He didn't just make art... he WAS art!

As thousands of items from David Bowie's personal archive go on display at the V&A's vast new East Storehouse, KAREN ROCKETT gets a sneak preview at the creative genius who broke boundaries in music, culture and fashion

- KAREN ROCKETT

HE WAS one of the most important pop musicians and cultural icons Britain has ever produced, with a pioneering influence that spanned music, film, fashion and far beyond. Now, 90,000 items from David Bowie’s personal collection are to be put on display at a new exhibition opening tomorrow.

Featuring original costumes, handwritten lyrics and personal letters, album cover artwork, intimate notebooks, personal photographs, sheet music and instruments, the archive of treasures at the newly created David Bowie Centre at the V&A’s East Storehouse in East London reveal fascinating glimpses into the creative mind of the late Starman singer.