In the run-up to every World Cup, we all think we can select the ultimate squad. Which midfielders to take, who to leave out? What would happen if we could clone 1966 World Cup winning hero Nobby Stiles’s passion, skill and tenacity?
My collage ‘Midfield Quartet’ has been shortlisted for the Football Art Prize 2026. I used a vintage 1960s photo of Nobby, hand-cut it into 1368 pieces, then rearranged them to create a formidable defensive midfield line. Imagine being tackled by this lot!
The Football Art Prize exhibition will take place at the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield from 11 June 2026, before travelling to the National Football Museum, Manchester from November 2026 until Feb 2027.
Pics from the private view at the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
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For commissions and collabs, drop me an email: hello@mikedipre.com
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