U2 1997 Framed Bill Graham Presents Rock Poster Signed by the Acclaimed Artist Rex Ray


Item Number: 134

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $336

Online Close: Nov 16, 2009 10:06 PM PST

Bid History: 17 bids - Item Sold!

Description

This U2 1997 poster is custom framed and signed by artist Rex Ray. He is a celebrated contemporary Fillmore poster artist with work displayed in the historical Fillmore Poster Room. From album covers and concert posters for some of the world's biggest rock stars to prints featured by interior desiners to paintings and collage in fine art collections, Rex Ray's artwork is a rare combination of pop sophistication, commercial design and handmade craft. His package designs for David Bowie, as well as for Joe Satriani, Diamanda Galás, Matmos, and Deee-Lite, have earned him an international reputation for his innovation in type and with original photographs, drawings, and collage. He has designed over 100 historic Bill Graham Presents rock and roll tour posters, including ones for The Rolling Stones, Patti Smith, R.E.M., Bjork, U2, and Radiohead, all part of the SFMOMA permanent collection.

Special Instructions

U2 with Oasis at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA, 1997, 32h x 21 1/4w

Donated by

Kira & Philip Robb '76
Rex Ray