New York City
2018

David Bowie is here
Inspired by the David Bowie is exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, this is Spotify's celebration of the music icon's life in New York City, from his first show at Carnegie Hall to the over 20 years when he called this neighborhood home.

David Bowie exhibit takes over New York City subway station

Spotify has set up an exhibition at the Broadway-Lafayette Street New York City subway station spanning music icon David Bowie's life from his first show at Carnegie Hall through his 20 years of living in the Soho neighborhood. The exhibit is inspired by the "David Bowie is" exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.

David Bowie lived in the Soho neighborhood of New York. The Broadway-Lafayette subway station has a map of his favorite spots.

David Bowie's quotes are displayed all around the Broadway-Lafayette subway station in New York. "You'd be surprised the places I'm able to go," he said of New York City once.

Famed RCA Studios, which used to be on 24th street in New York, is where pianist Mike Garson auditioned for "Changes." He got the gig.

"I've had a sentimental attachment to this city since I was, like, 17."

Subway riders at the Broadway-Lafayette station in New York, won't be able to forget David Bowie. His quotes are displayed everywhere.

"There is a sense of urgency in this town."

More than 400 memorabilia is on display at the David Bowie exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. Subway riders can get a preview at the Broadway-Lafayette subway station.

"I still love this town. I can't imagine living anywhere else. We've been here now, my wife and I, for 10 years. I realized the other day that I've lived in New York longer than I've lived anywhere else. It's amazing: I am a New Yorker. It's strange; I never thought I would be." ~DB 2003

David Bowie had a love for New York, his adopted home. He had much to say about it, and his comments are all over the Broadway-Lafayette subway station.

David Bowie lived in New York and loomed large in the city while also blending in.