David Bowie art in London: Best paintings, portraits, murals and street art of the star

January is a hugely significant month for David Bowie fans.

Not only is it the star’s birthday on January 8, but it's also the month of his death, which occurred just days after on January 10. This year marks the four-year anniversary of his passing.

This icon would have turned 73 in 2020 and to commemorate his birth and death, we’ve rounded up some of the best David Bowie art in London.

From moving murals and street art to striking portraits, over the years many artists have captured the very essence of the legendary singer in their works.

The National Portrait Gallery currently has one abstract oil painting on display by Stephen Finer, which depicts a mostly grey and white canvas with flashes of colour defining the icon's features. The gallery also has portraits by David Wedgbury and David Bebbington in its photographs collection. While these are not currently on display, they can be found online.

Brixton's famous Ziggy Stardust mural became a shrine to the star after his death with many fans signing the wall and leaving flowers by it.

Bowie street art can be found elsewhere in the capital, most notably the black and white piece by Artful Dodger in Elephant and Castle.

A more recent addition lies on Ada Street in Hackney and is claimed by @Zabouartist on Instagram.

Bowie released his final studio album Blackstar on January 8 2016, his 69th birthday. He died two days later having suffered with liver cancer for 18 months.