David Bowie is
dal 22/9/2014 al 3/1/2015
Segnalato da
22/9/2014
David Bowie is
Museum of Contemporary Art MCA, Chicago
More than 400 objects, including handwritten lyrics, original costumes, photography, set designs, album artwork, and rare performance material from the past five decades
The first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie - one of the most pioneering and influential performers of our time. More than 400 objects, including handwritten lyrics, original costumes, photography, set designs, album artwork, and rare performance material from the past five decades are brought together from the David Bowie Archive for the first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie's work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theater, and contemporary culture and focuses on his creative processes, shifting style, and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre, and film. The exhibition's multimedia design introduces advanced sound technology by Sennheiser, original animations, and video installations to create an immersive journey through Bowie's artistic life. This exhibition was organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The Chicago exhibition is coordinated by Michael Darling, MCA James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator.