From March 22nd to June 22nd, 2025, Galerie MR8 in Paris’s Marais district presents David Bowie: Mr Jones’ Long Hair, an evocative David Bowie exhibition that offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the icon’s multifaceted life. Hosted by Galerie MR8, this show goes beyond the surface, immersing visitors in an emotional and sensory experience curated by author David Lawrence.
This David Bowie exhibition features more than 70 powerful images, including many never before seen, taken by Philippe Auliac, Michel Haddi, Denis O’Regan, and Markus Klinko. These photographers, each with a unique perspective, capture Bowie’s shifting personas throughout the years. Lawrence’s accompanying texts serve as a poetic guide through the artist’s influences—from Warhol to Basquiat and Dali—bridging Bowie’s outer world with his interior life.
One highlight includes a rare film by Haddi, alongside exclusive backstage shots from the Serious Moonlight tour. The exhibition pulses with sound as well—a curated three-hour playlist of Bowie’s favorite tracks fills the space, enhancing the atmosphere.
In a striking sensory layer, Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin scents the exhibition space with a fragrance inspired by Bowie’s Berlin years. Notes of blueberry, bamboo, orris, and vanilla carry the memory of creative rebirth. A Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin limited-edition 3x10ml set is available on-site and in Vilhelm’s Paris boutique, where each purchase comes with a free ticket to the exhibition.
This David Bowie exhibition at Galerie MR8 is more than a tribute. With its blending of image, text, music, and scent, it becomes a portal into Bowie’s world. Thanks to the immersive touch of Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin, visitors don’t just see Bowie—they feel him.
