LIVE AT LEEDS - University of Leeds

In February 2005 Sir Peter Blake opened a
unique gallery dedicated to his music artwork at
the Unversity of Leeds school of music. Included
in the exclusive collection of landmark art are
Sergeant Pepper, Band Aid, Live Aid, Stanley Road
and other visual compositions for albums by Eric
Clapton, Brian Wilson, Ian Dury et al., including, of
course, Face Dances, for The Who.
So, as The Who now return to celebrate their Live
at Leeds concert, The Who and Peter Blake take
the opportunity to work together again, this time
with mutual ties to the University of Leeds.
The new Live At Leeds 2 artwork, shown here for
the first time, has been created by Peter Blake,
following discussions with Pete Townshend. The
artwork will be added to the Leeds gallery, as will
Peter Blake’s Live 8 design. Live Aid and Live 8 are
events in which Peter and The Who both played
a central part. The Live At Leeds 2 artwork will be
the subject of a commemorative limited edition
fine art print publication, signed and numbered
by Peter Blake. This edition will be a sought-after
collectible investment print and its publication
details will be announced on the University of
Leeds website (www.leeds.ac.uk/alumni).
The Sir Peter Blake Music Art Gallery was the
initiative of Simon Warner from the University
school of music and LUU Ents Secretary 1973/4,
Pete Smith. Peter Blake and Pete Smith duly
donated the entire gallery collection, which is
on permanent loan to the University. They have
recently taken the opportunity to work together
again, with master printer, Brad Faine, to make
possible the new celebratory Live At Leeds 2 icon
artwork for the University and The Who.
‘It’s a masterpiece. Classic Peter Blake.’ - Pete Townshend