David Bowie Immersive Experience 'You're Not Alone' Opens at London's Lightroom
A captivating 360° exhibition named 'You're Not Alone' honoring David Bowie will be held at Lightroom in London from 22 April to 10 October. This event, created by Lightroom and crafted by Mark Grimmer and Tom Wexler of 59 Studio, incorporates spatial audio designed by Gareth Fry. Utilizing archival resources from the David Bowie Archive in New York, the exhibition emphasizes Bowie's spoken words and interviews. Attendees can expect a blend of live performances, photography, drawings, lyrics, and personal notes presented in a collage format. Previously, Lightroom showcased 'David Hockney: Bigger and Closer' and 'The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks.' The exhibition seeks to unveil Bowie's humanity through his voice and artistic collaborations.
Key facts
- David Bowie immersive exhibition 'You're Not Alone' runs from 22 April to 10 October at Lightroom in London
- The show is produced by Lightroom and designed by 59 Studio's Mark Grimmer and Tom Wexler with audio by Gareth Fry
- It draws on thousands of hours of material from the David Bowie Archive in New York
- The exhibition focuses on Bowie's own words and interviews rather than his mythic personas
- 59 Studio previously designed the 'David Bowie Is' exhibition at the V&A in 2013
- Lightroom is a Kings Cross venue known for multimedia exhibitions like 'David Hockney: Bigger and Closer'
- The show uses spatial audio from original multitrack tapes to create immersive live performance experiences
- It includes collaborations with photographers and filmmakers like Mick Rock, D.A. Pennebaker, and Floria Sigismondi
Entities
Artists
- David Bowie
- Mark Grimmer
- Tom Wexler
- Gareth Fry
- David Hockney
- Tom Hanks
- D.A. Pennebaker
- David Hemmings
- Mick Rock
- Duffy
- Sukita
- David Mallet
- Floria Sigismondi
- Mark Romanek
- Bob Child
- Justin Sutcliffe
- Eleanor Sutherland
Institutions
- Lightroom
- 59 Studio
- Bowie Estate
- David Bowie Archive
- V&A
- London Theatre Company
- Aesthetica Magazine
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Kings Cross
- New York
- USA
- King's Cross