Artist's iconic Sex Pistols punk visuals go on show

An exhibition of iconic work by the artist and graphic designer who created the visuals for the Sex Pistols has opened in Sussex.

Jamie Reid, who died in 2023, designed the artwork for the punk band's 1970s record covers, including the singles God Save the Queen, Pretty Vacant and Anarchy in the UK.

A new exhibition - Jamie Reid: A Lifetime of Radical Gestures - has opened at Brighton's Enter Gallery until 2 May.

A gallery spokesperson described Mr Reid as "a true visionary, always fighting for equality and justice via exciting, rebellious, and risqué works that provoked a reaction".

Mr Reid used collage for many of his designs for the band, including the God Save the Queen cover which became one of the defining images of the punk era.

Its lettering pasted on top of a photo of the monarch and the union jack flag became instantly recognisable.

The week-long exhibition draws from the artist's Rogue Materials series, a significant body of work spanning from 1972 to 2021.

The show includes early posters and flyers from the Sex Pistols and unveils the final approved artwork of the artist before his death.

It will also highlight his involvement with protest movements like the Anti-Poll Tax Alliance and the Occupy London Movement.

John Marchant, a long-time friend of the artist, said: "I am pleased that this classic work is finally available as a tribute to his incredible legacy."

Helen Hiett, buying director at Enter Gallery, said: "In this retrospective, we honour his fascinating life and creativity, and can't wait to bring his iconic work to the people of Brighton and beyond."

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