He is also involved in the refurbishment of a 19th century building in Islington which, on completion will be probably the largest space in the world devoted to the display and study of illustration. He also creates works for exhibitions, such as We Live in Worrying Times at Hastings Contemporary. Over the past two decades he has also produced many works for specific sites in hospitals and other public spaces. His books have won numerous prizes and awards, including the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award and the international Bologna Ragazzi Prize. A national institution and the doyen of his profession, he has illustrated over 300 books, which have sold millions of copies and entranced three generations of readers. Sir Quentin Blake is one of the most popular and enduring illustrators in the world, who has enjoyed a 70 year long career. Companion Of Honour (CH) Sir Quentin Saxby Blake CBE
