Peter Doherty: From drug life to art - a new chapter begins!

Peter Doherty: From drug life to art - a new chapter begins!

Berlin, Deutschland - Peter Doherty has changed visibly in recent years. He has increased in weight, now wears a mustache and the gray hair indicates his life experiences. The British musician, known for bands like "The Libertines" and "Babyshambles", currently lives with his wife Katia de Vidas, his daughter Billie May and two dogs in his in-laws in Normandy. Sächsische.de Berlin shows an exhibition of his works of art entitled "Felt Better Alive", which can be seen until April 26th.

The works of art he exhibits are a reflected examination of his emotional experiences. Some of the work are over 20 years old and painted with his own blood, which symbolizes his life story and the challenges he has experienced. But the newer works that contain pencil drawings from animals and humans also show his artistic development. Berliner Abendblatt emphasizes that the exhibition will also be presented for his upcoming soloalbum, which will appear on May 16, 2025.

Review and new beginning

Doherty has thought a lot about his past, especially about drug use, which had a great influence on his life. After his withdrawal cure five years ago, his focus changed on art; It is now less about money, but rather about personal fulfillment. His lifestyle today - surrounded by his family and the joy of moments together - reflects a positive turn that he has now experienced in his career and personal life. In an interview with NME and charity in difficult times.

The conversations with his bandmates of "The Libertines" and the tour with them gave him courage. He also expressed the desire to organize a reunion of the "Babyshambles", which could possibly take place in October or November. All members of the band are now clean and ready to bring the old songs back on stage. This shows that Doherty and his colleagues have not only developed musically, but also as humans. The reunification could be a highlight of his musical career, which was shaped with "The Libertines" due to his success in the early 2000s.

an artist on many levels

Currently Doherty is in the process of combining his life experiences in music and art. While his solo album "Felt Better Alive" will be released in May, he also plans to publish a fanzine entitled "On Strap" that should include contributions from his fans. This approach shows his appreciation for the community and helps him to support the new generation of artists who often have more difficult in today's music landscape.

The fact that Doherty gives away his works of art or exchanges against children's things shows his desire to spread positive energy and to find a deeper meaning in his creative work. Ironically, his daughter is an important source of inspiration that helps him concentrate on the positive aspects of life.

As Doherty says himself, the emotions are as strong for him as the influence that drugs had on his life. He has learned to find the balance between his creative ambitions and his role as a father. It remains exciting how his artistic journey will develop.