Explosion music poster exhibition

Advertising campaigns behind record releases and the promotion of bands is one of popular music's most creative offshoots, but also one of the most under-valued. Over the years a wealth of compelling graphic design talent has powerfully shaped the public image of singers, bands and record companies.

The anarchic work of Jamie Reid for the Sex Pistols, the industrial-classical pastiches of Peter Saville for Factory Records and the imagined worlds of Roger Dean for Yes created a total visual language and stylistic expression for their bands in an involvement that often went much deeper than mere packaging. Morrissey's visionary concepts for the Smiths record releases will be displayed in their original music poster formats. Also on exhibit are original music posters of Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Joy Division, New Order, The Clash, The Beatles, The Fall and Elvis Costello.

Many of the posters are rare and have never been shown together in one exhibition. Lovers of original music posters will find starting prices affordable. For music enthusiasts and collectors everywhere, EXPLOSION is not to be missed.

The Movie Poster Art Gallery, 1 Colville Place, London, W1T 2BG

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