Wes Wilson

1937–

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

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Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed December 18, 2025.

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First acquired
2000

Date of birth
July 15, 1937

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