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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

April 23, 2020 By squirt

“Color x Color” Book Release Set for May 15, 2020

Published by Hangar 18
Introductions by Charles Bock and Carlo McCormick, 
Afterword by Josef Zimmerman, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Curator of Contemporary Art
Now in its 3rd Printing
10.5 x 12.875 x 2+ inches 
752 pages / index
800+ color illustrations

Buy Book

“Color x Color: The Sperry Poster Archive” illustrates the 40 year career arc of renowned rock poster artist and master screen printer, Chuck Sperry. The 750+ page tome features over 800 color reproductions of Sperry’s work, from his early years creating posters for Bill Graham’s legendary Fillmore Auditorium, to his eye-arresting work for The Who, Eric Clapton, Pearl Jam, and the Black Keys.

Sperry Introduces each chapter of “Color x Color” with fresh and  insightful autobiographical detail, shedding light on his colorful art, life and career. As the artist prefaces his book: “To show you everything, well, that’s exactly what I set out to do two years ago. This book brings together every poster I have created.” 

The impetus to create this exhaustively complete book originates with the creation of an extensive special permanent collection of Sperry’s art to enter the archives of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. 

“Color x Color” will be available through www.chucksperry.net on May 15, 2020.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Art of Modern Rock, Art of Rock, Chuck Sperry, Color X Color, Contemporary art, Poster Art, Rock Poster, The Who, Urban art

May 18, 2016 By squirt

The Who Oracle Arena Oakland Poster

THE WHO OAKLAND Chuck Sperry

The Who Oracle Arena, Oakland, California
28 x 21.5
Edition of 350
5 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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This poster was available at the Oracle Arena, Oakland, California on Thursday, May 19, 2016 through The Who official merchandise.

 

Filed Under: Rock Posters Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Oakland, Oracle Arena, The Who

April 13, 2016 By squirt

The Who, Pete & Roger, Artist Reserve Release

The Who "Pete Townshend" 50th Anniversary North American Tour 2016 poster by Chuck Sperry

The Who, 50th Anniversary North American Tour 2016
“Pete Townshend”
21 x 31
Edition of 600 
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank you!

The Who “Roger Daltrey” 50th Anniversary North American Tour 2016 poster by Chuck Sperr

The Who, 50th Anniversary North American Tour 2016
“Roger Daltrey”
31 x 21
Edition of 600
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank you!

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My successful collaboration with The Who continues with a pair of matching posters commemorating one of the greatest bands on earth as they continue their 50th Anniversary North American Tour. I am deeply honored to present my portrait posters of Who icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.

I felt the designs should reflect a fresh take on a psychedelic attitude which has transformed the world from the neighborhood I call home. I recruited my talented Haight-Ashbury neighbor, famed rock photographer, Michael Zagaris and he offered me iconic photos of The Who to use with his permission for the project. The work of another Haight-Ashbury neighbor, light show genius, Bill Ham, served as an inspiration for the psychedelic light painting backgrounds. I’ve had the great pleasure to work with Michael Zagaris and Bill Ham on numerous projects over the years, and their work and spirit has served as an important source of guidance and inspiration.

I poured my love for The Who into the seven hand-screenprinted colors of both of my limited edition posters. I printed both posters in heavy gold and silver, hand mixed inks. A very subtle lavender pearlescent glaze has been printed over both Roger and Pete which adds a near subliminal luster to the gold metallic, and tingling pearlescent sparkle to the white areas in both figures. I’m extremely happy with the result, and couldn’t be more proud to have made these two pieces of art for one of the best rock bands on earth!

Filed Under: News, Rock Posters Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, The Who

April 7, 2016 By squirt

The Who, Pete & Roger Diptych, 50th Anniversary North American Tour Posters

 The Who "Pete Townshend" 50th Anniversary North American Tour 2016 poster by Chuck Sperry

The Who, 50th Anniversary North American Tour 2016
“Pete Townshend”
21 x 31
Edition of 600
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

The Who “Roger Daltrey” 50th Anniversary North American Tour 2016 poster by Chuck Sperr

The Who, 50th Anniversary North American Tour 2016
“Roger Daltrey”
31 x 21
Edition of 600
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

My Who posters are officially available through The Who in a very limited (framed, plexiglas) release HERE.

_________________

My successful collaboration with The Who continues with a pair of matching posters commemorating one of the greatest bands on earth as they continue their 50th Anniversary North American Tour. I am deeply honored to present my portrait posters of Who icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.

I felt the designs should reflect a fresh take on a psychedelic attitude which has transformed the world from the neighborhood I call home. I recruited my talented Haight-Ashbury neighbor, famed rock photographer, Michael Zagaris and he offered me iconic photos of The Who to use with his permission for the project. The work of another Haight-Ashbury neighbor, light show genius, Bill Ham, served as an inspiration for the psychedelic light painting backgrounds. I’ve had the great pleasure to work with Michael Zagaris and Bill Ham on numerous projects over the years, and their work and spirit has served as an important source of guidance and inspiration.

I poured my love for The Who into the seven hand-screenprinted colors of both of my limited edition posters. I printed both posters in heavy gold and silver, hand mixed inks. A very subtle lavender pearlescent glaze has been printed over both Roger and Pete which adds a near subliminal luster to the gold metallic, and tingling pearlescent sparkle to the white areas in both figures. I’m extremely happy with the result, and couldn’t be more proud to have made these two pieces of art for one of the best rock bands on earth!

Filed Under: News, Rock Posters Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, The Who

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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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Online Release with EQL
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