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Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration opens

Created at 2 Jun · 5:29 AM1 source
IN SHORT

The Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration has opened following a 20-year project and a £12.5m investment. The centre will house the artist's archive and champion the art of drawing.

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Key Numbers

£12.5mcost of Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration
20 yearsproject duration
93 yearsQuentin Blake's age

Who's Involved

Quentin Blake
artist whose archive is housed at the new centre
Roald Dahl
author famously paired with Quentin Blake
Patrick Smith
author unpacking Quentin Blake's appeal

↳ Why This Matters

The opening of the Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration marks a significant milestone for the renowned artist, celebrating his prolific career and the art of drawing. The centre aims to preserve his legacy and promote illustration as a vital art form.

Key facts

  • The Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration has opened.
  • The project cost £12.5m.
  • It will house the artist's archive.
  • It aims to champion the art of drawing.

The opening of the Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration marks a significant milestone for the renowned artist, celebrating his prolific career and the art of drawing. The centre aims to preserve his legacy and promote illustration as a vital art form.

Frequently asked questions

It is a new centre dedicated to the art of drawing, housing the archive of artist Quentin Blake.

The centre cost £12.5 million.

Quentin Blake is well-known for his 'odd couple' pairing with author Roald Dahl.

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How It Developed

2 Jun · 5:00 AM
The new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, a 20-year project costing £12.5m, opens this week to house the artist's archive and promote drawing.
The Independent | News via PiQSuite

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The scratchy, inky anarchy of Quentin Blake's unmistakable illustrationsm.piqsuite.com

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