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Wow. Look at that vibrant lightning bolt. It’s almost electric isn’t it? That’s the David Bowie mural on the side of Morley’s Department Store. Right here in Brixton.

This isn’t just any mural. It’s a tribute to a global icon a Brixton boy who became a rock and roll legend. The artist James Cochran painted it in 2013. He captured Bowie during his Aladdin Sane era. That iconic image the lightning bolt across his face. It’s taken directly from the album cover. Bowie himself said the bolt represented the duality of the mind. How cool is that?

This mural became a focal point after Bowie’s death in 2016. Thousands flocked here to leave flowers messages tributes. It was a powerful display of grief and love. The mural itself shows Bowie’s impact on the world. His music his persona his style. This place in Brixton became a pilgrimage site. A testament to his enduring legacy.

Imagine the scene. Fans gathering. Flowers piled high. The air thick with emotion. This wasn’t just a wall. It was a canvas for collective mourning. A shared space for remembering a star. A beautiful moment in time captured forever.

So here we stand. Before this incredible artwork. Before a symbol of Brixton’s pride. Before a testament to David Bowie’s timeless brilliance. Take a moment. Absorb the energy. Feel the connection. This isn’t just a mural. It’s a story. It’s a feeling. It’s David Bowie.

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