Sir Peter Blake, best known as the 'godfather' of British Pop Art and creator of the cover for the Beatles' Sgt Pepper Album, is celebrating his 80th birthday this year. He has been asked to recreate his most famous work, but this time fill it with British cultural figures that he most admires. People included are J.K. Rowling, Noel Gallagher, Grayson Perry, Amy Winehouse, Danny Boyle and David Attenborough. Paul McCartney and his daughter Stella are also there.The new version has been created for a special birthday celebration of Blake's life at the Vintage Festival hosted by Wayne Hemmingway at Boughton House, Northamptonshire, in July. Go to their website to read more and see the full list of people included. The original artwork is pictured below.
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