This is a silkscreen blacklight poster created in 1994 by American artist Lindsey Kuhn.
This piece was produced for the 2nd-anniversary event of the legendary live music venue "Emo's" in Austin, Texas. It is a numbered and signed collector's item, with only 150 prints produced.
Lindsey Kuhn is one of the iconic poster artists of the 90s underground music scene. Known for her unique graphic style that spans psychedelic, punk, alternative, and lowbrow art, she is highly regarded in the live poster culture.
"Emo's," the venue, is a long-standing, representative live house in Austin. It played a crucial role in the American indie rock and punk scene from the 90s onwards and is still remembered as a legendary spot where many artists and cultures intersected.
This work features a bold layout of the typography "Celebrate Emo’s 2nd Anniversary," with the names of the performing bands "Killdozer," "Steel Pole Bathtub," and "Daddy Longhead" arranged in sharp, angular letter designs. The text itself functions as part of the graphic, strongly conveying the noisy and psychedelic atmosphere characteristic of 90s live flyers.
The grotesque creature depicted in the center has a visual style that blends comic, horror, sci-fi, and punk culture. The impactful composition, with laser beams being emitted, and the unsettling, toxic worldview symbolize the counter-culture spirit of 90s underground art.
The intense color scheme of fluorescent pink, neon yellow, blue, and black transforms into an even more vivid expression when exposed to blacklight. Under UV light, the colors glow, creating an immersive atmosphere reminiscent of live houses and rave culture.
This is not just a live poster but a highly archival vintage art piece that allows you to feel the historical context of the intersection of 90s American music and art culture.
If you cannot make holes in the wall due to rental agreements, you can create a stylish display by simply leaning it against a shelf or on the floor.
It is framed with an acrylic cover and an aluminum frame.
How about using it for your home interior or as store fixtures?
[Year]
1994
[Country of Origin]
USA
[Size]
H850mm W600mm D20mm Weight 1.3kg
| Product # | A-29 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1300 g |
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