Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in London in 2026 after 20-year journey
By
Tom May
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Summary
After two decades of planning, the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will open in Clerkenwell, London in May 2026, becoming the world's largest dedicated space for illustration. The article discusses the long-overdue recognition of illustration as an art form that shapes visual culture daily yet remains overlooked, and highlights the significance of this permanent home for the illustration community.
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· 3 pulledAfter two decades of planning, false starts and temporary spaces, Britain's illustration community is about to gain something it has long deserved: a permanent home.
The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will open its doors in Clerkenwell, London, in May 2026, becoming the world's largest dedicated space for an art form that shapes our visual landscape daily, yet remains curiously overlooked.
I'll be honest, it's about time, too.
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