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June 26, 2024 By squirt

France’s Beaux Arts Magazine: Sperry “Top 5 Most Captivating Exhibitions in Paris”


Only Human
A solo exhibition by Chuck Sperry
Online Release

I would like to thank my friends and supporters who attended my Paris opening on June 1. What a memorable evening! The prestigious Beaux Arts magazine described the show as one of the “top five most captivating exhibitions in Paris.”

In celebration of my legendary expo in Paris, we are making a very special, limited online release of archive prints, rare test prints, canvases, and panels.

ONLINE RELEASE

 

5 most captivating exhibitions to see in the galleries in Paris in June
By Malika Bauwens

Summer has already started in our Parisian galleries with a great harvest of exhibitions. Since entry is free, why deprive yourself of it? We have selected some exhibitions for you to discover with eyes wide open this month of June.

Spotlight on the artistic and cultural events not to be missed in the galleries in Paris in June 2024. In this program that we have put together for you: classic painting but also installations, photography and sculpture, created by current art talents.

It is also an opportunity to make some discoveries such as admiring rare Italian masters or the works of an American star of screen printing… Some galleries will close their doors for the summer break in a few weeks: remember the dates carefully, so as not to miss these exhibitions!

4. Chuck Sperry, master of American screen printing at the L’Oeil Ouvert gallery:

In the United States, he is a king of screen printing. An iconic American artist, living between San Francisco and here in Grasse, Chuck Sperry (born in 1962) has  caught the eye of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) which houses in their collection his ultra-colorful and psychedelic art. A defining figure in the concert poster field (he’s made posters for The Who, The Black Keys, Nick Cave, Joan Jett, PJ Harvey, Bob Dylan…), the master fuses rock energy and traditional printing methods.

Presented for the first time in France by the L’Oeil Ouvert gallery, Sperry is indeed an eye-grabber!

Filed Under: News, Press & Reviews Tagged With: Beaux Arts Magazine, Bob Dylan, Joan Jett, l'Oeil Ouvert, Nick Cave, Paris, PJ Harvey, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, SFMOMA, The Black Keys, The Who

May 14, 2018 By squirt

From The Archive: Psychedelic Secession 2010 Poster – On Sale!

To celebrate the massive success of my skateboard design with Nick Cave (Read More), I’m opening my archive to release the print version (from 2010) of my Nick Cave skateboard design (April 2018).

In 2010 I made a well-documented European rock art tour for two months, visiting Italy, France, Switzerland and the UK. Read More

My original tour statement: “The Europe 2010 Tour is called “Psychedelic Secession,” and is aimed at connecting to poster movements of the Decadent Period and Belle Epoque in Europe, folding that connection into the Psychedelic Period of San Francisco in the 1960’s, and moving ahead at the forefront of the present modern global silkscreen poster movement.”

In a rare opportunity, this Sperry classic from 2010 will be made available from my archive reserve.

I will be making this very limited online release (right here in this post) on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at a random time.

Important: This release is a mystery tube; I will randomly ship one of the 8 posters shown below for each purchase.

Psychedelic Secession 2010
Firehouse Tour Posters
10 x 35
Edition of 30 each
4 color silkscreen
Printed on different colored paper for each.
Signed and Numbered

SOLD OUT – Thank You!

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I want to welcome a lot of newcomers to my site! I’ll quickly explain how my releases on my website are conducted. My “Psychedelic Secession” posters will be available, right here, in this post on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at a random time. A paypal “Buy Now” button will appear under the price (above). Good luck to everyone, and as always, I am very appreciative of your support!

 

 

Filed Under: Art Prints, News Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Nick Cave, Psychedelic Secession

April 17, 2018 By squirt

World Press: Nick Cave Releases Insanely Cool New Grinderman Inspired Skateboard Designed by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

 

by James Rettig, April 17, 2018 • Billboard

Back in 2015, Nick Cave teamed up with the Australian skate company Fast Times to make an official Nick Cave skateboard, with an illustration from San Francisco artist Chuck Sperry.

That same trio of collaborators has teamed up yet again for another board. This one’s inspired by “Heathen Child,” a song from Cave’s side project Grinderman. A banner on the top of the board features some lyrics from that track: “Hey little Moo Moo, light as a rainbow.”

The board comes in street and cruiser deck styles, and there’s also a t-shirt to go along with it — you can now order any of those world-wide from Fast Times Skateboarding here.

