Leigh Bowery

Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on March 26, 1961 — died December 31, 1994 (aged 33)

Leigh Bowery was an Australian performance artist, club promoter, and fashion designer. Bowery was known for his flamboyant and outlandish costumes and makeup as well as his performances. Based in London for much of his adult life, he was a significant model and muse for the English painter Lucian Freud.