This flyer advertises Andy Warhol’s Nico & The Velvet Underground performances on May 26 and 27, 1967, at The Boston Tea Party in Boston, Massachusetts. Measuring approximately 8.5 x 11 inches, the flyer was designed by artist D. Arthur Hahn and features an ornate, colorful border of floral patterns that surrounds the central text. The […]
Boston Tea Party – Boston, MA Read More »
This poster promotes The Exploding Plastic Inevitable (EPI), featuring Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground, and Nico, at The Open Stage, located at 23 St. Marks Place in New York City. The performances ran nightly from April 1 to April 31, 1966, and the event was a hallmark of Warhol’s avant-garde multi-media show, blending music, film,
The Open Stage – New York, NY Read More »
This flyer advertises a Velvet Underground performance held on June 9th and 10th, 1967, at the Boston Tea Party, located at 53 Berkeley Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Sharing the bill with the band was the local psychedelic rock group, Beacon Street Union. The flyer measures approximately 8 1/2 x 11 inches and features the distinctive
Boston Tea Party – Boston, MA Read More »
This is a rare, two-sided fold-over invitation for an event held on April 13, 1967, at The Gymnasium, located at 424 East 71st Street in New York City, New York (Sokol Hall). Designed as an invitation to a party celebrating Andy Warhol’s new discotheque, this item is a remarkable example of the cultural intersection between
The Gymnasium – New York City, NY Read More »
This handbill/invitation is a rare artifact from February 1st, 1968, promoting the album release party for The Velvet Underground’s groundbreaking second album, White Light/White Heat. Hosted by Verve Records and held at The Aardvark Cinematheque in Chicago, Illinois, this event occurred just two days after the album’s release, marking the unveiling of one of the
Aardvark Cinematheque – Chicago, IL Read More »
This alternate flyer promotes the Velvet Underground’s performances on May 26 and 27, 1967, at The Boston Tea Party in Boston, Massachusetts. Measuring approximately 8 1/2 x 11 inches, this visually striking flyer features intricate and surreal linework in a monochromatic blue-purple design, showcasing an aesthetic that aligns with the countercultural art of the late
Boston Tea Party – Boston, MA Read More »
This vibrant poster advertises the Velvet Underground’s performances on June 14th and 15th, 1968, at the Hippodrome in San Diego, California. Measuring approximately 22 x 15 1/2 inches, the artwork captures the psychedelic aesthetic of the late 1960s, featuring vivid colors, flowing patterns, and ornate lettering. The artist, Rebecca Galdeano, masterfully blends bold, eye-catching design
Hippodrome – San Diego, CA Read More »
This vibrant poster, created by Wes Wilson, announces a three-night performance at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco on May 27, 28, and 29, 1966. Presented by Bill Graham, the event featured “Andy Warhol and His Plastic Inevitable,” including performances by The Velvet Underground and Nico, along with the Mothers of Invention. The design prominently
Fillmore Auditorium – San Francisco, CA Read More »
This flyer, dated April 9, 1967, advertises a one-night-only event at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, featuring Andy Warhol’s groundbreaking “Exploding Plastic Inevitable” multimedia show. The flyer, printed on standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper, promotes an evening of experimental art, music, and film, encapsulating the avant-garde cultural energy of the 1960s. Headlining the
Hill Auditorium – Ann Arbor, MI Read More »
This vibrant handbill, designed by Wes Wilson, promotes a legendary three-night event held at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California, on May 27th, 28th, and 29th, 1966. Measuring approximately 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, this specific example is printed on bright red paper and is single-sided, showcasing Wilson’s bold and innovative typography. The
Fillmore Auditorium – San Francisco, CA Read More »
