Born in Dartford, Kent, Blake rose to prominence in the late 1950s and early 1960s, becoming a central voice in the development of Pop Art in Britain. His practice spans painting, collage and printmaking, often incorporating imagery drawn from music, advertising, celebrity and everyday life.
Blake’s enduring fascination with popular culture is perhaps most famously expressed in his co-creation of the iconic album cover for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) by The Beatles. He has also produced artwork for musicians including The Who, designed the Band Aid single Do They Know It’s Christmas?, and created the poster for Live Aid. Blake's place firmly established at the intersection of art and music.
Across his work, Blake brings together found imagery and carefully composed elements to create richly layered compositions that feel both nostalgic and contemporary. His collages, in particular, reflect a lifelong interest in collecting and recontextualising visual material from everyday life.
In recognition of his contribution to British art, Blake was knighted in 2002. Today, his work is held in major public and private collections worldwide, and he remains one of the most recognisable and influential artists of his generation.