This striking poster promotes the Toronto Pop Festival 1969, held on June 21 and 22 at Varsity Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. Measuring approximately 21″ x 16″, it is printed on light-colored cardstock, making it a durable yet visually vibrant artifact from one of the era’s key cultural events. The bold red and black lettering contrasts […]
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This ticket is a rare artifact from the “Halloween Mod Happening,” featuring Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable and performances by Nico and The Velvet Underground. Measuring 4 inches by 2.25 inches and printed on silver card stock, the ticket is a perfect representation of the avant-garde aesthetic Warhol was known for. The event took place
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This poster advertises Andy Warhol’s Plastic Inevitable Show featuring The Velvet Underground and Nico at The Trip, a renowned nightclub located on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. The shows were scheduled to run from May 3 to May 18, 1966. Measuring approximately 22 x 14 inches, the poster is a striking artifact of 1960s
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This poster, known as FD#142, advertises The Velvet Underground, Charley Musselwhite, and Initial Shock performing on October 18, 19, and 20, 1968, at the legendary Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California. Designed by renowned artist Wes Wilson and featuring photography by Belmer Wright, the poster measures approximately 13 7/8 x 19 7/8 inches. A postcard
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This oversized postcard advertises The Velvet Underground’s performances from June 27 to June 30, 1968, at the Retinal Circus, a legendary venue located in Vancouver, Canada. Measuring approximately 5 x 14 inches, this striking piece of promotional material was designed by artist S. Seymour, whose bold and vibrant style captures the psychedelic aesthetic of the
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This calendar for May 1968 showcases the lineup for the Shrine Exposition Hall in Los Angeles, California, and was originally printed in the LA Free Press on May 3, 1968. The calendar also exists as a small poster printed on card stock, measuring approximately 6.5 x 11 inches. Designed by renowned artist John Van Hamersveld,
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This postcard advertises a series of performances presented by Family Dog and the Common on the Great Highway in San Francisco, California, on November 7, 8, and 9, 1969. Measuring approximately 5.25 x 8.5 inches, the postcard promotes The Velvet Underground alongside other acts, including Danny Cox, Maximum Speed, Garden of Delight, and John Adam.
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This captivating flyer/handbill announces a series of performances by The Velvet Underground at the Retinal Circus in Vancouver, Canada, from October 31 to November 3, 1968. Measuring approximately 7 x 5 inches, the artwork is both intricate and evocative, encapsulating the psychedelic and experimental aesthetic of the late 1960s. The design, created by artist Frank
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This striking postcard/handbill, designed by Neon Park, advertises the Velvet Underground’s performances on July 12 and 13, 1968, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. This one-sided postcard printed on cardstock measures approximately 3 5/8″ x 6 1/8″. The vivid and surreal imagery showcases Neon Park’s signature psychedelic art style, featuring bold colors, distorted
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This poster promotes the Velvet Underground’s summer residency at Max’s Kansas City in New York City from June 24th through August 23rd, 1970. Designed by Steve Nelson, the artwork captures the band’s striking presence with a monochromatic aesthetic, reminiscent of advertisements seen in NYC subway cars. Its minimalist style reflects the raw and unfiltered energy
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