Unseen McQueen: New Artwork Celebrates Alexander McQueen Retrospective

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LONDON, Mar. 18 / PRN=KYODO JBN/ --

Today, American Express unveils a striking new tableaux created by acclaimed

international fashion photographer Nick Knight, OBE, using unseen photography

captured backstage at the iconic 2004 American Express: McQueen Black Event.

The commission celebrates American Express' support of Alexander McQueen:

Savage Beauty at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

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This spectacular piece, entitled 'Black' [ video: https://youtu.be/mpSJwNS-fJQ  

], is a stunning snapshot of McQueen's work as showcased at the unique 2004

event, which was co-hosted and curated by Alexander McQueen.

Using material shot backstage at the event, Knight has created an unique

tableaux showcasing the 35 breathtaking outfits modelled by Kate Moss, Naomi

Campbell, Gemma Ward and Lily Cole amongst others, representing the full

breadth of McQueen's vision.

The American Express: McQueen Black Event saw McQueen show in London for the

first time in several seasons and kicked off with a dramatic showcase of black

pieces; some from the archive and others designed specifically for the night.

At the event, Nick Knight was asked by McQueen to photograph each model

backstage with a view to creating a composite image for the future; a vision

that, 11 years on, has now been realised.

Nick Knight comments: "McQueen and I knew we had the ingredients to make an

incredible image. Now to coincide with the opening of Savage Beauty at the V&A,

it has been a fantastic opportunity to partner once again with American

Express, immerse myself in the project and finally produce the image to honour

him in a unique way."

Lisa Gregg, Vice President, American Express, says: "Our partnership with the

V&A and the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty retrospective has given us an

exciting opportunity to work with Nick again and to commission this beautiful

image, which is a wonderful tribute to our past collaborations with McQueen."

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty will be at the V&A, London until 2 August in

partnership with Swarovski and supported by American Express. For more

information visit Americanexpress.com

About American Express

American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access

to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives, offer peace of mind

and help build business success. For more information visit americanexpress.com.

About Nick Knight

Knight is among the world's most influential photographers as well as being

Director and founder of SHOWstudio.com the fashion and art internet

broadcasting channel. A long-time collaborator with McQueen, Knight captured

photography at 2004 American Express: McQueen Black Event.

Source: MHP Communication