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THE SARABANDE ARTIST RESIDENCY 2022-2023

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THE LEGACY

Sarabande was set up by the late designer, Lee Alexander McQueen, who left the majority of his estate to support creative and visionary talent. In addition to providing scholarships and studio space for artists, Sarabande produces a number of events, from the practical to the inspirational.

Lee Alexander McQueen

In 2006 Lee Alexander McQueen CBE established Sarabande, named after the SS07 show, a charitable foundation with the ambition to support the most creatively fearless minds of the future. To date, Sarabande has nurtured more than 85 artists and designers, and supported tens of thousands more through a pioneering public programme of events.


Lee McQueen was born in London on March 17th, 1969, the youngest of six children. He left school at the age of 16 to begin an apprenticeship first with Anderson & Sheppard and then at Gieves & Hawkes on Savile Row in London. After persuading his way onto the MA Fashion Design course at Central Saint Martins, Lee showed his MA collection in 1992, which was bought in its entirety by Isabella Blow. He founded the Alexander McQueen label in 1994 and grew it to become one of the foremost creatively led fashion brands in the world. Lee’s collaborative spirit was essential to the brand’s success. He sought out and invited fellow artists, artisans and creatives to work on collections, shows and campaigns. This merging of skills and visions allowed Lee to continually push the limits of fashion and expand its relevance, artistry and meaning.

Sarabande’s support is offered in three core ways – scholarships to study at top level institutions in London, a subsidised studio programme with bespoke mentoring, and a public programme of on-site events for the wider creatives industries.

Photograph by David Bailey

Sarabande Foundation was established because Lee passionately believed that creative minds with the potential to push boundaries should be given the same opportunities he’d enjoyed. 

Sarabande is there to observe and facilitate – the partners and friends of Lee are there to guide and inspire. 

The genesis of all Lee’s achievements was his open-minded approach to absorbing diverse creative influences and applying them in new and exciting ways. It is that openness and bravery that Sarabande seeks to inspire in future generations of creatives.

'Death's-head hawkmoth’ by Nick Knight

SUPPORTING VISIONARY CREATIVE TALENT

Sarabande Artists

Sarabande Moth Mask
Sarabande Moth Mask
Sarabande Moth Mask
Sarabande Moth Mask
Sarabande Moth Mask
Sarabande Moth Mask
Sarabande Moth Mask
£25.00

The official House of Bandits knitted face mask - with each purchase supporting the Sarabande Foundation, our iconic mask is perfect for the cold season, Halloween and for those who just love the Silence of the Lambs reference. Want to look eerily fashionable whilst supporting the next generation in art, craft, fashion and jewellery? The House of Bandits mask is the way to go.

 

Cotton mix with elasticated fibre.
Machine washable at 60°, no tumble dry, reusable 20 times before washing.
Made in Italy.

Sarabande Moth Pin
Sarabande Moth Pin
Sarabande Moth Pin
Sarabande Moth Pin
Sarabande Moth Pin
£149.00

Silver Moth Pin, designed by Sarabande artist, Benjamin Hawkins.
Made with recycled silver in the UK.
All proceeds go towards supporting the foundation.

35mm x 39mm.
Packaged within its own Sarabande matchbox.

Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
Set of 4 Plates by Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen
£250.00

Representing Art, Jewellery, Fashion and Film, these unique plates have been designed by leading figures, Sir Ridley Scott, Jake Chapman, Francesca Amfitheatrof & Alexander McQueen.

Set of 4 Fine Bone China, Limited Edition Plates. Made in Staffordshire.

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£2,500.00

 BOUND

Sarabande is proud to announce BOUND – an individually hand-bound collection of sculptural works which explores intricately the beauty of paper and its endless, creative diversity. An artwork in itself, no two BOUND collections will be the same, each wrapped in hand-embroidered linen.

We challenged our artists to think outside their usual practice whether that be fashion or jewellery design, photography, filmmaking or painting, and present themselves in an unexpected way.

Each edition includes two original signed and dated artworks - some bound into the book, others loose – in addition to more than 30 specially-commissioned artworks on over 85 different paper stocks.

Please note that express shipments to USA will cost £300 including duties and taxes. Please get in touch for shipping costs to Europe and Asia.

For inquires for personalised original works to your BOUND collection please email info@sarabandefoundation.org

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We were touched by the clarity and pragmatism  of your building and the spirit that it contains.

Sir Antony Gormley, Artist

The work you're doing with Sarabande is so inspiring.

Andrew Bolton, Curator-in-Charge at the  MET Costume  Institute & Sarabande Patron

That his legacy supports a charitable foundation for artists and designers means he is alive through the work he supports.

Sam Taylor-Johnson, Artist, Film  Director & Sarabande Patron

It is truly amazing what the foundation is doing.

Christian Hemmerle, Jeweller

Lee really did believe in young people and helping them to realise their dreams, and the creative professions, but maybe fashion most of all, rely heavily on renewal and fresh talent.

Sarah Burton OBE, Creative Director of Alexander McQueen & Sarabande Patron

What an incredible place - and such an honour to be able to see into all of your artists' respective universes!

Dazed Media

[On Sarabande Studios] there’s an energy and passion that reminds me of Lee’s old studio.

Shaun Leane, Jeweller & Sarabande Patron

“You [Sarabande] are doing an amazing job.” 

Maggi Hambling CBE, Artist

On choosing Rosa Uddoh a scholar - “she seemed to be creating a whole new way to talk about feminism and race.” 

Nick Knight OBE, Photographer & Sarabande Patron

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Support Sarabande through Amazon Smile

We are teaming up with “Amazon Smile”! Operated by Amazon, it is a website with the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon, with the added benefit of supporting a charity. Each time you purchase from Amazon, they will donate 0.5% of the net purchase price to your chosen charity. This is a great, hassle-free way of supporting Sarabande and our artists - seriously, every bit helps!

To start supporting Sarabande, visit smile.amazon.co.uk, go to 'Your Account' and select the option to 'Change Your Charity' to Sarabande Foundation.

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