alexander was educated at the prestigious institut le rosey boarding school in rolle, switzerland, as well as various other boarding schools. based on interviews with alexander, his experiences at these boarding schools had a lasting impact on his psyche and artistic perspective. he subsequently attended ucla's art program in los angeles, wherein he further developed his concentration in conceptual art. in this program, he was mentored by prominent artists, including rodney mcmillian, barbara kruger, and andrea fraser.