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One sheet This iconic psychedelic poster of Bob Dylan was designed by legendary graphic artist Milton Glaser in 1966.Commissioned by Columbia Records, it was originally included as a folded insert in the 1967 album Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits to generate publicity while Dylan was recovering from a motorcycle accident.Key Design ElementsInspiration: The black silhouette profile was inspired by a 1957 self-portrait of Marcel Duchamp.Hair: The swirling, brightly colored hair reflects the psychedelic style of the 1960s, drawing influences from Art Nouveau and Persian miniatures.Hidden Detail: Glaser reportedly hid the word "ELVIS" within the lines of the colorful hair.Typography: The word "DYLAN" at the bottom uses the Babyteeth typeface, which Glaser designed based on a hand-painted sign he saw in Mexico. |
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