David Bowie Centre
A new permanent home for David Bowie’s archive, and a bookable creative workspace.
A new permanent home for David Bowie’s archive, and a bookable creative workspace.
Hosting everything from guest-curated small displays to unrealised projects. The inaugural display includes objects selected by Nile Rodgers and The Last Dinner Party.
Part of V&A East Storehouse, Hackney Wick.
Part of V&A East Storehouse, Hackney Wick.
Display highlights
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Frock coat, designed by Alexander McQueen and David Bowie for Bowie's 50th birthday concert, 1997, UK -
Bowie applying makeup as Ziggy Stardust. Photo by Mick Rock, 1973 -
Contact sheet of recording session for ‘Dead Man Walking’ music video from album 'Earthling' by David Bowie, directed by Floria Sigismondi, 1997 -
Harptone 12-string acoustic guitar and case used by David Bowie on Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Let's Dance, about 1970, US -
David Bowie performing as Ziggy Stardust wearing asymmetric catsuit designed by Kansai Yamamoto. Photo Mick Rock, 1973 -
Ziggy Stardust, jumpsuit, designed by Kansai Yamamoto, 2013 -
Music box with image of David Bowie in 'Ashes to Ashes' music video, made by a fan for David Bowie, about 1980, New Jersey, US -
Handwritten lyrics for song ‘Win’ from album 'Young Americans', written by David Bowie, 1974. -
Grafton Alto saxophone and case owned by David Bowie, about 1961, UK -
Drawing for Space Oddity album artwork, by David Bowie, 1969 -
Clapperboard for The Man Who Fell To Earth, prop, made for British Lion, about 1975, US -
Costume for 'The Man Who Sold the World' performance by David Bowie, designed by Mark Ravitz and David Bowie, 1979, New York, US
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Get closer to the collections nestled within the V&A’s stores.
- Pick any stored objects to see
- Choose when to view them
- Visit your objects for free in the stores
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David Bowie artistic collaborations
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David Bowie
David Bowie Centre
The acquisition of the David Bowie Archive and creation of the David Bowie Centre has been made possible thanks to the David Bowie Estate and a generous donation from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and Warner Music Group
Header image:
Aladdin Sane stage wear. Designed by Freddie Burretti for David Bowie, 1973. Image courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum
Aladdin Sane stage wear. Designed by Freddie Burretti for David Bowie, 1973. Image courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum