David Bowie

David Bowie was a master in the realm of creative expression, a master of visual artistry, and a champion of artistic fusion. As well as being a musician, actor, curator, and icon, David Bowie was also a publisher and magazine editor with a deep passion for Modern British art. Bowie's collection included a lot of British art. As a collector, he acquired pieces by Damien Hirst, Graham Sutherland, Henry Moore, and Frank Auerbach, among others. In addition to British art, his collection also includes Contemporary African art, artistic works from the Gugging Institute in Vienna, and pieces designed by Ettore Sottsass. Incredibly, most of his collection came from unconventional styles and artists, like Surrealism, African art, Outsider art, and the Gugging Artists - therapeutic works produced by psychiatric patients. As part of the collection, the musician owned 'Air Power', a powerful piece by graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat that sold for €8.2 million in 2016. In addition to music, art, fashion, and film, he supported younger generations of artists who were struggling through an incredibly competitive market for art.

In addition to art, the superstar also had a keen interest in design, collecting some of the most memorable furniture pieces. His favorite works resembled sculptures, and he enjoyed the works of the groundbreaking Memphis Group, an artist collective that broke from mainstream design in the 1980s with its colorful, futuristic, and eclectic pieces. He also has an altarpiece by Tintoretto that stands out as one of the most fascinating works in his collection. The pieces in Bowie's collection weren't all big bucks but were rather the works of artists he saw as having an affinity, and which weren't always expensive. Collecting was something he did with great intuition. Aside from pieces by big names, he also collected works by lesser-known artists such as Henry Lamb, Percy Wyndham Lewis, and Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. Whether you aspire to be an art collector like David Bowie or are already one, our online auctions will provide you with a wide selection of objects associated with this legendary artist.

When it comes to image change, David Bowie has outshined all the others, whether it's Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke, or Ziggy Stardust. We have a selection of vintage David Bowie T-Shirts that are suitable for fans of the artist, regardless of whether they are finding their way into his music for the first time, or if they were captivated by him long ago.

Decorate your home with vintage David Bowie posters honoring his legacy. The Bowie posters featured on our site depict Bowie's life on stage, along with candid and professional pictures, album covers, magazine covers, and modern art.

Interesting Facts about David Bowie.

• In 1966, David Jones became David Bowie so as not to confuse him with Davy Jones from The Monkees.
• Despite being offered a knighthood by the queen, he declined it.