Fashion curator and Horse Hospital founder Roger K. Burton dies at 75
Roger K. Burton, a prominent fashion curator and the creator of The Horse Hospital in London, has sadly died. He originally came from the Mod scene and was known for his unique clothing designs for the 1978 film Quadrophenia. In 1979, he collaborated with Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren to design for their store, Worlds End, which replaced the punk shop Sex. By 1981, he was also involved in directing art for their Nostalgia of Mud collection. His impressive Contemporary Wardrobe Collection, housed in Bloomsbury and containing 20,000 pieces, inspired various exhibitions, such as The In Crowd at Brighton Museum. Founded in 1992, The Horse Hospital hosted notable artists and events, including the Fashion in Film Festival.
Key facts
- Roger K. Burton has died.
- He provided original clothing for the 1978 film Quadrophenia.
- In 1979, he designed the shop Worlds End for Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren.
- He provided art direction for Westwood and McLaren's Nostalgia of Mud in 1981.
- His Contemporary Wardrobe Collection in Bloomsbury housed 20,000 items.
- The collection formed the basis for the current exhibition The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66 at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.
- He founded The Horse Hospital in 1992.
- The Horse Hospital hosted exhibitions and events for artists including Alejandro Jodorowsky, Mark Leckey, and Valie Export.
Entities
Artists
- Roger K. Burton
- Vivienne Westwood
- Malcolm McLaren
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Mark Leckey
- Valie Export
- Ian White
- Tai Shani
Institutions
- The Horse Hospital
- Worlds End
- Sex
- Contemporary Wardrobe Collection
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
- Fashion in Film Festival
- London Porn Film Festival
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Bloomsbury
- Brighton