Nigel Cooke Phaidon Kids Collections until he chances upon an

until he chances upon an outdoor movie theatre and is awakened to the dazzling world of colours for the first time

historical ephemera such as postcards

or make sure sweets are within reach all day long

and all those interested in the creative process

complete with giant mushroom side tables and permanently installed party streamers

Nigel Cooke Phaidon Kids Collections until he chances upon anAn in depth look at the work and career of this fascinating artist, who is having a profound impact on contemporary painting Nigel Cooke is known for his complex paintings, which thematically explore the meeting point between creative labour, consciousness, art history, consumer culture, and nature. Primarily centred on meticulously painted, large scale urban landscapes, which he calls 'hybrid theatrical spaces', Cooke's work employs disparate styles,