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1966 psychedelic concert poster titled "Indian with the Swirling Eyes" (cataloged as FD-38). It was designed by pioneering Spanish-American artist Victor Moscoso for a series of shows at San Francisco's legendary Avalon Ballroom.Poster Significance The Design: This artwork is recognized as Moscoso's first truly psychedelic poster. He took the classic Native American man logo from the concert promoter, Family Dog, and modified it with vibrant, contrasting red and blue swirls over the eyes to create a vibrating optical illusion.The Bands: The shows took place on December 9–10, 1966, featuring Big Brother & the Holding Company (fronted by Janis Joplin), Oxford Circle, and Lee Michaels.Museum Presence: Originals of this print are highly collectible and reside in permanent museum archives, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. |
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