Alex FoxtonAlex Foxton is an artist who skillfully blends his background in fashion with his exploration of masculinity in painting. A graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (2006), Foxton's work deconstructs traditional male archetypes, revealing their inherent complexity and vulnerability. His paintings often depict historical and mythical figures—sailors, kings, military heroes—reimagined through a lens that challenges conventional notions of masculinity. These figures are portrayed with abstracted, androgynous forms, torn between serene expressions and bodies marked by tension and ecstasy.
Foxton’s use of color, often bright and non-traditional, combined with elements of glitter, contrasts sharply with the typical imagery associated with heroic masculinity. His works recall the flat colors and bold forms of artists like Picasso and Matisse, while also drawing on his experience as a luxury menswear designer for brands such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Maison Margiela. This unique intersection of art and fashion informs his sensual reworking of the male body, shifting from the dominant and objective gaze to a more embodied, desirous perspective.
Foxton has held solo exhibitions including "Swoon" at Galerie Derouillon in Paris (2024) and "Trade" at Various Small Fires in Los Angeles (2023). His work has been shown in numerous group exhibitions, including at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, and Sprüth Magers. His paintings are part of public collections like the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Alongside his artistic career, Foxton continues to work part-time at Dior, where he collaborates on clothing and accessories, further blending his influence in both art and fashion.