Illustration Hub Draws Crowds | UK News

The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration just smashed its visitor milestone with over 15,000 guests since opening in June — and it’s not slowing down. Celebrating illustration through exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and art installations, the center extended its groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ comic show MURUGIAH: Ever Feel Like... until October 4th, marking both the UK’s first dive into queer comics and MURUGIAH’s debut solo show. New highlights include a whimsical sculpture of Chip, the horse that carried the city, complete with a wish-making star, and Quentin Blake’s own cockatoo weathervane atop London’s oldest windmill (dating to 1707). Funded by National Lottery Heritage money, the site has transformed from an industrial relic into a national hub for creativity — all while offering free family events, storytelling, and library access. It’s where art meets community, history, and imagination. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a7f7cb825400a24