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Peter Blake was born in Kent in 1932 and is best known as one of the first pop artists in Britain. In the 1950s he was one of a group of young artists who started to paint pictures and make sculptures about popular culture (or pop culture). They painted things they liked such as films, comic books, and pop music.
- What is Sir Peter Blake known for?
- Why did Sir Peter Blake wear red socks?
- Does Sir Peter Blake have siblings?
- What is Peter Blake inspired by?
- Why is Peter Blake a leader?
- How did Sir Peter Blake help the environment?
- Where is Pippa Blake now?
- What materials did Peter Blake use?
What is Sir Peter Blake known for?
Sir Peter Thomas Blake (born 25 June 1932) is an English pop artist, best known for co-creating the sleeve design for the Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Why did Sir Peter Blake wear red socks?
On Christmas eve of 1994 it was a red pair which he wore for the first race, which they won – so it was decided that the socks were lucky and were worn throughout the campaign. It is an amusing and fitting paradox that the abiding symbol of national affection for Sir Peter Blake is a pair of socks.
Does Sir Peter Blake have siblings?
In that grief, our hearts went out to Lady Pippa Blake, to Sarah-Jane and James, to Peter's mother Joyce; his sisters, Jan and Elizabeth, brother Tony, and all other family members. While New Zealand has lost a national hero, the family has lost a husband, father, son, brother, and close relative.
What is Peter Blake inspired by?
Blake was seen as a radical artist who only painted new things. But actually, his paintings are often quite traditional and were inspired by artists such as Samuel Palmer and William Blake who lived in the 1700s.
Why is Peter Blake a leader?
The visionary leadership of Sir Peter Blake exemplified the qualities of an outstanding leader. He remains a role model for all New Zealanders and he spoke of turning vision into reality and of taking an idea from thought to action. Sir Peter Blake once famously said: "Having vision is not enough.
How did Sir Peter Blake help the environment?
Following his sailing career he turned his focus to helping protect the environment and raising awareness of the issues it faces by voyaging to “environmental pulse points of the planet” and sharing what he discovered.
Where is Pippa Blake now?
Blake has travelled the world extensively but now lives and works on Chichester Harbour near the Hampshire/Sussex border, UK . She exhibits frequently both in the UK and New Zealand. She serves as a founding Trustee for BLAKE an organisation in New Zealand inspiring environmental leadership.
What materials did Peter Blake use?
' Blake explores various techniques from drawing, collage and assemblage, to sculpture and painting using diverse materials from paper, wood and stone, to found objects, pencil, and bronze. The amount of works incorporated in each group increase according to their number.
