Sir Peter Blake
British · b. 1932
Painting, Printmaking
DESCRIPTION
A seminal figure in British Pop Art, Sir Peter Blake is best known for his role in bridging fine art and popular culture. He famously co-created the iconic sleeve design for The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album in 1967. Elected a Royal Academician in 1981 and knighted in 2002, his work often features collage, nostalgia, and references to celebrity and folk art.