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The Fillmore West burned bright with psychedelic fire when the Grateful Dead took the stage in early 1969, and this original BG-162 first printing captures the moment in unforgettable style. Designed by Lee Conklin, one of the era’s most visionary artists, the poster pulses with his signature hand-drawn intricacy. Conklin layers the Dead’s portrait, shot by famed photographer Herb Greene, into a swirling sea of faces, figures, and hidden forms. Look closely and you’ll find skulls haunting the upper corners, a perfect nod to the band’s darker mystique.
Conklin’s work here is more than a backdrop, it’s a full sensory experience. The fiery orange and rust tones radiate against deep magenta, creating a molten tapestry that feels alive with movement. Every detail seems to flicker and shift, just like the improvisational spirit of the music it promoted. Supporting acts Pentangle and the Sir Douglas Quintet, along with Brotherhood of Light’s liquid light shows, added to what was truly a full-on trip at the Fillmore West.
BG-162 is widely considered one of the strongest posters of the series, a convergence of Conklin’s boundary-pushing design and the Dead at their most exploratory. Original first printings like this remain highly sought after by Dead Heads and collectors of 1960s art alike.
Size: 21.0" x 14.0"
Artist: Lee Conklin
Condition: Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Adhesive residue on verso from previous hanging. General border and corner handling wear. Slight handling creasing upper center and center borders. Scuffs in upper corners. Diagonal scuff near lower right corner. Minor paper loss on verso due to adhesive removal that has no effect on overall graphic. Small tear in center left from adhesive removal has been repaired on verso. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. Additional photos available upon request.
Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Adhesive residue on verso from previous hanging. General border and corner handling wear. Slight handling creasing upper center and center borders. Scuffs in upper corners. Diagonal scuff near lower right corner. Minor paper loss on verso due to adhesive removal that has no effect on overall graphic. Small tear in center left from adhesive removal has been repaired on verso. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. Additional photos available upon request.
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