Chuck Sperry

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Sperry Featured Artist at Surf Music Fest in Italy

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be the featured artist at the Surfer Joe Summer Festival 2023 for the 15th Edition of the largest gathering of surf music fans in the world. Surfer Joe is a 4-day immersion into the world of instrumental surf music with an intense program of concerts, seminars and various attractions, all happening mere steps away from the Mediterranean Sea along the beautiful coast of Tuscany.

For his upcoming feature at the Surfer Joe Festival, Chuck will be showing affordable and accessible Old School posters, and surprises. You will find posters popular with rockers: Joe Strummer, The Who, Jello Biafra, Mudhoney, Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins, Rancid, Anthrax, Danzig, Devo, Black Sabbath, Tease-o-rama, Tiki Art, and other classics from Sperry’s archive. 

In addition, Chuck will be presenting his 750 page, career spanning book, “Color x Color, The Sperry Poster Archive 1980-2020” an extensive collection of his world-famous rock posters. 

JUNE • 22-23-24-25 • 2023
TERRAZZA MASCAGNI  
LIVORNO, ITALY

Schedule and Information at Surfer Joe Summer Music Festival

American artist Chuck Sperry is famous for his ethereal and psychedelically saturated screen prints that draw crowds of dedicated fans around the world.

“Chuck has propelled the American rock poster genre to a new level of fine art status with his print work.” – Juxtapoz

One can find his art featured in many books, most notably Color x Color: The Sperry Archive 1980-2020; High Volume: The Art of Chuck Sperry; Helikon: The Muses of Chuck Sperry; Chthoneon: The Art of Chuck Sperry; Idyllion: The Art of Chuck Sperry; The Art of Modern Rock; Peace Signs: The Anti-War Movement Illustrated; and Street Art San Francisco: Mission Muralismo.

Chuck Sperry has honed the craft of designing and hand screen printing for over 20 years to become recognized throughout the world as one of the foremost rock poster artists and printmakers. Elevating the craft to fine art, Sperry creates socio-political artwork beyond rock. He adheres to the ideal that beauty strengthens his message.

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Chuck Sperry at Art Market San Francisco

I’m thrilled to announce I will be exhibiting with Harman Projects at Art Market San Francisco 2023 – April 20 to 23. Art Market San Francisco is the Bay Area’s longest running art fair. It returns to Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion in April 2023 with 85 top galleries from around the world. Join us!

Address:
Fort Mason Center – Festival Pavilion
2 Marina Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94123

Dates:
Select VIP Preview: Thursday April 20, 2023 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Opening: Thursday April 20, 2023 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm

General Admission:
Friday, April 21, 2023 |  11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday, April 22, 2023 |  11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, April 23, 2023 |  11:00am – 6:00pm

Please, all inquiries should be made to Harman Projects concerning all details including entry and available art work. An advance collector’s preview will be available online before the exhibition opens, if you would like to receive a price list please contact us here: If there is a particular artist you are interested in please note that in your email.

https://www.harmanprojects.com/contact

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Sperry at Schneider Museum of Art through April 2023

I’m honored to be exhibiting some pieces at The Schneider Museum of Art.

Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium
January 19 – April 29 

(Opening: Thursday, Jan 19, 5 pm – 7 pm)
Schneider Museum of Art
555 Indiana Street
Ashland, Oregon
(Tues-Sat 10 am – 4 pm)

If you find yourself in southern Oregon this month, pop by this exhibition organized by curator Josef Zimmerman. Featuring works by Bill Fick, Kathryn Polk, Dennis McNett, Electric Calavera, Chuck Sperry, Crystal Wagner, Ravi Zupa and other master print artists, Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium looks closely at what makes printmaking so powerful—it’s an ancient medium (the earliest woodblock print dates to 800 CE!), yet it continuously evolves.

Curated by: Josef Zimmerman

Artists: Bill Fick, Carlos Hernandez, Tom Huck, Dennis McNett, Morning Breath, Inc., Kathryn Polk, Sean Starwars, Chuck Sperry, Crystal Wagner, Ericka Walker, Ravi Zupa

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“Idyllion”, a Chuck Sperry Solo Exhibition and Book Signing in Geneva

Legend Art Gallery of Geneva is excited to announce “Idyllion” – the latest solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist and master printer, Chuck Sperry. 

Featuring brand new screen printed works on wood panel; a survey of recent gig and political art posters; and brand new oversized blotters produced by BC Blotter Co. 

We will debut large scale collage collaborations with Cuban-born artist Jorge.

Also we are offering two new limited edition items: Chuck’s newest art book, “Idyllion, The Art of Chuck Sperry”; and a brand new series of limited edition collectible card sets. The artist will be in attendance. See you there!

On view: November 3 – November 25.

Vernissage: November 3

Legend Art Gallery Presents:
“Idyllion” a Chuck Sperry solo exhibition
Place du Marché 23, Carouge (Geneva)

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The Sperry Collectible Card Set • Series 1

I’m very excited to announce the first in a series of premium collectible card sets featuring a curated selection of the most popular rock posters and prints from my extensive archive. 

The Sperry Collectible Card Set was artfully designed by renown art photographer and premium book designer Shaun Roberts, and it was edited by us both. We are thrilled to present this newest collaboration!

The set comes in a gorgeous fire red, smooth, sturdy portfolio fold box with a secure magnetic snap closure. Title and signature is in gold emboss. The inside cover is gloss printed with a beautiful floral pattern over red, as is the black bumper which snugly cradles the deck of poster cards. A red ribbon aids access to the sealed deck of 25 cards.

The cards measure 5.5″ x 8.5″. Each of the 25 collectable cards faithfully present a different classic Sperry poster on the front. On the back of each card are the poster details; surrounding floral decoration is printed in gold and black with a foil stamped signature.

The box comes shrink-wrapped. The cards come cellophane wrapped inside.

Only 1000 were made.


Sold Out. Thank You!

A live release will follow at TRPS Festival of Posters at the Hall of Flowers in San Francisco on October 15.

 

Archives

Sperry Books: “Color x Color” • “Helikon” • “Chthoneon” • “Idyllion”

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