Martin-Gropius-Bau will host the successful V&A David Bowie exhibition from May 20th – August 10th.

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 20

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The Duffy Archive is pleased to announce that David Bowie has signed a new edition of 25 prints of the Aladdin Sane ‘Eyes Open’ image. The edition launched in Berlin at Camera Work Gallery on May 17th along with some custom-made Aladdin Sane cupcakes!

For pricing and information on the edition and other limited prints we have available feel free to contact us or view our print guide.

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Martin-Gropius-Bau Museum in Berlin have extended the David Bowie is exhibition until the 24th August 2014.

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 20

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The Duffy/Bowie Five Sessions book has been included in this months ‘Air Magazine’ for a  ‘Take Five’ feature – A magazine with altitude! The book is now available direct from the archive signed by Chris Duffy and estate stamped.

The article written by Richard Jenkins poses the question – “Is David Bowie the most influential artist of all time?”

To see more images of Duffy’s 1972 Ziggy Stardust shoot click here. 

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As the David Bowie is exhibition is the only U.S. stop this year on the exhibit’s tour, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is declaring Sept. 23 as “David Bowie Day” in Chicago.

But don’t take our word for it — here’s the official proclamation!

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA from 23 September 2014 – 4 January 2015
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 20

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The National Portrait Gallery have just published their latest book ‘A Portrait of Britain’. The book presents a broad selection of the personalities that have shaped the last four centuries of British life, from Elizabeth I to David Beckham, from Shakespeare to Seamus Heaney, portrayed by artists as diverse as Hans Holbein, Duffy, Joshua Reynolds and Paula Rego. The featured works (including David Bowie Aladdin Sane) are arranged chronologically in sections, each of which is prefaced by a text written by the curator responsible for that period, drawing on their expert knowledge and recent research. Each image is accompanied by an extended caption that provides key information on the sitter and the artist and places the work in its historical and creative context. Click here for NPG review.

Specification
Publication Date: 27 October 2014
Price: £24.95
ISBN: 978 1 85514 485 9
Format: 270 x 230mm
Illustrations: 260
Extent: 288pp
Binding: Paperback with flaps
Category: Art/Art History/History
Word Count: 60,000

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The David Bowie is exhibition lands at the Philharmonie De Paris and visitors are invited to “turn and face the strange” at an exhibition showcasing the remarkable career of David Bowie.  The exhibition landed in Paris on 27 February, as it makes its way around the world. See the video here.

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:

Philharmonie de Paris/ Cité de la Musique, Paris, France from 2 March – 31 May 2015
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA from 23 September 2014 – 4 January 2015
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 20

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The new Mr Musichead gallery on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles opened the gallery with the ‘A Lad Insane’ Duffy Bowie: Five Sessions exhibit as part of Britweek. Hosted by Mary & Martin Samuel, the event was attended by LA glitterati and key players from the cult film classic The Man Who Fell To Earth including lead female actress Candy Clarke, Buck Henry, Si Litvinoff and director of photography Tony Richmond.

See news from the Mr Musichead Website

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The David Bowie is exhibition has finally landed at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne Australia. This is the third year and sixth venue for the exhibition and still achieving record breaking ticket sales for each venue. The town is awash with David Bowie posters and the show is on everyones lips, it’s talk of the town!

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Melbourne, Australia from 16 July – 1 November 2015
Philharmonie de Paris/ Cité de la Musique, Paris, France from 2 March – 31 May 2015
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA from 23 September 2014 – 4 January 2015
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 20

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The David Bowie is Exhibit arrives at The Groninger Museum, Holland. This is the seventh worldwide exhibit and has attracted over a million visitors.

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:

Groninger Museum, Groningen, The Netherlands from 11 December 2015 – 13th March
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Melbourne, Australia from 16 July – 1 November 2015
Philharmonie de Paris/ Cité de la Musique, Paris, France from 2 March – 31 May 2015
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA from 23 September 2014 – 4 January 2015
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 2013

The V&A 'David Bowie is' exhibition has now opened in Groninger! Duffy Archive official merchandise available at the show or on our website. #brianduffy #duffyarchive #davidbowie #davidbowieis #aladdinsane #ziggystardust #albumcover #icon #portraitphotography #duffybowiefivesessions #filmsnotdead #gift

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December’s GQ magazine: Art, Rock And The Bad Boys Of Berlin in GQ December 2015 features an article on artist Derek Boshier’s collaboration with Duffy and David Bowie on David Bowie’s 1979 Lodger album. The double page spread shot by Duffy reveals makeup artist Anthony Clavet and an assistant placing prosthetics and wires on David’s face as he is held in a metal rig giving the illusion that he is falling from the sky. To view the “Lodger” images please click here.

