Alan Aldridge - the man with kaleidoscope eyes

until sunday january 25 2009
Design Museum
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28 Shad Thames
SE1 2YD London
England

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Alan Aldridge - the man with the Kaleidoscope Eyes is the first UK retrospective featuring the works of the celebrated illustrator and graphic designer Alan Aldridge.

Late night openingFriday 31 October and Friday 5 December until 10pm.


Alan Alridge. Madam Bell Donna, illustration from The Peacock Party, first published 1979 © Design Museum

Dubbed the graphic entertainer in the 1960s and 70s, Aldridge illustrated lyric books for the Beatles, album covers for the Rolling Stones, the Who and Elton John, was Art Director for Penguin, illustrated children’s books such as the much loved The Butterfly Ball and designed adverts and identities for iconic brands such as the House of Blues and the Hard Rock Café. The exhibition will be an elaborate display of complete works as well as sketches, notes, letters and other archival material as well as films; bringing to life the exciting career of Alan Aldridge.