Comedian and artist Joe Lycett has paid tribute to Anne Hughes, a Welsh grandmother who gained viral fame after being caught in shop shutters and hoisted seven feet into the air, an incident captured on CCTV and widely viewed on social media. Lycett included a colourful painting of the moment in his first major solo art exhibition, Everything Must Go, at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition explores themes of nostalgia, grief, and loss.
Anne Hughes passed away in 2025, but her granddaughter Lilly Hughes expressed that Lycett's artwork has helped keep her grandmother's legacy alive. The viral clip and Anne's interviews have been viewed tens of millions of times, bringing joy and laughter to many. Lilly noted that the story continues to resonate, serving as a comforting reminder of her grandmother and aiding in the grieving process.
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