Pete is preparing to open the Sheffield leg of Don’t Adjust Your Mindset, an exhibition of paintings, sculptures, photographs and installations that explore modern British life and how we communicate today.
It has just been on show in London and comes to the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield from May 13 to 22.
This is Pete's first major exhibition since his 2018 sell-out show, This Class Works. Another planned Sheffield exhibition, Eight New Works, had to go online only because of the pandemic.
Celebrated for his funny, nostalgic and touching work, the content of this show, while still humorous, is also tinged with darker observations of the world and how we interact with it.
Here we look back at Pete’s career in (our) pictures.
9. Best feet forward
Artist Pete McKee pictured at Seasons Clothing, Sheffield with his new line of footwear in April 2010 Photo: Roger Nadal
10. Fashion fan
Internationally-famous fashion designer Paul Smith and Sheffield artist Pete McKee - the duo have collaborated many times. Pete has exhibited work at Paul's Tokyo store, pictured, and created designs for bags and T-shirts Photo: Pete McKee
11. Primary colours
Pete McKee visiting Meersbrook Bank School, Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield when the school got an award from the Arts Council in July 2010 Photo: Steve Parkin
12. Tribute to Jess
Sheffield Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis with artist Pete McKee. Jess From the Block is one of several paintings featuring the champion heptathlete - Pete did sports cartoons in his early career, including for the Sheffield Telegraph Photo: Steve Parkin