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This is a small glazed figure made specifically for visitors to handle, which relates to the recent acquisition 'Paradise Lost' by Steve Dixon. The figure is Tony Blair as a latter-day crusader, sat yoga-style with the bible in his lap. It picks up on the Iraq war themes seen in the 'Paradise Lost' piece, showing him holding a gun and wearing the teacup helmet in reference to the anti-war campaign posters which read 'Make Tea not War'.

York Art Gallery

York

Title

Tony Blair (b.1953)

Date

2012

Medium

earthenware

Measurements

H 14 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

YORAG : 2012.303

Acquisition method

gift, 2012

Work type

Sculpture

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