Bowie 1976 by Playboy x Shantell Martin

About Bowie 1976

Bowie 1976 is a collection of three distinct, interconnected NFTs by Playboy x Shantell Martin, inspired by the September 1976 Playboy Interview featuring David Bowie, in support of GLAAD. Available exclusively on Nifty Gateway June 29. Visually inspired by the signature photographic triptych that has accompanied nearly 700 Playboy Interviews since Alex Haley sat with Miles Davis in 1962, Bowie 1976 revolves around three classic themes that speak deeply to the Bowie ethos: Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. To create the NFTs, Playboy opened the doors of its Archives and unearthed the candid--at times outrageous-- between a then-29-year-old Bowie and music journalist turned director Cameron Crowe. Harnessing the energy of that 1976 conversation, Shantell thoughtfully reimagined the interview through a contemporary lens, creating a digital marriage of text, imagery, and her signature hand-drawn line work.

Project Credits

Shantell Martin - Artist

Liz Suman - Curator

Ben Sheppee / Observatory - Graphic Design / Animation

Observatory - AR

Andrew Kent - Photographer, 1976 Playboy Interview

Cameron Crowe - Writer, 1976 Playboy Interview

Nifty Gateway - Partner

Neon Gold - Partner