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United Kingdom Antony And The Johnsons is a musical ensemble that presents the work of singer-songwriter Anohni, known for critically acclaimed albums like 'I Am a Bird Now' and 'My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross'.
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Request A ShowAntony and the Johnsons collaborated with Prada in 2008 to create a song called 'The Great White Ocean' specifically for their promotional campaign.
In 2009, Anohni appeared in a costume designed by Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy at Salle Pleyel in Paris. In 2013, she also performed with orchestra for the Spring Givenchy collection in Paris, connecting her performance to the theme of "Future Feminism." Ricciardo Tisci was the creative director for Givenchy at the time.
In January 2022, Anohni composed the score for the Valentino Spring fashion show "Anatomy of Couture."
Anohni Hegarty, born in Chichester, West Sussex, England in 1971, is a singer, songwriter, and visual artist. Her early life included moves to Amsterdam in 1977 and the San Francisco Bay Area in 1981, where she developed an interest in music and record collecting. In 1990, Anohni moved to Manhattan to attend New York University’s Experimental Theater Wing. In 1992, she co-founded the performance collective Blacklips Performance Cult and spent several years performing in New York City’s after-hours scene, accompanying herself with pre-recorded cassettes.
In 1995, Anohni established the experimental theater group The Johnsons, named in honor of activist Marsha P. Johnson. The ensemble, initially performing as “Antony and the Johnsons,” released their self-titled debut album in 2000 on David Tibet’s Durtro label. Their second album, ‘I Am a Bird Now’ (2005), achieved commercial and critical success, earning the Mercury Music Prize. Anohni continued to release albums, including ‘The Crying Light’ (2009) and ‘Swanlights’ (2010), and collaborated with notable artists such as Lou Reed, Björk, and Rufus Wainwright.
In 2016, Anohni released her debut solo album, ‘Hopelessness,’ under her chosen name ANOHNI, receiving critical acclaim and further nominations for the Mercury Music Prize and a Brit Award. In 2023, the band reformed as “Anohni and the Johnsons” and released their sixth album, ‘My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross,’ which garnered significant recognition, including being named the #1 Album of 2023 by The New Yorker. Anohni’s career also includes extensive work as a visual artist, with solo exhibitions at institutions like the Hammer Museum and Sikkema Jenkins Gallery, and significant contributions to performance art through “FUTURE FEMINISM.”
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