“...Its meaning is not necessarily that implied by the
author. There is no authoritative voice. There are only multiple
readings.” - David Bowie
On Thursday I went to the David Bowie is exhibition at the V&A in London and was more that a little blown away. It drew from Bowie’s personal archives and over 300 objects were selected to try and show what shaped David Bowie and how he has shaped modern culture. I am a pretty big Bowie fan so I was always going to love this exhibition but I think any music fan could go along and appreciate how important a figure he is. It was very multi-disciplinary with art from Andy Warhol, Fritz Lang movie posters, press from moon landings and fashion creations from the likes of McQueen. I also got to learn a few new fact about Bowie, he had a tiny 26½ inch waist and his one eye is permanently dilated after a playground fight as a child.
Can I live in this house please? First I need to get a job that pays £100k a year or marry a rock star...
23 comments
Ah what a good trip. I am going to have to see how long this Bowie exhibition is on, as my Mum would love it, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI think it's on until August but sold out. You can buy day tickets in the morning I think.
DeleteOh man I'm starving after looking at those pictures from the Breakfast Club.
ReplyDeleteAlso I just want to dive into those books.
mmmm pancakes!
DeleteI love the Breakfast Club! I found out that my nan used to work on the road of that branch in the 30s as a seamstress. I took photos of the street for her and she was amazed that it wasn't the grotty bombed disaster it used to be!
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Wow, that is pretty cool :)
DeleteArgh I'm so jealous of your Bowieness - my friends and I are desperate to go but it went and sold out in a nanosecond! :(
ReplyDeleteAh Gem this sounds like a absolutely perfect day in London. Sad we couldn't meet up!
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Your playsuit looks so cute =)
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So Jealous you went to the david bowie exhibition! Did you also see the movie costume exhibit last year, it was amaaaaaaaazing. Really cute playsuit.
ReplyDeleteLooking wonderful. I love seeing posts on London, everytime I see something new, such a special place. That exhibition looks amazing!! Glad you had a wonderful time xx
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I was so tempted to get lobster like you did the last time you were there but I don't have enough time, on my list though xx
DeleteWhat a fab sounded break :) I need to try the breakfast club, the food looks good!
ReplyDeleteLove your play suit. Looks great. Xx
really want to go back for the pancakes with berries now mmm You would love it there x
Deleteeverything about this trip is brilliant. the v&a, bowie, breakfast, vinyl, gig, old books! looks like an awesome time :)
ReplyDeleteIt really was perfect, so sad to come back!
DeleteLol at the pesky students! :-)
ReplyDeleteI work at a University and thankfully our pesky students will be gone in a couple of weeks! We're so looking forward to it in my office... :-) x
It looks like you had a great time!
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Burgers and Bowie? What a combination. Really wanted to go to this exhib but I think tickets are sold out now blah :( xxx
ReplyDeleteThe best combo ever! There are still some day tickets though so worth trying to get some if you are in town for an event xx
DeleteThis sounds like pretty much perfection for you! Wish I could have made it to that exhibition, it sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteMaria xxx
You always have the best adventures Gem. Always.
ReplyDeleteThe Bowie exhibition sounds and looks fantastic xxx
Next time you're in town and looking for a burger, you should DEFINITELY head to Patty&Bun. best meat burger I've ever had. Seriously. Not that Byron is not good. But oh my days patty&bun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely time though =)
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