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Are We Next? political poster by Wes Wilson

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Are We Next? (Reprint from 1965) poster by Wes Wilson, 2016.Are We Next? (1965 Reprint) political poster by Wes Wilson, 2016.

Legendary artist Wes Wilson, generally acknowledged father of the ’60s rock concert poster, designed this power political poster back in 1965. This art led to Chet Helms and later Bill Graham approaching him to do gig posters. This image is still very relevant today, and has been reprinted with Wes’ permission for the 2016 US Presidential Election. Wes writes:
“It’s been many years since I published this, my first poster, in 1965. That’s when my friend Richard Fahrner and I would listen to the depressing news about the escalating ‘Viet Nam War’ while on our way to work at Contact Printing in San Francisco. We didn’t like to hear how our America was getting ever deeper into the deadly quagmire of far off Viet Nam’s civil war. One morning while driving to work I suddenly visualized a jarring poster idea – our flag superimposed with a nazi-style swastika. So shocking it was instantly instructive! Richard was enthused too so after some more discussion among other friends as well I then went on to create this intentionally disturbing self published poster.”
Read More After Moonalice’s performance on September 14, 2016 at Union Square Live in San Francisco, this was one of 10 posters handed out to every guest in attendance. Watch that show in HD at Moonalice.com. Buy Now Unsigned Lithographs and Three color screen prints on cotton rag paper, measuring 16″ X 30″, signed and numbered from edition of 70 are available from Wes. Are We Next? Signed and Numbered Screen Print Edition

Chuck Sperry, Wes Wilson, Stanley Mouse in upcoming Litmus Test: Works on Paper from the Psychedelic Era at Fort Wayne Museum of Art in Indiana

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Litmus Test: Works on Paper from the Psychedelic EraLitmus Test: Works on Paper from the Psychedelic Era Fort Wayne Museum of Art September 8 – November 11, 2018 Artists Chuck Sperry, Wes Wilson, and Stanley Mouse, all with posters in the Moonalice series, have art in the upcoming exhibition Litmus Test: Works on Paper from the Psychedelic Era curated by independent curator and critic Carlo McCormick and FWMoA Curator of Contemporary Art Josef Zimmerman.
The Psychedelic Era was, among many things, a cultural frontier for colors and imagery. Music, politics, and drugs ignited an unprecedented expansion of art revolving around these elements. College campuses around the country, now seen as the birthing grounds for much of the psychedelic era’s ideals, were hotbeds for bright young minds to organize politically and artistically. From Berkeley College to the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, young idealists organized and the art of the era came to fruition. This exhibition will be our bridge to that time, showcasing a variety of psychedelic era works on paper. Highlighting this experience is the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan. The poster work and ephemera of Gary Grimshaw and the photography of Leni Sinclair will showcase the art that poured out of that time and place. Blotter sheets from Mark Mothersbaugh, H.R. Giger, S. Clay Wilson, Chuck Sperry, and more will represent the creative fuel for many of the artists of the time. Also featured will be the work of the poster artists of the time: Wes Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Stanely Mouse, Rick Griffin, and Alton Kelley. Lastly works by artists Alex and Allyson Grey and Isaac Abrams will display the fine art guided and influenced by the era and movement.
Read More Litmus Test: Works on Paper from the Psychedelic Era Exhibition Opening Party: September 14, 6-9pm Celebrate opening weekend of this exhibit and All Access: Exploring Humanism in the Art of Chuck Sperry with live music, cash bar, appetizers, with many of the artists in attendance!
Orange Sunshine Blotter by Chuck Sperry

Orange Sunshine Blotter art print by Chuck Sperry

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Moonalice Legend Book Vol 8 Hardback

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Moonalice Legend Book Vol 8 Hardback (Front) The Moonalice Legend Book Volume 8 Hardback This is it. This is the book you have been waiting for. The book with answers to questions you never thought to ask. Welcome to The Moonalice Legend: Posters and Words, Volume 8, the latest collection of brilliant poster art associated with a band whose legend is in your hands. This volume will introduce you to Clawhammer Moonalice, the half man, half indica banjo player whose grass was very blue, and Daniella Boone Moonalice, whose use of bear poop fertilizer revolutionized cannabis farming. Learn the probability of a full Moonalice on Friday the 13th. Find out how cannabis figured in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and what happened to Puff the Magic Dragon after Jackie Paper grew up. Discover Jerry Garcia’s great insight about playing baseball. Meet Smokey, the Hound of the Basket Case. Discover what happened when the Lone Ranger learned the real meaning of Kemosabe and how the Old Riders of the Purple Sage fell victim to jackalopes. This book also includes the best poster art of San Francisco, created for a band committed to the notion that music, art and laughing are good for the human spirit. Surrender to the fun and enjoy a year’s worth of fine poster art. The legend continues… Features posters and legends for shows from May 23, 2014 to April 19, 2015. Hardcover. 208 pages. 9.25 x 1 x 12.25 inches. This book is dedicated in loving memory to our dear friends Dave Hunter and Earl Stokes. BUY NOW Moonalice Legend Book Vol 8 Hardback (Back)

420 Archive Poster Release

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Moonalice 420 Archive Poster Release According to Moonalice legend, the highest of high holy days is only a week away! In anticipation of this very special day, we are offering a selection of 20 posters by 20 artists from previous 420 shows. Collect these classics and don’t miss out on the upcoming 420 Gathering of the Tribe at Slim’s on Friday 4/20. Get your tickets now! Buy Tickets Limited Time Only

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Posters were created for Moonalice’s 420 Tribal Pow-Wow at Slim’s in San Francisco, CA. Shop Now

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M959 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Jason Wilson with Doobie Decibel System

M959 poster by Jason Wilson

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Pacific Grove Poster Release

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Moonalice Pacific Grove Poster ReleaseAccording to Moonalice Legend, there is a rich and beautiful history with the town of Pacific Grove going back 8 years now. We have been lucky enough to play over a dozen times, and in anticipation of our next appearance at Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days Festival on April 14 and 15, 2018, the poster vault has made available some of the prized posters from past shows in scenic Pacific Grove, CA. These will be available for only a limited time, so choose your favorites now while you can! Moonalice returns to Slim’s for it annual 420 Tribal Pow-Wow. Buy Tickets for this special event. Also, a small number posters from the 2010 show are now available! Quantities limited. The Southern California shows last weekend with Cubensis were epic! If you missed them, watch them now at Moonalice.com. While you’re there, don’t forget to purchase the posters. They are the latest in the series and specially priced at only $20 for a limited time. Buy Now Moonalice returns for Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days Festival April 14-15, 2018.

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From the Archive: A 420 Tribal Pow-Wow!

The following posters were created for Moonalice’s 420 Tribal Pow-Wow at Slim’s in San Francisco, CA.