Author: GRUNENBERG, CHRISTOPH & LAURENCE SILLARS (EDITORS)
Title: Peter Blake. A Retrospective.
Description: London: Tate Publishing, 2007. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Front & back cover lower right corners very lightly bumped. ; With illustrations. Front & back cover lower right corners very lightly bumped. ; 28.5 x 25 x 1.8 cms; 214 pages; Peter Blake: A Retrospective is a comprehensive exhibition catalogue published in 2007 to accompany the major retrospective of British Pop Art pioneer Sir Peter Blake at Tate Liverpool. The book offers an in-depth exploration of Blake's artistic journey, spanning from his early works in the mid-1950s to his more recent creations. Curated by Christoph Grunenberg and Laurence Sillars, the publication provides a detailed analysis of Blake's engagement with popular culture, celebrity, and consumerism, highlighting his innovative use of collage and his role in shaping the Pop Art movement. The catalogue features essays by Simon Faulkner, Marco Livingstone, Christoph Grunenberg, and Laurence Sillars, offering diverse perspectives on Blake's work and its cultural significance. Richly illustrated, it includes numerous color plates that showcase Blake's iconic pieces, such as On the Balcony, Self-Portrait with Badges, and the famous Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. This publication serves as both a scholarly resource and a visual celebration of Blake's enduring influence on contemporary art.. Fine with no dust jacket .

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