Here’s my pick of three things to do this week, the must-see Bowie exhibition, Designs of the Year at the Design Museum, and some Dorothy Bohm photos
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What: David Bowie is
Where: V&A, London
When: Until August 11
This major exhibition- the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie- features more than 300 objects brought together for the first time. They include handwritten lyrics, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs, Bowie’s own instruments and album artwork. (image: © Sukita The David Bowie Archive 2012)
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What: Designs of the Year 2013
Where: Design Museum, London
When: Until July 7
The Design of the Year awards span architecture, fashion, furniture, graphics and product, design from the past year. The 17-strong architecture shortlist includes Renzo Piano’s Shard and David Kohn’s Room for London. Winners will be announced on April 17. (image: It’s Nice That)
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What: Dorothy Bohm: Sixties London
Where: Proud Chelsea, London
When: Until April 28
This exhibition presents a series of black and white photographs of 1960s London by photographer and founder of The Photographers’ Gallery in London, Dorothy Bohm. The images were taken with a Rolleiflex and feature well known landmarks, famous squares and churches, as well as the intimate backstreets of the city.
What are you doing this weekend?
