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One of the famous pieces inside The Holly Johnson Story is the Hairpin Jacket, commissioned by @mrhollyjohnson from @leighbowery for a @terrencehigginsofficial fundraiser in 1987.

The denim jacket itself features golden hairpins, each sewn and perfectly placed to create an almost shimmering effect.

Holly says, "At the time he (Leigh Bowery) was modelling for Lucian Freud and I have a feeling his wife, Nicola Bowery, had quite a hand in this piece".

You can see the jacket@museumofliverpool as part of the exhibition.

📸 Pete Carr

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The first wave of events @museumofliverpool for The Holly Johnson Story are now live.

Book your tickets via the link in our bio for exhibition tours, to delve a little deeper into the show.

Join exhibition curators Kay Jones from National Museums Liverpool and @jameslawler65 from @duovision_arts for a tour of the Holly Johnson Story.

Journey through the exhibition to hear fascinating object and life stories, ask those burning questions, and discover more about one of Liverpool’s most celebrated and iconic LGBTQ+ musicians.

🎫 On sale now
📸 Pete Carr

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Imagine paying a fiver to see one of the hottest bands now!

In December 1984, Frankie Goes to Hollywood played a couple of gigs at @royalcourtliv. The band had exploded onto the charts, and the Power of Love got to No1 in the same month, after Relax and two Tribes had done the same earlier in the year

As part of the archive in The Holly Johnson Story at @museumofliverpool there`as a ticket from the gig and a quote from Holly`s mum, Pat

#poweroflove #hollyjohnson #MakeLoveYourGoal #whatsonliverpool #welcometothepleasuredome

Selfie Station 💅

Popping to The Holly Johnson Story @museumofliverpool this weekend?

Grab a selfie infront of the neon sign (hey, did you know that`s @mrhollyjohnson`s handwriting, btw) and use the hashtag #MakeLoveYourGoal to share your review

🎫 Go to the link in our bio to get your tix

📸 Gareth Jones

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Holly the Artist

As part of The Holly Johnson Story @@museumofliverpool Liverpool you`ll see a collection of Holly Johnson`s paintings. Curators @duovision_arts have exhibited Holly`s paintings before, as part of Liverpool Biennial alongside @benyoudanart, who also features in this show with a newly commissioned piece.

Holly`s painting depict different moments in his life along with characters who left their mark.

Share your review if you`ve seen the show already.

📸 Credit Pete Carr

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A few more memories from the fabulous launch party of The Holly Johnson Story

🏳️‍🌈🎤 The exhibition charts the creative genius of a Liverpool icon - a musician, artist, activist and campaigner. With items from his extensive archive and personal collection this is a very heartfelt journey through his life and career.

The exhibition is produced by Homotopia, @duovision_arts Arts and @@museumofliverpool, in collaboration with @mrhollyjohnson

🎫 You can book your tickets through the link in our bio

📸 Gareth Jones

🎉 What a night!
Thank you to @mrhollyjohnson and @duovision_arts for bringing us on this journey with you and to @museumofliverpool for bringing The Holly Johnson Story to life
The exhibition opens on Saturday 14 Sept and it was so brilliant to see so many friends coming together to celebrate one of Liverpool’s most fabulous and creative sons
🎫 Tickets on sale for the exhibition via the link in our bio
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