Sue Tilley
United StatesartistFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Sue Tilley is a British artist and model best known for her association with Lucian Freud, who painted her in the record-breaking work 'Benefits Supervisor Sleeping.' Tilley played a crucial role in the London art scene, particularly during the 1990s, and has been a vocal advocate for the legacy of Leigh Bowery, her close friend and collaborator. She has authored a book detailing Bowery's life and impact on art and fashion, contributing to the ongoing recognition of his contributions to contemporary culture.
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Sue Tilley is the subject of British artist Lucian Freud’s monumental painting 'Sleeping by the Lion Carpet'.
Another Lucian Freud nude portrait of Sue Tilley is headed to auctionUnited States· 2026-06-01
Sue Tilley is an artist friend of Brendan Courtney who has a painting in his kitchen.
‘I wanted to simplify my life’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-20
Sue Tilley is an artist and writer who recounts her experiences with Leigh Bowery and Lucian Freud.
‘Lucian Freud was thrilled when Leigh Bowery stripped naked’: how a wild club kid became the great painter’s muse | Art and design
United Kingdom· 2025-02-24