Peter Blake

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Peter Blake portrait of Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis unveiled (The Guardian)

Painting unveiled at Worthy Farm during 2022 festival on English pop artist's 90th birthday.

He arrived resplendent in his trademark denim shorts, which stopped the restaurant in its tracks. Blake said: “I visited the first Glastonbury in 1970 and have loved the festival ever since. Blake has close ties to the music world.

Glastonbury Festival 2022: New portrait of Michael Eavis by Sir ... (ITV News)

The portrait shows Eavis, 86, standing in front of the festival's iconic Pyramid Stage. | ITV News West Country.

“After receiving the commission, we took Michael for lunch at a fancy West End restaurant. In 2022, Sir Peter was made a CBE for his services to art. Eavis was made a CBE in 2007 as a result of the positive impact he has made through his work.

New portrait of Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis unveiled (iNews)

The painting by Sir Peter Blake depicts Eavis in front of the festival's iconic Pyramid Stage.

“After receiving the commission, we took Michael for lunch at a fancy West End restaurant. It has returned for the first time in three years after it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I hope my painting encapsulates Michael’s free spirit, joyful energy and love of life.”

Sir Peter Blake portrait of Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis unveiled (NW Evening Mail)

The portrait, unveiled on Sir Peter's 90th birthday, will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery.

“After receiving the commission, we took Michael for lunch at a fancy West End restaurant. I hope my painting encapsulates Michael’s free spirit, joyful energy and love of life.” A new portrait of Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis by English artist Sir Peter Blake has been unveiled at the music festival.

Sir Peter Blake portrait of Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis unveiled (Rhyl Journal)

The portrait, unveiled on Sir Peter's 90th birthday, will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery.

Michael Eavis says portrait is an 'achievement for a dairy farmer from ... (Yahoo News UK)

The portrait by English artist Sir Peter Blake, which was unveiled by Jarvis Cocker on Sir Peter's 90th birthday, will be displayed at the National Portrait ...

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Michael Eavis says portrait is an 'achievement for a dairy farmer from ... (expressandstar.com)