David Bowie Centre Opens at V&A East Storehouse with Archive of 90,000 Items
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Amy Peacock
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The David Bowie Centre opens at London's V&A East Storehouse, featuring an extensive archive of over 90,000 Bowie-related items including costumes, handwritten lyrics, instruments, and personal artifacts. Designed by architecture studio IDK, the center includes exhibition spaces with themed displays, reading areas, and a study room. The exhibition showcases Bowie's creative process, particularly his "cut-up lyrics" technique, and features iconic costumes from throughout his career. The center serves as both a public exhibition space and research facility for Bowie scholars.
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Opening to the public on 13 September, the centre features an exhibition space with themed displays, reading areas and a study room
The exhibition showcases Bowie's creative process, particularly his "cut-up lyrics" technique where he would cut up text and rearrange it to create new lyrical ideas
Visitors can see handwritten lyrics, musical instruments, stage costumes, and personal items that trace Bowie's evolution from David Jones to global icon
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