Gig posters and graffiti street art are both popular visual art forms that are closely tied to music and urban culture. While they share some similarities, they also have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Gig Posters: Purpose: Gig posters are designed to promote live music events, concerts, and festivals. They typically include the names of the performing artists, the venue, date, and time of the event. Design: Gig posters often feature eye-catching illustrations or photographs that represent the musical act or the event's theme. They may also incorporate typography and graphic design elements to create a visually appealing layout. Medium: Gig posters are usually printed on paper or other materials suitable for indoor or outdoor display. They may be mass-produced and distributed in a variety of ways, such as being posted on walls, handed out as flyers, or sold as limited edition prints. Legality: Gig posters are legal and often commissioned by promoters, bands, or venues to advertise events. Graffiti Street Art: Purpose: Graffiti street art is a form of urban expression that can serve various purposes, such as beautifying public spaces, conveying social or political messages, or simply showcasing the artist's skills and creativity. Design: Graffiti street art varies widely in style, technique, and subject matter. It can include anything from simple tags (stylized signatures) to intricate murals covering entire walls. Some graffiti artists specialize in specific styles, such as stencils, paste-ups, or 3D installations. Medium: Graffiti street art is typically created using spray paint, markers, or other materials that can be applied to outdoor surfaces like walls, sidewalks, and train cars. The artwork can be temporary or long-lasting, depending on the materials used and the location. Legality: Graffiti street art is often considered illegal or unsanctioned, especially when created without the property owner's permission. However, there are also designated areas and projects where graffiti street art is encouraged and celebrated. Both gig posters and graffiti street art reflect the energy and creativity of urban culture, often drawing inspiration from music, politics, and social issues. Although they serve different purposes and utilize different mediums, they share a common goal of captivating audiences and expressing the artist's vision. Gig posters are generally viewed and created with the mindset that they are products of mass consumption. As a result, they hold a special place in pop culture, as they reflect society’s and artists’ ideas about beauty, politics and essentially every aspect of public life. Whether it promotes a band, a movie, an artist or a concert, a good gig poster should be, above all, 2 things: eye-catching and informative. Thus, even though the key aim of gig posters is publicity, often they end up retained us collectible memorabilia. Street artists, naturally, don’t hesitate to experiment with gig posters art as well, resulting in some emblematic heritage pieces with a strong a sense of identity and community
Gig Posters
Jay Ryan Made in the Midwest All Artists Signed Silkscreen Print by Jay Ryan
Made in the Midwest Limited Edition 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Jay Ryan Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Hand-signed by all the artists in the show.
$209.00
Tim Doyle Chicago Bulls Opening Night 2019 AP Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle
Chicago Bulls Opening Night 2019 Basketball Sport Limited Edition Gig Poster 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on 100 lb. Cougar White Cover Paper by time Doyle. AP Artist Proof. Bulls, Basketball, 2019, Sport, Adidas, NBA, Opening Day, Chicago, Illinois
$268.00
John Vogl Hum Chicago 2011 Silkscreen Print by John Vogl
Hum- Chicago 2011 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 7-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by John Vogl for Hum. The Hideout Block Party / AV Fest, Chicago, 09/10/11 18 x 24 inches. Seven screens printed on French Speckletone "starch mint". Signed and numbered edition of 400.
$99.00
John Vogl Carpool! Metropolis Coffee 2014 Silkscreen Print by John Vogl
Carpool!- Metropolis Coffee 2014 Limited Edition 5-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by John Vogl Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. One of three posters made 2014 for our friends at Metropolis Coffee Roasters here in Chicago. 18 x 24 inches. Five screens on French stock. Signed and numbered edition of 250. Released 30 October 2014.
$99.00
AJ Masthay Bob Weir Ratdog Chicago 2014 Silkscreen Print by AJ Masthay
Bob Weir Ratdog- Chicago 2014 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 3-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by AJ Masthay. Artist Edition, Hand deckled bottom edge.
$373.00
Shepard Fairey- OBEY The Provocateurs- Chicago 2014- Gold Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY
The Provocateurs- Chicago 2014- GoldLimited Edition Event Poster 3-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Shepard Fairey for The Provocateurs Chicago Art Show. The Provocateurs (Chicago) Shepard Fairey Gold Version Screen Print 18 x 24 inches Signed and Numbered Edition of 450, Gold Metallic Ink
$421.00
Shepard Fairey- OBEY The Provocateurs- Chicago 2014- Blue Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY
The Provocateurs- Chicago 2014- Blue Limited Edition Event Poster 3-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Shepard Fairey for The Provocateurs Chicago Art Show. The Provocateurs (Chicago) Shepard Fairey Gold Version Screen Print 18 x 24 inches Signed and Numbered Edition of 450
$421.00
Fugscreens Chicago Bears AP Silkscreen Print by Fugscreens
Chicago Bears 4-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Fugscreens Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. AP Artist Proof 2014
$136.00
Fugscreens Chicago Bulls AP Silkscreen Print by Fugscreens
Chicago Bulls 4-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Fugscreens Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. AP Artist Proof
$136.00
MFG- Matt Goldman Jane's Addiction Lollapalooza Chicago 2009 Silkscreen Print by MFG- Matt Goldman
Jane's Addiction- Lollapalooza Chicago 2009 Music Limited Edition Metallic Gold ink Gig Poster 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Max Goldman for Band Jane's Addiction. AP Artist Prioof. Grant Park, Chicago, IL August 09, 2009. This poster was commissioned by Jane's Addiction for their headlining appearance at this year's Lollapalooza Festival at Grant Park in Chicago. The poster was hand-printed in Obey Giant Art's printing facilities in a strict edition of 110 plus a handful of artist proofs. Cream french speckletone paper uncoated black and metallic copper signed and numbered by MFG- Matt Goldman .
$257.00
John Vogl Bike Delivery! Metropolis Coffee 2014 Silkscreen Print by John Vogl
Bike Delivery!- Metropolis Coffee 2014 Limited Edition 5-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by John Vogl Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. One of three posters made 2014 for our friends at Metropolis Coffee Roasters here in Chicago. 18 x 24 inches. Five screens on French stock. Signed and numbered edition of 250. Released 30 October 2014.
$99.00