GALLERY

SIR PETER BLAKE RA

Sir Peter Blake RA 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. His images are born from a love affair with the icons and ephemera of popular culture and his influence on the music world can be summarised by the seminal cover art for The Beatles 'Sergeant pepper' album.

Born in 1932 in Dartford, England, he graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1956. He taught for a number of years in various art schools, from 1964 until 1976 at the RCA, continuing to work and exhibit.

In 1969 Blake became a 'Ruralist' and left the city to live in the countryside with his then wife, the artist Jann Howarth, eventually founding 'The Brotherhood of Ruralists' in 1975.

He now works from his studio in London and maintains a prolific output of work.

Peter was knighted in 2002.