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Gallery Vassie open the exhibition of Duffy/Bowie, which includes photographs from all of the five famous sessions that Brian Duffy worked on with David Bowie between 1972 and 1980. Duffy’s work was dynamic and inventive – he was a creative visionary.

They will be highlighting Duffy’s amazing talent by showing well-known images alongside some lesser known gems from Aladdin Sane, Lodger, Scary Monsters (& Super Creeps), The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Thin White Duke and Ziggy Stardust. Although Duffy wasn’t concerned with his own fame, the legacy he leaves us is unquestionable and he will no doubt continue to inspire for generations to come.

At Gallery Vassie, Langestraat 47, 1015AK, Amsterdam, from 15th December 2015 to 27th February 2016. Open from 13.00 to 18.00 Tuesday to Saturday. For further information please contact info@galleryvassie.com or www.galleryvassie.com

Chris Duffy with Addie Vassie at Gallery Vassie in Amsterdam for the opening of the Brian Duffy show 'A Lad Insane' Numerous photo’s from Duffy’s five shoots with David on display – a show not to be missed for all Bowie fans! #brianduffy #duffyarchive #duffyphotographer #duffybowiefivesessions #gallerievassie #chrisduffyphoto #davidbowie #aladdinsane #ziggystardust #bowieonthecoverofamagazine #bowiegoldenyears bowiegram #gifts

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When Duffy passed away in 2010 David sent his deepest sympathy to the Duffy family. It was a very touching moment and showed that even after all these years there was great respect between these two creative men, but never in a million years could I have imagined that I would be sending condolences to David’s family. We have all lost a piece of our collective consciousness and a great and unique artist. RIP David, you have given us an incredible ride.

The Duffy Archive along with many other Instagram accounts will not be posting for a few days. We have shared Duffy’s iconic images with media around the world and our website also has more images of David to view. RIP David #davidbowie #brianduffy #bowie #davidrobertjones #aladdinsane #ziggystardust #davidbowieis #starman #legend #iconic #restinpeace #ripbowie #tonyvisconti #tridentstudio #vinyl #iggypop #loureed #iconic #iconicimages #iconicphotographs @chrisduffyphoto @davidbowie@chrisduffyphoto

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The exhibition David Bowie is has been extended four weeks, closing on Sunday April 10, 2016.

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:

Groninger Museum, Groningen, The Netherlands from 11 December 2015 – 10th April
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Melbourne, Australia from 16 July – 1 November 2015
Philharmonie de Paris/ Cité de la Musique, Paris, France from 2 March – 31 May 2015
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA from 23 September 2014 – 4 January 2015
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 2013

The V&A 'David Bowie is' exhibition has now opened in Groninger! Duffy Archive official merchandise available at the show or on our website. #brianduffy #duffyarchive #davidbowie #davidbowieis #aladdinsane #ziggystardust #albumcover #icon #portraitphotography #duffybowiefivesessions #filmsnotdead #gift

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The V&A David Bowie is exhibition is moving onto it’s last european venue before it goes onto Japan next year and this opens at Mambo in Bologna July 14th 2016.  Tickets are available on the website www.davidbowieis.it  The Duffy Archive will be showing more of Duffy’s Five sessions that he shot with David at Ono Arte in Bologna during October.

