In our reverence for great artists, Ghostly International has once again partnered with Audika Records and the estate of virtuosic and prescient musician Arthur Russell (1951-1992) on a limited capsule collection of some of his most memorable visual works.
The second installment brings an expanded series of flyers by both Russell and his partner Tom Lee to a new spread of short and long-sleeve tees, plus a crewneck sweatshirt, and a baseball cap.
Audika Records founder Steve Knutson reflects on the work in a feature at the Ghostly blog:
“The three new designs date from the mid-’70s and are based on gig flyers made by Arthur. He would find images to use in coloring books. I’m most intrigued by both the Lower Manhattan Ocean Club and Sobossek’s designs. If you saw either of those posted in downtown Manhattan at that time, what would you think? Does he perform music for children? Is it a magic show?”
To mark the release of this collection, a donation has been made to GMHC, which is the world’s first HIV/AIDS service organization.
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