London Tribute Exhibition and Book Celebrate David Bowie's Legacy
A tribute exhibition and book launch in London honor David Bowie's artistic legacy. The show, 'David Bowie Tribute,' runs from September 22 to November 4, 2017, at Motor Village Marylebone on Wigmore Street. Curated by Monica Colussi, it features works by Rankin, Guido Harari, Clare Shenstone, and Lincoln Townley, who photographed Bowie in concerts and private life. Concurrently, Dylan Jones, editor in chief of GQ, presents his book 'David Bowie: A Life,' containing previously unpublished material from interviews conducted over two decades. The exhibition is part of a global wave of tributes since Bowie's death on January 10, 2016. In Italy, the show 'David Bowie & Masayoshi Sukita: Heroes' toured Bologna, Alba, La Spezia, and Rome, celebrating the Japanese photographer's 40-year collaboration with Bowie. The Groninger Museum in the Netherlands hosted 'David Bowie is,' the first international retrospective of his career, from January to April 2016. Luca Scarlini published 'Ziggy Stardust. La vera natura dei sogni,' launching the 'incendi' book series by add editore in Turin. In Sardinia, Oristano held 'Wild Is The Wind' from December 23, 2016, to March 5, 2017, a festival of exhibitions, concerts, and discussions on Bowie's cultural impact.
Key facts
- David Bowie Tribute exhibition at Motor Village Marylebone, London, from Sept 22 to Nov 4, 2017.
- Curated by Monica Colussi.
- Artists include Rankin, Guido Harari, Clare Shenstone, Lincoln Townley.
- Dylan Jones presents book 'David Bowie: A Life' with unpublished interview material.
- Bowie died on January 10, 2016.
- Italy hosted 'David Bowie & Masayoshi Sukita: Heroes' in Bologna, Alba, La Spezia, Rome.
- Groninger Museum held 'David Bowie is' retrospective Jan-Apr 2016.
- Oristano, Sardinia, held 'Wild Is The Wind' festival Dec 23, 2016 – Mar 5, 2017.
Entities
Artists
- David Bowie
- Rankin
- Guido Harari
- Clare Shenstone
- Lincoln Townley
- Dylan Jones
- Masayoshi Sukita
- Luca Scarlini
- Brian Eno
Institutions
- Motor Village Marylebone
- GQ
- Groninger Museum
- add editore
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Wigmore Street
- Marylebone
- Bologna
- Italy
- Alba
- La Spezia
- Rome
- Groningen
- Netherlands
- Turin
- Oristano
- Sardinia