Lowry's urban landscapes populated by the famous "matchstalk men" rank among the most popular and recognisable works in Modern British art. Only revered as a truly great artist after his death in 1976, his work remains hugely influential and in 2000 his legacy was cemented further by the opening of The Lowry theatre and gallery complex in Manchester. His work achieved a new auction record in 2022 when Going to the Match sold for £7.8 million at Christie's in London.