MEET ALBUM COVER ARTISTS STORM THORGERSON AND AUBREY POWELL AT SAN FRANCISCO ART EXCHANGE

Lovers of Covers showcases both rare unseen artwork and classic rock album covers

WHO             

The graphic design team, Hipgnosis, created some of the most recognizable album covers in rock ‘n’ roll history.  The British design group consisted primarily of Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey “Po” Powell and Peter Christopherson through the 1960s and ‘70s. Storm remains an active artist today, running the design team StormStudios. Po now focuses on directing music related films and documentaries, and concerts.

WHAT                       

Storm and Po are leading a discussion and answering questions about their creative experiences with some of the most famous acts in rock.  This will take place at the San Francisco Art Exchange the day after Lovers of Covers’ opening night reception.

WHEN                       

The discussion and Q&A session will be held on Sunday, August 15 at 2:00p.m. Space is limited, so R.S.V.P. ahead of time to ensure admittance: info@sfae.com or 1-800-344-9633.

WHY             

The Hipgnosis partners are in town from London to attend the opening night reception for Lovers of Covers on Saturday, August 14 7:00 – 10:00p.m. at SFAE (458 Geary st.).  Lovers of Covers features more than 60 works of art by Storm Thorgerson, including rare unseen pieces.  Clips from the feature film documentary, Eye Of The Storm: A Film About Storm Thorgerson, by director Roddy Bogawa will also be showing at the reception and throughout the exhibition.  To R.S.V.P. for the reception, e-mail info@sfae.com or call1-800-344-9633.  Lovers of Covers runs August 14 through September 15 at SFAE.  View the collection online.

San Francisco Art Exchange has been the world’s leading dealer of popular icon art and photography since 1983.  It is the home of pin-up artist Alberto Vargas’ collection of drawings and paintings.  SFAE has developed relationships with legendary artists, photographers and celebrities around the world and has represented the art of Ronnie Wood, Rolling Stones guitarist since 1987.  In addition to imagery of and by well-known personalities, SFAE has also enjoyed long relationships with famed album cover artists Storm Thorgerson (Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin), Roger Dean (Yes, Asia), and Stanley Mouse (Grateful Dead) and some of the most significant rock and celebrity photographers in the world.  All unique artwork and rare photographs can be viewed in the gallery located in Union Square at 458 Geary Street between Mason and Taylor, and online at www.sfae.com.  Gallery Hours: Mon-Wed 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thu-Sat 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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