This is just a little post to highlight a small, but
fantastic, exhibition at the British Library.
‘Picture This’ closes on the 26th
of January so, if you love illustration and you haven’t seen it yet, I really recommend
a visit (and it’s free!).
In reviews of picture books the emphasis is so often on words
rather than illustration, but this exhibition focuses entirely on the pictures;
with original artwork, old books and video interviews.
In an age of ebooks,
there’s something quite awe-inspiring about being a few centimetres away from
classic illustrators’ work such as this wonderful drawing of Willy Wonka by Quentin Blake, from Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory:
As well as showcasing the art, the exhibition also looks at
how well-know characters from books have been interpreted and reinterpreted over the years.
This is David Roberts's take on Mole from Wind in the Willows:
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There are more pictures of the exhibition on the BritishLibrary Facebook page.
Have a lovely Christmas!
Yes, do go if you can, it's a lovely little exhibition and if you have the time you can use headphones to hear some of the artists (eg Lauren Child) talk about their work. Happy holidays, all x
ReplyDeleteDrat! I was in town on Tuesday and would have gone if I had known. Well, it's a good excuse for another trip down ;-)
ReplyDelete(the Stanley Spencer at Somerset House is worth a look too. . )
Thanks for reminding me, Abie, that I must get my act together and visit before 26 January. Too many times I think to myself I'd like to visit an exhibition, and then I forget, darn it.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thanks, Abie.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this. I will take my family. And having seen the comment re Stanley Spencer I will try to do that too - as well as our favourite, The Illustration Cupboard.
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