Quentin Blake to draw L.S. Lowry for new exhibition in Salford
'Magic and adventure'
The exhibition, which will also feature interactive games and opportunities for visitors to write and draw their own stories, will be curated by the Lowry in collaboration with the artist and his studio.Known for his distinctive and humorous style, Blake has written or illustrated more than 500 books, including working with authors including Roald Dahl, Michael Rosen and David Walliams. His illustrations have brought to life some of the most beloved characters in children's fiction from The BFG to Mr Stink.Lowry said the "magic and adventure" of Quentin Blake would not be confined to the exhibition space.
There will be free activities taking place across the building.They will include storytelling sessions with Angelica Sprocket and her never-ending pockets, portrait sessions with local artists and creative activities in family space The Lookout.Visitors will also get chance to delve into some of Blake's best-loved works in the Book Nook. Blake said: "It's wonderful to be given such a generous and imaginative exhibition in such a special site."It was an extra pleasure to be invited to make drawings of Lowry himself. "It's also very good that visitors to the show are invited to draw and I look forward to seeing some of the results."Michael Simpson, director of visual arts at Lowry, said: "We are delighted Quentin has been so supportive and generous and, like us, he wants children and their families to come and have a great time and do plenty of drawing and writing themselves."
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