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[Photo] David Bowie 79th Birthday... The Significance of the 10th Anniversary of His Final Album 'Blackstar'!

James choi Reporter

The most vibrant moment captured at the end of life, shedding light on the last message he threw to the world

Photo=Jimmy King
Photo=Jimmy King

"We were born backwards..."

The legendary artist David Bowie’s 28th studio album '★(Blackstar)' marks its 10th anniversary. On January 8, 2016, he unveiled this monumental album to the world on his 69th birthday and became a star two days later. If he were alive today, he would be celebrating his 79th birthday.

In the released photo, David Bowie is wearing a Thom Browne suit and smiling brighter than ever. Captured by photographer Jimmy King, Bowie shows an incredible vibrancy that is hard to believe is at the brink of death.

The Final Artistic Soul '★(Blackstar)'

"This is the message I sent."

It is unclear whether the happy expression in the photo was a celebration of his birthday or a relief from completing his final masterpiece. However, fans around the world remember this smile as his last farewell and artistic performance.

The inspiration that David Bowie and his final work 'Blackstar' provided continues to live on in popular culture even today, ten years later.

by Jimmy King

The late David Bowie performing live during his lifetime, awarded 'Best Rock Song' at the Grammy Awards [Yonhap News]
The late David Bowie performing live during his lifetime, awarded 'Best Rock Song' at the Grammy Awards [Yonhap News]

Meanwhile, David Bowie's final work '★(Blackstar)' swept 5 awards at the Grammy Awards the following year in 2017, beautifully adorning his musical career.
James choi Reporter
artpro@cineplay.co.kr

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