Wes Wilson
1937–
Introduction
Robert Wesley Wilson (July 15, 1937 – January 24, 2020) was an American artist and one of the leading designers of psychedelic posters. Best known for designing posters for Bill Graham of The Fillmore in San Francisco, he invented a style that is now synonymous with the peace movement, the psychedelic era and the 1960s. In particular, he was known for inventing and popularizing a "psychedelic" font around 1966 that made the letters look like they were moving or melting.
His style was heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau movement. Wilson was considered to be one of "The Big Five" San Francisco poster artists, along with Alton Kelley, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, and Stanley Mouse.
Wikidata identifier
Q3567371
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Introduction
American graphic designer and printmaker known for his influencial psychedelic music posters with freehand lettering. He produced posters for the Avalon Ballroom and Bill Graham's Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco from February 1966 until May 1967.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, graphic designer, poster artist
ULAN identifier
500332976
Names
Wes Wilson, Robert Wesley Wilson, Wes (Robert Wesley) Wilson
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed October 24, 2024.