Sir Peter Blake
Sir Peter Blake won international fame in the 1960's as one of the leading exponents of the British Pop Art Movement. His work is represented in major collections throughout the world with images born from a love affair with the icons and ephemera of popular culture. His influence on the music world can be summarised by the seminal cover art for the Beatles “Sergeant Pepper” album. He works from his studio in London and maintains a prolific output.
See Sir Peter Blake’s biography at the foot of this page
Artist Biography
The legendary Sir Peter Blake CBE RDI RA was born in Kent, England in 1932. He was educated at The Gravesend Technical College School of Art and The Royal College of Art. A long and distinguished career followed, becoming a prominent figure in the pop art movement. He has created sleeve designs for The Beatles Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, two of The Who’s album covers and cover of the Band Aid single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. Amongst other numerous honours, in 2002 he was knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to art. His highly collectable and sought after works are still sold throughout the world. He continues to work and live in Chiswick, London.