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A man in a wheelchairs throws up his arms in front of a large mural
The artist MURUGIAH sits in his studio. He looks out towards the camera, behind him shelves of books and paintings.

Ever Feel Like...An evening with MURUGIAH

Hear from illustrator, artist and designer MURUGIAH as he reflects on his first solo exhibition with Matt Alagiah.
Photo of a three story building with a round one in front
Illustration of a person on a ladder drawing on the wall

New River Head

Quentin Blake set out to create the UK’s national centre for illustration in 2002

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is the UK’s only permanent place for illustration, located in Clerkenwell, London.

Our three galleries in a former waterworks showcase the breadth and dynamism of illustration through regularly changing exhibitions.

Visitors can explore our free spaces, including public gardens, displays and an illustration library. A cafe serving fresh food in historic surroundings is also on offer as well as a shop stocked with unique illustration gifts.

Illustration collections

Explore drawings, posters, books and more from collections across the UK