The V&A museum will open the David Bowie Centre on 13 September to showcase his iconic looks and a selection of over 90,000 items from the Bowie archive. Visitors will be able to order items for close viewing, while rotating displays will be managed by V&A archivists and guest curators. Nile Rodgers is curating part of the exhibit, featuring correspondence and studio images. Members of the Last Dinner Party band will also curate, including handwritten lyrics and Bowie's synth manual, illustrating his lasting influence on music and culture.
The V&A museum will showcase David Bowie's iconic looks, including costumes from his Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane era, starting on 13 September. Visitors can see over 90,000 items, with rotating displays selected by archivists and guest curators.
Nile Rodgers curates part of the Bowie archive, featuring correspondence, studio images, and a bespoke suit from the Serious Moonlight tour. Rodgers expressed that their friendship was as rewarding as their professional collaboration.
The Last Dinner Party band members also guest curate, selecting handwritten lyrics, studio photos, and even Bowie's EMS synth manual, showcasing Bowie's enduring influence on artists today.
Rodgers noted that the bond between him and Bowie was founded on their shared love for music, which has impacted their lives profoundly.
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