine’s photo shoots, covers, content and artwork.
Pieces featured will include innovative photography by Rankin, Nick Knight, David Sims and Terry Richardson, fashion pages styled by the likes of Katie Grand, Katy England, Alister Mackie and Nicola Formichetti, and exceptional designs by fashion heavyweights Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Gareth Pugh.
Opening on the 4th November 2011 and running until the 29th January 2012, everyone should see this display of one of London’s pioneering cultural magazines. This exhibition is to accompany a specially produced anniversary book by Rizzoli and features the highlights of the magazine from the last 20 years. The exhibition will be held in the Terrace Rooms and admission is free.
Neil Waller is a Co-Founder at My Destination.
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