The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee

About

Playful, evocative, funny and moving, this interactive exhibition chronicles the artist’s formative years through over 90 McKee creations. Key moments and treasured memories are captured in a new series of paintings, prints and sculpture, as well as highlights from across his career. The artworks are complemented by displays celebrating the clothes, games, music and popular culture of the period, transporting visitors back through the decades.

Split into five sections, the exhibition spans Pete’s earliest memories, including the loss of his mum, through to the teenage joy of finding his identity through fashion and music. Exploring the places and the events that shaped his life and influenced his art, the displays also feature key works from the city’s collection that had an impact on Pete growing up.

As they follow Pete’s journey, visitors will have the chance to play an arcade classic, Space Invaders, hear his 70s pop music playlist and get creative in the exhibition’s Cartoon Workshop zone.

You'll find an exclusive range of Pete McKee merchandise, including the book which accompanies the exhibition, in the museum shop.

While you're visiting by sure to catch Pete's work in amazing augmented reality! Download the Look Up app and see Pete's creations come to life on the top of both the museum and the Children's Hospital.  You'll find all the instructions in the exhibition.