'Nervous Breakdown' Goes Inside Raymond Pettibon’s Legendary Album Art Archive
Raymond Pettibon's album art archive is featured in a new book titled 'Nervous Breakdown' by David Zwirner. The book coincides with an exhibition of Pettibon's works at the Wilhelm-Hack-Museum in Germany, showcasing over two hundred pieces from the Stefan Thull Collection. Known for his influential punk rock imagery, Pettibon's work has been integral to the visual culture of music since 1979.
- ▪The book 'Nervous Breakdown' compiles album cover art by Raymond Pettibon for various artists including Sonic Youth and Black Flag.
- ▪The exhibition at Wilhelm-Hack-Museum is open through September 20.
- ▪Pettibon's artwork is recognized for its dark humor and commentary on American life.
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Art 2 Mins ago 0 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Raymond Pettibon’s extensive album art archive is getting published in Nervous Breakdown, a new book by David Zwirner The publication arrives alongside an exhibition of Pettibon’s works from the Stefan Hull Collection at Wilhelm-Hack-Museum in Germany, now on view through September Even if you don’t know Raymond Pettibon, chances are you know his artwork. Maybe hanging on a faded punk T-shirt, wrapped around a vinyl or sitting in your playlists. The American artist is the mind behind some of the most enduring imagery in punk rock, and now, he’s opening the vault in Nervous Breakdown, a new publication by David Zwirner.
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