David Bowie mural goes up on side of Morley’s store, Brixton

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17 June, 2013

David Bowie Brixton — David Bowie being painted on to the side of Morley’s in Brixton. Picture by Kaylene Alder

The David Bowie mural in Brixton, inspired by the cover to Aladdin Sane. Picture by Sarah Cook. — The David Bowie mural in Brixton, inspired by the cover to Aladdin Sane. Picture by Sarah Cook.A mural depicting one of Brixton’s most famous offspring, David Bowie, is being painted on the side of Morley’s department store, Brixton Road, today.

These pictures, taken by Sarah Cook and Kaylene Alder, show the image is of Bowie on the cover of his 1973 album Aladdin Sane.

The rock god lived at 40 Stansfield Road, Brixton, from his birth in 1947 until 1953.

Do you know who is behind the mural? Email newsdesk@brixtonblog.com.

4 COMMENTS

And 17 June, 2013 At 17:48

I popped down to have a look. Maurice in ladies lingerie is behind it.
- Maurice 18 June, 2013 At 12:46
  
  Why is Maurice standing behind the mural and why is he wearing ladies’ lingerie?
I live up Brixton hill 17 June, 2013 At 16:33

I’m afraid I do find that extremely funny.
Yuppies Out! 17 June, 2013 At 16:16

Whoever is behind the mural will be pretty squashed up against that brick wall.

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