Today we all awoke to the news that one of the world’s greatest icons had passed away, leaving many of us in shock.
The outpourings of love for the Thin White Duke have been seen around the globe, with our very own Roddy Doyle offering up a touching tribute.
Fans made a pilgrimage to the mural of Bowie in his hometown of Brixton.
Beautiful to see the tributes pouring in to the David Bowie mural in Brixton this morning. pic.twitter.com/WJiHyJQNJJ
— O2 Academy Brixton (@O2academybrix) January 11, 2016
Flowers and tributes were left for the fallen artist, as well as this stunning work of art.
Flowers at a mural of David Bowie by street artist James Cochran, aka Jimmy C, at Bowie’s birthplace in Brixton pic.twitter.com/Npb7mQpBK0
— AFP London (@afplondon) January 11, 2016
Artists around the world were quick to honour The Man Who Fell To Earth, with the internet absolutely brimming with fans who were eager to show their appreciation.
Have a look at a few of them below.
Been thinking about what to sa. Figured art would say it better. See you Star-man. Thanks for the music #davidbowie pic.twitter.com/q3is8Y60ij
— Christian Ward (@cjwardart) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie #davidbowie #ripdavidbowie #tribute #ashestoashes #art #illustration #drawing pic.twitter.com/a0ADhEP8i1
— Daniel Round (@DanielRound) January 11, 2016
You will be missed, David Bowie. Art by @denniebright pic.twitter.com/DdwvtnfLSt
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) January 11, 2016
Hard to believe he’s gone! Brings back so many memories of listening to Bowie records as a kid. #DavidBowie #Art pic.twitter.com/aeNp20FYu8
— Vincent Keeling Art (@VincentKeeling) January 11, 2016
Our favourite images come courtesy of artist Helen Green (whose work here is really worth following), with these amazing pictures.
(mood ????) Working on perhaps my most cheerful David Bowie pattern to date. Happy 69th Birthday to the Thin White Duke…
Posted by Helen Green Art on Friday, 8 January 2016
This image in particular has been going viral today, a gif which charts the aging of the Brixton musician (created for his 69th birthday last week) and his changing looks along the way.
Pic: Helen Green
One of the Bowie’s biggest fans (seriously, peruse her portfolio), the artist was devastated by the news.
I’m shaking so much, this news isn’t processing at all.. my thoughts and love are with David Bowie’s family, friends and fellow fans today..
— Helen Green (@Helengreeen) January 11, 2016
Perhaps this is her most poignant image of Bowie.
David Bowie, ?
Posted by Helen Green Art on Thursday, 7 January 2016
RIP, Ziggy.
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