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Peter Blake — Piccadilly Circus - The Convention of Comic Book Characters, from London Suite
Peter Blake

Piccadilly Circus - The Convention of Comic Book Characters, from London Suite

A vibrant and densely populated screenprint by Sir Peter Blake, bursting with an eclectic assembly of beloved comic book characters gathered together in the iconic setting of Piccadilly Circus. Blake's signature pop art sensibility shines through in the bold, flat colours and playful composition, celebrating the cultural mythology of illustrated heroes and figures from the printed page. The work forms part of his celebrated London Suite, reflecting the artist's lifelong fascination with popular culture, nostalgia, and the colourful iconography of mass entertainment.

Medium
Screenprint in colours, on Somerset paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

June 9, 2016

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Peter Blake, Piccadilly Circus - The Convention of Comic Book Characters, from London Suite

A vibrant and densely populated screenprint by Sir Peter Blake, bursting with an eclectic assembly of beloved comic book characters gathered together in the iconic setting of Piccadilly Circus. Blake's signature pop art sensibility shines through in the bold, flat colours and playful composition, celebrating the cultural mythology of illustrated heroes and figures from the printed page. The work forms part of his celebrated London Suite, reflecting the artist's lifelong fascination with popular culture, nostalgia, and the colourful iconography of mass entertainment.

Medium
Screenprint in colours, on Somerset paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Twentieth Century, Limited Edition Print, Male Artist, Comic Book Characters, British Artist, Knighted Artist, Screenprint, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Urban Subject, Knight Of The Realm, Vibrant Colors, Playful Mood, Figurative, Urban Scene

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