The David Bowie Centre: A Question of Cultural Significance in an Era of Consolidation The news that the David Bowie Centre is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum may seem like a trivial aside, but it raises important questions about cultural significance and ownership.
At its core, this story is about the increasingly blurred lines between public and private institutions.
The David Bowie Centre is housed within one of Britain's most prestigious cultural institutions: the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).