David Bowie tragically passed away in January earlier this year, and his life and legacy continue to be celebrated across the world. One moment that stands out for Mexican fans was his visit to the country in 1997, which inspired a photo shoot with iconic photographer Fernando Aceves. During the visit, Aceves and Bowie visited cultural landmarks across Mexico City and its surroundings, and previously unpublished images from that trip surfaced after the rock star’s death.
Cineteca Nacional, the National Film Archive of Mexico and also one of the premier cultural centers in DF, is hosting an exhibition with all of Aceves’ photos in large format. “David Bowie: El Hombre Que Cayó Una Vez en Mexico” is putting these 13 images on public display for the first time. The exhibition opened on February 24, and was inaugurated by a mini screening of Bowie films, as well as Aceves himself dedicating a few words to his subject.
The free exhibition will close on April 30, and will travel to Los Angeles and New York afterwards, though the location is to be announced. If you’re in Mexico, don’t miss a chance to see it. If you’re in the United States, sit tight; you’ll be seeing these historic images a lot sooner than you think.
For more information on “David Bowie: El Hombre Que Cayó Una Vez en Mexico,” click here or visit Cineteca Nacional’s website.