"The four black bars of Black Flag, the Los Angeles punk band, has become one of the most recognisable symbols to emerge from the late 1970s hardcore scene. Its author is Raymond Pettibon."
"Pettibon was making ink drawings populated with drug-addled figures, mushroom clouds, and explicit imagery, which bands on Ginn's label, SST Records, would select to use for their flyers and 7" singles."
"His ink drawings, which pair stark, graphic imagery with handwritten text, draw on sources from literature and comics to politics and popular culture to expose the violence, contradictions and myths underpinning American life."
A new exhibition in Germany presents the most extensive collection of Raymond Pettibon's album cover art, including iconic designs for bands such as Sonic Youth and Black Flag. Pettibon's work, characterized by stark imagery and handwritten text, reflects the violence and contradictions of American life. His early involvement in the Southern California punk scene led to collaborations with bands on SST Records, where his unique ink drawings were often chosen for promotional materials. The exhibition highlights Pettibon's significant impact on visual culture and music.
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