The mural of the late David Bowie in Brixton is to be listed by Lambeth Council.
According to the local authorities, the mural, which is on the side of Morleys department store in Brixton, will be protected.
Talks are also believe to be in progress between the family and the council on the possibility of a more permanent memorial, ‘including statues and place naming’.
Councillor Lib Peck, Lambeth council leader, said: ‘It is ultimately the family’s decision as to what may be appropriate. We must respect that and be patient. Lambeth residents have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection visibly demonstrated by floral tributes, messages and people visiting the Bowie mural to pay their respects to this unique ‘Brixton boy’.
‘We are also in contact with the Bowie fan club and other Brixton organisations who want to honour the memory and legacy of this extraordinary artist. We will share any word we get from his family that will determine what we do next.’
The mural was created by Australian artist Jimmy C in 2013 after researching Bowie's life.
According to the local authorities, the mural, which is on the side of Morleys department store in Brixton, will be protected.
Talks are also believe to be in progress between the family and the council on the possibility of a more permanent memorial, ‘including statues and place naming’.
Councillor Lib Peck, Lambeth council leader, said: ‘It is ultimately the family’s decision as to what may be appropriate. We must respect that and be patient. Lambeth residents have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection visibly demonstrated by floral tributes, messages and people visiting the Bowie mural to pay their respects to this unique ‘Brixton boy’.
‘We are also in contact with the Bowie fan club and other Brixton organisations who want to honour the memory and legacy of this extraordinary artist. We will share any word we get from his family that will determine what we do next.’
The mural was created by Australian artist Jimmy C in 2013 after researching Bowie's life.
