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A Decade On, David Bowie's Legacy Draws New Tributes and Institutional Honors

New tributes spotlight an artist who turned his final works into a planned farewell.

Overview

  • January 10 marks ten years since Bowie died in New York, two days after releasing Blackstar on his 69th birthday.
  • Producer Tony Visconti has framed Blackstar as a parting gift, with companion stage work Lazarus preceding his death.
  • London’s Victoria and Albert Museum opened the David Bowie Center in September, housing more than 90,000 archive items.
  • Channel 4’s documentary The Final Act has been released, focusing on his career and the clarity with which he shaped his ending.
  • Paul Morley’s book David Bowie: Oltre lo spazio e il tempo was published on January 9, adding fresh critical perspective on his influence across music, art and identity.