This summer marks 15 years since British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse’s passing, but her spirit persists. The exhibition 'Nothing Personal' by artist Alex Margo Arden, now open in London, delves into Winehouse’s life through hundreds of replicas of her personal items. These include a pair of ballet slippers left outside her home, a birthday card from Mark Ronson and Adele, and books from her library. Arden’s attention to detail is evident, as she sourced exact copies, even purchasing multiple versions of the same book to ensure authenticity.

The exhibition’s third room features a recreation of the fireplace in Winehouse’s home, complete with issues of British Vogue, comic book pages, and a Marilyn Monroe mirror. However, the artist left gaps where personal photos were once displayed, symbolizing the presence and absence of private moments. A scent gallery, complete with a Chanel No.5 perfume dispenser, evokes Winehouse’s tangible presence, while other works, like a stack of jigsaw puzzles, offer insights into her introspective side.

Arden’s tribute also includes self-referential elements, such as a piece made of acrylic ice cubes, each numbered and reminiscent of museum labelling. These numbers highlight the gaps in Winehouse’s story, marking both the known and the unknown. The exhibition, running until January 23, invites viewers to reflect on memory, privacy, and the complexities of a life captured through possessions.