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Supergrass

Poster
2005 (offset printing)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This poster advertises the British group Supergrass, playing a concert at the Leeds City Varieties. The City Varieties is one of only a few Victorian era Music Halls, along with Hoxton Hall and Wilton's Music Hall (both in London), to survive from the 1850s. The interior is largely unaltered and usually plays host to a mix of comedy and music shows, much as it would have done in the heyday of Music Hall. More recently, pop bands looking for an interesting venue to perform at have been booked there. As a reminder of this particular performance the promoters of the gig, Futuresound Ltd, had this special limited edition poster commissioned.

The poster's motif was inspired by the designs of Hapshash and the Coloured Coat and also Bob Masse, creator of memorable concert posters since the 1960s. While attending art school in Vancouver, Masse started making posters for the folk acts passing through his city, bearing strong Art Nouveau influences crossed with the psychedelic palette of the era.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSupergrass (popular title)
Materials and techniques
4 process colours and metallic gold litho print on 200 gsm art paper
Brief description
Poster advertising Supergrass appearing at Leeds City Varieties, 16 August 2005. Designed by Martyn Wilson, number 124 of a limited edition of 500
Physical description
Illustrated poster, predominantly in shades of red, with an Art Nouveau-inspired woman playing a stringed instrument, with flowing red hair. Above her head, and surrounding her in a halo, is the title of the band being advertised, 'Supergrass'. Below her torso is the year (2005) and in a futher circular area, the date and information about the venue in yellow and red. The poster is also embellished with gold printed flowers and swirling patterns.
Dimensions
  • Height: 59.4cm
  • Width: 29.7cm
Styles
Production typeLimited edition
Marks and inscriptions
  • FUTURESOUND LTD PRESENT / FUTURESOUND LTD PRESENT
  • SUPERGRASS
  • 2005
  • TUESDAY 16th AUGUST / LEEDS CITY / VARIETIES / £15 Adv.
  • POSTER DESIGNED BY HARDWIRED (MARTYN@HARDWIREDVIDEO.CO.UK)
  • 124/500 M. Wilson (Signed and numbered in gold pen)
Credit line
Given by Kristian Volsing
Production
Attribution note: Number 124 of 500
Summary
This poster advertises the British group Supergrass, playing a concert at the Leeds City Varieties. The City Varieties is one of only a few Victorian era Music Halls, along with Hoxton Hall and Wilton's Music Hall (both in London), to survive from the 1850s. The interior is largely unaltered and usually plays host to a mix of comedy and music shows, much as it would have done in the heyday of Music Hall. More recently, pop bands looking for an interesting venue to perform at have been booked there. As a reminder of this particular performance the promoters of the gig, Futuresound Ltd, had this special limited edition poster commissioned.

The poster's motif was inspired by the designs of Hapshash and the Coloured Coat and also Bob Masse, creator of memorable concert posters since the 1960s. While attending art school in Vancouver, Masse started making posters for the folk acts passing through his city, bearing strong Art Nouveau influences crossed with the psychedelic palette of the era.
Collection
Accession number
S.228-2008

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Record createdSeptember 3, 2008
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