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:

Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna (MAMbo), Bologna, Italy, from 14 July – 13 November
Warehouse TERRADA G1 Building, Tokyo, Japan from 8 January – 9 April 2017
Groninger Museum, Groningen, The Netherlands from 11 December 2015 – 10th April
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Melbourne, Australia from 16 July – 1 November 2015
Philharmonie de Paris/ Cité de la Musique, Paris, France from 2 March – 31 May 2015
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA from 23 September 2014 – 4 January 2015
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 2013

Today the V&A exhibition ‘David Bowie is’ opens at MAMbo in Bologna, Italy! The lead image is a Duffy’s image of David for the Aladdin Sane album cover. It has been slightly manipulated in this instance but as ever it is a striking and memorable image. #davidbowieis #brianduffy #duffyphotographer #duffyarchive #davidbowie #somebowie #bowie #davidrobertjones #aladdinsane #ziggystardust #davidbowieis #V&A #starman #legend #iconic #iconic #david_bowies_wonderworld #bowiegoldenyears #iconicphotograph #bowiegoldenyears #exhibition #bologna #photography #fineart #poster #mambo #albumcover #monalisaofpop

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The Hospital Club, Covent Garden London is the first venue to show Duffy’s 1965 and 1973 work with Pirelli illustrating how the airbrushing technique on the 1973 calendar went onto being incorporated into the iconic Aladdin Sane album cover.  This exhibition runs from 29th April – 4th May.

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Please come and see the exciting show at the The Hospital Club in Covent Garden where we introduce Duffy’s work with 3 Pirelli calendars that led onto the airbrushing techniques by Philip Castle on the iconic Aladdin Sane album cover. We show all three Pirelli calendars and much of the Aladdin Sane session. We’re here 11am – 6pm until Tuesday 3rd May #brianduffy #pirellicalendar #davidbowie #thehospitalclub #philipcastle #iconic #exhibition #onnow #aladdinsane #legend #somebowie #bowietastic #bowiegoldenyears #bowiegram #david_bowies_wonderworld #1965 #1973 #albumcover #vinyl

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The V&A announce the Japanese tour of the ‘David Bowie is’ exhibition.  We are proud and honoured to be the lead image to this outstanding exhibition which is a tribute to David’s legendary work. The show will open in Tokyo on January 8th 2017 and will run until April 9th 2017 showing at the Warehouse TERRADA G1 Building.

See the promotional video here: www.davidbowieis.jp

David Bowie is, is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. Over 300 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 very first time. The exhibition demonstrates how Bowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focusses on his creative processes, shifting style and collaborative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.

The exhibition is touring internationally. Confirmed venues are:

Warehouse TERRADA G1 Building, Tokyo, Japan from 8 January – 9 April 2017
Groninger Museum, Groningen, The Netherlands from 11 December 2015 – 10th April
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Melbourne, Australia from 16 July – 1 November 2015
Philharmonie de Paris/ Cité de la Musique, Paris, France from 2 March – 31 May 2015
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA from 23 September 2014 – 4 January 2015
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, Germany, from 20 May – 24 August, 2014
Museu da Imagem e do Som, Sao Paulo, Brasil, from 31 January – 20 April 2014
Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, from 25 September – 19 November 2013

The V&A announce the Japanese tour of the ‘David Bowie is’ exhibition. We are proud and honoured to be the lead image to this outstanding exhibition which is a tribute to David’s legendary work #davidbowieis #brianduffy #duffyphotographer #duffyarchive #davidbowie #somebowie #bowie #davidrobertjones #aladdinsane #ziggystardust #thinwhiteduke #davidbowieis #bowielicious #starman #legend #iconic #japan #iconic #david_bowie_forever #bowiegram #david_bowies_wonderworld #bowiegoldenyears #iconicphotograph #david_bowie_forever #david.freaking.bowie #bowiegoldenyears #bowietastic #monalisaofpop

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The Duffy/Bowie Five Sessions exhibit has opened at Pabellon M Gallery in Monterrey Mexico. Exhibit dates are from the 1st June through to July 31st 2016, This is the first of three shows to be exhibited in Mexico this year.

The Duffy Bowie exhibition opened this weekend at Pabellon M gallery in Monterrey Mexico showing a full selection of photo’s from the five sessions that Duffy shot with David which were Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke, Lodger and Scary Monsters. #pabellonm #brianduffy #davidbowie #ziggystardust #thinwhiteduke #lodger #scarymonsters #monterrey #mexico #exhibition #limitededition #photography #fineart #collectphotography #gegaleria #monalisaofpop

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San Francisco Art Exchange launch a new exhibition called ‘Art of the Album Cover’ running from 12th August to 31st October 2018. SFAE put on an incredible display of the most valuable album cover art exhibition in history with a retail value of over $25 million dollars!

Our David Bowie Aladdin Sane prints were on view and were some of the many highlights.

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