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Five Seconds, by Alexander McQueen, 2001

Five Seconds

Alexander McQueen

2001

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Five Seconds is a 2001 by Alexander McQueen, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Alexander McQueen
When & what style?
2001
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is called Five Seconds, created by Alexander McQueen in 2001. It's a digital print that falls under the nude visual genre. The image shows everyday clutter with an unexpected item in the middle, conveying humor and surprise. This contrasts with the glamour of McQueen's fashion shows. To learn more about the artist behind this unique print, look up the artist: McQueen, Alexander.

The story of this work

Overview

The digital inkjet print *Five Seconds* by Alexander McQueen features an everyday scene of clutter with an orange dildo at its center. Created in 2001 as part of a limited-edition box set published by SHOWstudio, the work contrasts the mundane with the unconventional, reflecting themes of humor and surprise. The portfolio, exclusive to 49 prints, includes contributions from various creative fields, highlighting contemporary image-making and fashion within a multimedia context.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen’s 2001 print Five Seconds captures a fleeting moment in clean, crisp lines.

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