How Britain Went Bonkers
3 of 3 portraits of Theresa May
How Britain Went Bonkers
by Coldwar Steve (Christopher Spencer), published by Time Magazine UK Ltd
colour offset lithograph magazine cover, published 17 June 2019
10 7/8 in. x 7 7/8 in. (276 mm x 201 mm) overall
Purchased, 2019
Reference Collection
NPG D48909
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- Coldwar Steve (Christopher Spencer) (1975-), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Time Magazine UK Ltd. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
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- Cilla Black (Priscilla White) (1943-2015), Television presenter and singer. Sitter in 13 portraits. Identify
- Sir Michael Caine (1933-), Actor. Sitter in 46 portraits. Identify
- David William Donald Cameron (1966-), Prime Minister. Sitter in 4 portraits. Identify
- King Charles III (1948-), King regnant. Sitter in 170 portraits. Identify
- John Cleese (1939-), Comedian and actor. Sitter in 9 portraits. Identify
- Jeremy Corbyn (1949-), Labour politician; MP for Islington North and Leader of the Labour Party. Sitter in 4 portraits. Identify
- Roger Harry Daltrey (1944-), Musician; founder and lead singer for The Who. Sitter in 14 portraits. Identify
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021), Consort of Elizabeth II. Sitter associated with 219 portraits. Identify
- Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), Reigned 1952-2022. Sitter associated with 972 portraits. Identify
- Nigel Farage (1964-), Leader of the Brexit Party and formerly the UK Independence Party (UKIP); member of European Parliament. Sitter in 2 portraits. Identify
- Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex (1984-), Duke of Sussex; son of King Charles III. Sitter in 16 portraits. Identify
- (Alexander) Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (1964-), Prime Minister. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
- Sadiq Aman Khan (1970-), Mayor of London; Labour politician; MP for Tooting. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Theresa Mary May (1956-), Prime Minister. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
- Steve Robert McFadden (1959-), Actor. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (1981-), Wife of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; actor; author. Sitter in 7 portraits. Identify
- Angela Merkel (1954-), Chancellor of Germany. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Jacob William Rees-Mogg (1969-), Politician. Sitter in 2 portraits. Identify
- Donald John Trump (1946-), President of the United States. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
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Satirical artist Cold War Steve has rapidly gained attention in the last year for his online collages which blend UK politics with pop culture to reflect the country’s current political climate. In 2019 he was commissioned to illustrate the cover story for Time magazine's international June edition on Brexit. Working for a largely American audience, he has used images synonymous with the UK's political capital: the Palace of Westminster and a red London bus crashing into the Thames. The bus is populated with internationally recognisable figures, including members of the royal family and leading politicians and actors, as well as lesser-known quintessentially 'British' figures who represent the idea of 'Everyman' – the actor Steve McFadden in his role as Eastenders character Phil Mitchell, and TV-presenter Cilla Black.
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- Place portrayed: United Kingdom: England, London (Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London)
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- Bridges
- Buildings and architecture
- Clocks and timepieces
- Diversity
- Eyeglasses and spectacles
- Flags and banners
- Group portraits
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Brooches, buckles and pins
- Jewellery - Earrings
- Jewellery - Rings
- London
- Transport and vehicles
- Transport and vehicles - Motorised vehicles
- Water
- Words and inscriptions
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