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The Changes Collection

David Bowie, Masayoshi Sukita

The Changes Collection is an exquisite series of archival grade artist prints, selected by David Bowie and Masayoshi Sukita, from their 40-year collaboration, as recently chronicled in their sold out book, Speed of Life.

'It's very hard for me to accept that Sukita-san has been snapping away at me since 1972... May he click into eternity.' David Bowie

Limited to just 20 copies worldwide, each large format artwork is signed by David Bowie and Sukita-san as a mark of authenticity.

1. The Rise of Ziggy Stardust

The Changes Collection

London: August, 1972

'Whenever Sukita's asked me to do a session I conjure up in my minds eye the sweet, creative big-hearted man who has always made these potentially tedious affairs so relaxed and painless.' David Bowie

 

On his first visit to London in 1972, Sukita became captivated by Bowie's performance and style. After impressing Bowie's manager and photographer Mick Rock with his work, Sukita managed to secure a photoshoot with his hero. It was this first meeting that produced these stunning images.

 
Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex
 

2. Ziggy Plays Guitar

The Changes Collection

London: August, 1972 'In 1972 there was very little information about David Bowie in Japan and when I had arrived in London I had never even heard his name. I was immediately interested and intrigued.' Masayoshi Sukita

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex

3. Starman

The Changes Collection

New York: February, 1973 This photo session took place before Bowie's Radio City Music Hall show in New York. These iconic shots demonstrate the strong Japanese influence on Bowie, which formed Ziggy Stardust and would remain with him throughout his career. 

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex




4. Fashion

The Changes Collection

New York: February, 1973 The clothes were designed by fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto and were brought over from Japan by Sukita's friend, stylist Yacco.  'The clothes looked marvelous.' Masayoshi Sukita

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex



5. We Could Be Heroes

The Changes Collection

Japan: April, 1977 Sukita took the iconic Heroes cover photograph above in April 1977. It was voted 'Best Album Cover' by Melody Maker that year, and is one of the most enduring images of the 21st century.

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex


6. Speed of Life

The Changes Collection

Japan: April, 1977 This photograph was taken during the Heroes session, but remained unpublished until 2012 when it was selected as the cover of Bowie and Sukita's sold out book, Speed of Life. Sukita shot through a porthole to achieve this striking silhouette. 

'I selected about 20 photos to give to David‐san, including the shot on the "Heroes" LP sleeve. When he contacted me to say he wanted to use it, I was delighted.' Masayoshi Sukita

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex



7. Unseen Heroes

The Changes Collection

Japan: April, 1977 The contact sheet from the Heroes session was unseen until the publication of Speed of Life, and is available exclusively from Genesis Publications.

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex



8. Just For One Day

The Changes Collection

Kyoto, Japan: 1980 On a day spent together exploring Kyoto, Bowie went largely unnoticed, allowing Sukita to capture the star in rare unguarded moments.

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex



9. Station to Station, 1980

The Changes Collection

Kyoto, Japan: 1980 'The best way to get to know a city is to count up how much change you have in your pocket and take the subway as far as that amount gets you. Then explore wherever it puts you. I did that several times on my last stay in Tokyo in 2004.' David Bowie

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex


10. Let's Dance

The Changes Collection

London: June, 1983 'David Bowie wasn't a regular performer. I felt that there was much more going on, so much more depth and imagination than from regular musicians.' Masayoshi Sukita

Sukita has captured Bowie's stage presence and charisma throughout their 40‐year friendship. This photograph was taken at London's Wembley Arena.

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex


11. Mr Lawrence

The Changes Collection

New York: 1989 'When I said I wanted to take a close‐up of his face, David‐san played the film's main theme and, soon, a very quiet yet tastefully profound expression emerged from his face. It was a very moving moment.' Masayoshi Sukita

This shot was taken around the time Bowie was putting together Tin Machine. Sukita brought the soundtrack to the film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence to the session, setting the mood that produced this portrait.

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex



12. Sunday

The Changes Collection

New York: 2002 'Portraits are always the hardest things to do seriously. It feels, ultimately, like the deer in headlights. There is something in this shot that lets me know that Sukita‐san has said, 'Just two or three more, David, nearly finished,' or 'Don't forget to leave the scarf behind.' David Bowie

Bowie once more returned to one of his favourite photographers to promote his 2002 album, Heathen. Taken 30 years after they met, the trust between the two artists is apparent in this photograph. Some of Sukita's favourite shots are from this session.

Edition: 20 copies, signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex


The Changes Suite

The Changes Collection

The Changes Complete Collection (prints 1-12) was presented in full, showcasing the evolution of the artists' style and friendship. Series: 12 prints signed by the artists 
Dimensions: 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30") 
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV perspex

The Changes Collection

Select from the following copies:

1. Rise of Ziggy StardustNo longer available

1. Rise of Ziggy Stardust

2. Ziggy Plays GuitarNo longer available

2. Ziggy Plays Guitar

3. StarmanNo longer available

3. Starman

4. FashionNo longer available

4. Fashion

5. We Could Be HeroesNo longer available

5. We Could Be Heroes

6. Speed of LifeNo longer available

6. Speed of Life

7. Unseen HeroesNo longer available

7. Unseen Heroes

8. Just For One DayNo longer available

8. Just For One Day

9. Station To StationNo longer available

9. Station To Station

10. Let's DanceNo longer available

10. Let's Dance

11. Mr LawrenceNo longer available

11. Mr Lawrence

12. SundayNo longer available

12. Sunday

1. Rise of Ziggy Stardust
Unframed Print
No longer available
Framed Print
No longer available

A series of artist signed prints by David Bowie and Masayoshi Sukita. From their sold out book, SPEED OF LIFE, the two authors have chosen 12 of their favourite photographs to be reproduced as large format archival grade prints.

  • Available from: September 2012
  • Dimensions: 20in x 30in
  • 12 images
  • 1. Rise of Ziggy Stardust
    20 numbered prints
  • Signed by:
    David Bowie and Masayoshi Sukita
  • Paper:
    100% Cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Pearl 320gsm
  • Extras:
    Framed in black hard wood with acid free mount and high protection UV perspex
  • Unframed Print
    50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
  • Framed Print
    59cm x 79.5cm (23.25" x 31.25"), framed in hard wood with acid free mount and high protection UV perspex

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