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Here’s a select list of links to articles dropping everywhere in the world press:

Billboard • Spin • NME • Uproxx • Stereogum • Go See Live Music • Post-Punk • Rolling Stone (Italy) • Happy (Australia) • Tone Deaf (Australia) • Oor (Holland) • News Monkey (Belgium) • RTBF (Belgium) • Far Out Magazine (UK) • Nova (Ireland) • Two Eggs (Japan) • Intro (Germany) • Rockol (Italy) • Blitz (Portugal) • Indie Rocks! (Mexico) • Filter (Mexico) • Marvin (Mexico) • Playtusu (Turkey) • Musika Zona (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

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This is one of many insanely cool projects I’ve collaborated with Nick Cave on. In addition to a number of beautiful rock posters I’ve made for Mr. Cave, Nick was kind enough to contribute his lyrics from “The Lyre of Orpheus” from “Abbatoir Blues” to my collection of art and poetry, “Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry” :

Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry

Helikon is Available Here

Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry

Filed Under: Press & Reviews, Rock Posters Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Fast Times, Grinderman, Helikon The Muses of Chuck Sperry, Nick Cave, Skateboard

April 12, 2018 By squirt

Nick Cave x Fast Times by Chuck Sperry – Skate Deck Release

Coming Soon • Nick Cave x Fast Times • The Second Collection

From Fast Times:

“Following Fast Time Skateboarding’s successful (completely sold out) skate deck release with Nick Cave in 2015, we are proud to present our second collaboration with Nick Cave and Chuck Sperry.

“The iconic Australian singer-songwriter, Fast Times’ friend and frontman of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds has left a long-lasting impression with his extensive music catalogue and creative vision.

Nick Cave with Chuck Sperry’s 2015 skate deck for Fast Times Skateboarding

 

“No stranger to Nick’s projects and tour art is San Francisco artist Chuck Sperry. Similar to our first collaboration with these two legends, Chuck’s artwork draws inspiration from Nick’s song, “Heathen Child” from the Album “Grinderman 2”, featuring the lyrics ‘Hey Little Moo Moo, Light As a Rainbow’. The song was chosen by Nick himself to represent the Melbourne skate scene and Fast Times community.

“The full wrap graphic on the decks use a metallic glitter giving the boards a unique texture and feel.”

You can get your hands on the super exclusive street deck, cruiser deck and t-shirt at any of Fast Times’ Australia-based stores – and online worldwide on Saturday the 14th of April HERE.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Fast Times, Nick Cave

February 14, 2015 By squirt

U.S. Release Information for Chuck Sperry’s Nick Cave Deck

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Regular Deck
Artist Edition of 40
Signed and Numbered by artist Chuck Sperry

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Cruiser Deck
Artist Edition of 10
Signed and Numbered by artist Chuck Sperry

Sold Out – Thank You!

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I will be making a very limited online release of (Chuck Sperry signed and numbered) artist editions of my Nick Cave Deck Monday, February 16, 2015 at a random time.

Only for US customers!

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From Fast Times: “True legend of Australian music, Nick Cave has teamed up with Fast Times to produce an exciting and rad collection! After discussing lyrics and a theme, It was agreed Nature Boy best suited the Melbourne Skate Scene and vibe of Fast Times. The Lyrics are taken from ‘Nature Boy’ A track from’s Nick’s ‘Abattoir Blues’ Album which also is featured in the accompanying Fast Times Skate clip.”

“Chuck Sperry is the artist behind this project and has done many of Nick Cave’s tour posters. Hailing from San Francisco, he has worked alongside many other music greats to create some truly unique and iconic pieces of art. The board features a full wrap graphic that uses a metallic glitter (inspired by old school motorbike helmets) to highlight the intricate detail of Chuck’s artwork. It runs throughout the board and gives the board a unique texture and feel. It also features lyrics chosen by ourselves and Nick to reflect the theme of the graphic.”

“We are stoked to have worked with Chuck on this limited edition collection!”  — Fast Times

*OEM Screen Art Template

Filed Under: Art Prints, News, Rock Posters Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Fast Times, Nick Cave

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Chuck Sperry lives in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, where he’s made his particular style of rock poster designs for over 20 years. He operates Hangar 18, a silkscreen print studio, located in Oakland. Learn More…

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