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Born in London and spending his last years in New York, David Bowie's life journey comes full circle as the celebrated retrospective of his career concludes at the Brooklyn Museum in 2018, five years after its initial launch at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
After captivating audiences worldwide, the exhibition “David Bowie is” will open at the Brooklyn Museum on March 2, 2018, and remain on display until July 15, 2018. Organized by the V&A, the showcase includes nearly 400 artifacts from Bowie’s personal collection, such as iconic stage outfits, original song lyrics, rare photographs, set designs, and his personal musical instruments.
These pieces collectively highlight Bowie’s artistic journey, offering fresh perspectives on “the creative mind of a visionary who continuously reinvented himself, forged groundbreaking collaborations, and defied societal norms, reshaping the music industry and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identities,” as stated by the Brooklyn Museum.
Since its departure from the V&A in 2013, “David Bowie is” has attracted nearly 2 million visitors. Given its immense popularity, the exhibition operates on a timed ticketing system, with early access privileges granted to Brooklyn Museum members and select ticket holders.
Tickets are currently available for purchase, but you can preview some of the remarkable artifacts from "David Bowie is" below.
Image from the Aladdin Sane album cover shoot, 1973 | Photograph by Brian Duffy. Photo Duffy © Duffy Archive & The David Bowie Archive
Striped bodysuit created for the Aladdin Sane tour in 1973. Designed by Kansai Yamamoto | Photograph by Masayoshi Sukita © Sukita/The David Bowie Archive
Fragmented lyrics for "Blackout" from Heroes, 1977 | Courtesy of The David Bowie Archive. Image © Victoria and Albert Museum
Handwritten lyrics for “Ziggy Stardust,” by David Bowie, 1972 | Courtesy of The David Bowie Archive. Image © Victoria and Albert Museum
David Bowie with William Burroughs, February 1974. Photograph by Terry O'Neill with color by David Bowie. | Courtesy of The David Bowie Archive. Image © Victoria and Albert Museum
Original photograph for the Earthling album cover, 1997 | Photograph by Frank W Ockenfels 3. © Frank W Ockenfels 3
Reproduction of a self-portrait by David Bowie, 1978 | Courtesy of The David Bowie Archive. Image © Victoria and Albert Museum
Acoustic guitar from the Space Oddity era, 1969 | Courtesy of The David Bowie Archive. Image © Victoria and Albert Museum
Asymmetrical knitted bodysuit, 1973. Designed by Kansai Yamamoto for the Aladdin Sane tour. | Courtesy of The David Bowie Archive. Image © Victoria and Albert Museum
