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"Cheap pop graphics masquerading as fine art or what?" So began the NME's account of the launch of this ground-breaking first exhibition by Central Station Design. It was certainly a highly entertaining exhibition with some fine portraits of firm family favourites such as Arthur Askey (his catchphrase was 'Hello Playmates') and Harry Corbett & Sooty, plus many others. The following is taken from the Manchester City Art Gallery exhibitions programe. Manchester City Art Gallery "This fun-packed exhibition features famous faces from the heyday of British television comedy. The portraits - larger-than-life prints blown up and distorted from original paintings - include family favourites such as Tony Hancock, Kenneth Williams and Tommy Cooper. They have been created by Central Station Design, already well-known for the record sleeve designs of Manchester groups James and Happy Mondays."
The 'Hello Playmates' exhibition later transferred to London's Decorative Arts Group, 9 Church St, London NW8 from 20 November to 1 December 1990. The transfer down to London together with a brief history of Central Station Design was documented in this NME article. | ||
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The Private View / Launch Party for 'Hello Playmates'
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Many thanks to Matt Carroll from Central Station Design for his help with the history and the images |
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