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Liceo Artistico MengaroniNovember 3rd 2016
David Bowie ISis an exhibition organized by the V&A
Museum, LondonIt is the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie – one of the most pioneering and influential artists of modern times.
David Bowie ISis an exhibition organized by the V&A
Museum, LondonOver 300 objects including handwritten lyrics, original costumes, photography, album artwork and rare performance material from the past five decades are brought together from the David Bowie Archive for the very first time.
David Bowie ISis an exhibition organized by the V&A
Museum, LondonBowie’s work has both influenced and been influenced by movements in art, design, theatre and contemporary culture and focuses on his creative work with diverse designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film.
ARTIST
David Bowie was one of the most original, eclectic, innovative and influential rock stars in music history.
He was also an actor, fashion icon, record producer, artist and art critic.
He was born in London on the 8th of January, 1947
and died at the age of 69 on the 10th of January, 2016.
His real name was David
Robert Jones but he changed
it because there was
another David Jones singing in
the 1960s.
David Bowie first became famous with his 1969 hit "Space Oddity".
This song was released just ten days before the first Moon landing.
He wowed and shocked people with his make-up, dresses and flamboyant costumes.
His Ziggy Stardust persona was the first of many different characters Bowie would use every time he changed musical genre.
Bowie turned down a knighthood
(rifiutò la nomina di Cavaliere della Regina)
He didn’t need the recognition: (non aveva bisogno del riconoscimento)
111 singles5 UK number ones
2 Brit Awards 2 Grammies
already give him a place in history.
.
He changed look many times.He collaborated with many artists: from John Lennon to Freddy Mercury.He experimented in many musical genres: from rock to pop, from electronica to drum ‘n’bass.He was a successful actor.He was interested in fashion and art.
Throughout his life Bowie’s style was a huge influence on popular culture.
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David Bowie … WAS …. IS …. and always WILL BE ……a genius!
WHAT CAN
WE LEARNFROM
HIS LIFE ?
LESSONN. 1
.
Believe in yourself
… and in equality:
David Bowie:• protested against MTV for
not playing black artists (1982)
• used his video for “Let’s Dance” to protest and
highlight the mistreatment of Australia’s Indigenous
people (1987)
LESSONN. 2
.
Have a sense of adventure
LESSONN. 3
.THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
LESSONN. 4
.
Don’t be afraid to be individual
There are endless ways to reinvent yourself while staying true to yourself.
LESSONN. 5
“art is what happens when you learn to dream”
David Bowie
“you can neither win nor lose if you don't run the
race”David Bowie
“tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it
coming”David Bowie
“talking about art is like dancing about architecture”David Bowie
TASK:If you are coming to visit the
EXHIBITION.
Remember to choose your favourite exhibitand write a short text about it:
• Describe what it is• Say why you like it
See you on Thursday 3rd November
at the meeting points
Remember to arrive on time!!!!!!!