David Bowie fans can explore his legacy at close quarters at an unusual new archive in London
Summary
A new archive dedicated to David Bowie has opened in London. The David Bowie Centre, located in East London, holds 90,000 items related to the late musician's career, including costumes, personal belongings, and artwork. Fans can view these items by selecting them online in advance.Key Facts
- The David Bowie Centre is in Stratford, East London.
- It holds an archive of 90,000 items that belonged to David Bowie.
- The archive includes costumes, such as a jacket from his Ziggy Stardust tour.
- Personal items like a guitar used in the "Space Oddity" video are in the collection.
- Fans can choose up to five items online to view in a study room.
- The centre has a permanent exhibition showing Bowie's influence on culture.
- Lead curator Madeleine Haddon previously worked at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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