In Support of
AN ANTHOLOGY OF TEN YEARS OF SGT PEPPER CELEBRITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTES
This December, artist Chris Barker unveils the tenth and final instalment of his acclaimed annual Sgt. Pepper–style Celebrity Montage series.
These remarkable works — a contemporary reimagining of The Beatles’ iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover — honour the celebrated figures we have lost over the past decade from the worlds of music, film, television, and sport.
Over the years, Barker’s montages have paid heartfelt tribute to legends such as David Bowie, Carrie Fisher, Prince, Tina Turner, Dame Maggie Smith, and Muhammad Ali.
To mark this milestone, Barker will publish a beautifully produced commemorative book, present a special London exhibition, and auction an exclusive collection of limited-edition prints.
A DECADE IN THE LIVES – THE BOOK
This beautifully produced, 100-page coffee table volume celebrates a decade-long artistic journey, bringing together all ten images from the project for the very first time. Each image is accompanied by detailed keys identifying every individual depicted, as well as insightful commentary on the people and events that inspired them.
The book features an exclusive foreword by Emmy Award–winning writer David Quantick, along with the complete behind-the-scenes story of how this extraordinary ten-year project came to life.
The final image in the series will be unveiled on December 31st, 2025, after which the book will go straight to press. Supporters who pledge now will be among the very first to receive a copy. Every backer will also receive a beautifully printed card – dispatched before Christmas – that can serve as a keepsake or be given as a gift to represent the forthcoming book.
For those wishing to play a more personal part in this project’s history, a special reward tier is available allowing your name – or that of someone you choose – to be featured within the book itself.
A DECADE IN THE LIVES – THE Auction
For the first time, artist Chris Barker will offer a series of one-of-a-kind, large-format framed prints from his acclaimed Sgt. Pepper series for auction. These are the only prints of their kind in existence, each a unique collector’s piece personally signed by the artist.
The final auction will take place on 16 December at the Museum of Comedy, London, with advance online bidding available from 1 December. Collectors and admirers alike will also be able to follow the auction live online as it unfolds.
With such rare works on offer, strong interest is anticipated, so early bidding is highly recommended.
When the auction goes live at the beginning of December you will be able to bid for the individual prints below
2016 Print
2017 Print
2018 Print
2019 Print
2020 Print
2021 Print
2022 Print
2023 Print
2024 Print
2025 Print
Actors’ Trust
Chris is proud to partner with the Actors’ Trust on this project, a charity his late mother worked with for over 18 years.
Founded in 1882, the Actors’ Trust supports professionals across sound, stage and screen, offering financial and wellbeing assistance in good times and bad. A percentage of profits from A Decade in the Lives will go directly to the charity.