"Bill Graham Presents The Kinks, Elton John" psychedelic poster #256 by David Singer, USA, 1970

Psychedelic poster advertising a concert for The Kinks and Elton John. The central image features the head and shoulders of Michelangelo's David, printed in blue ink within a fine black frame. The image is produced twice, the second is reversed, rather like a playing card, and a picture of a brilliant cut diamond appears in the upper right and lower left corners, as if to emphasise this analogy. The event details are printed in black stylised letters, above and below this image, on the white background. The text reads, 'Bill Graham Presents in San Francisco, The Kinks*, Elton John*, Ballin'Jack, Juicy Lucy. Lights - Little Princess 109. Fillmore West 12-13-14-15 Nov. * Will Not Perform Sunday Night'.

Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko

David Singer produced 66 posters for Bill Graham and the Fillmore Auditorium (a legendary music venue in San Francisco, California). He was also the last artist to produce an original series for the Fillmore. Singer's designs employ diverse collaged elements, drawn from both photographic and printed sources, to produce fantastic and often surreal scenes.

E.485-2004