Vinyl has become a popular canvas for artists, and its intersection with pop art is evident in various exhibitions. Here are some notable examples ¹ ² ³:
- Art and Vinyl — Artist Covers and Records: This exhibition at kunstmuseum Basel features nearly 150 works by artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and Ai Weiwei, showcasing the relationship between music and vinyl art.
- REVERB: The Vinyl Factory’s immersive exhibition at 180 Studios brings together over 100 artists and musicians working across visual arts, music, film, and live performance, highlighting the intersection of art and sound.
- Art & Vinyl: Artists & the Record Album from Picasso to the Present: Fraenkel Gallery’s exhibition examines the ways artists have been drawn to records and their covers as mediums for original works of art, featuring over 100 often rare and important examples.
- For the Record: Artists on Vinyl: Cranbrook Art Museum’s exhibition features over 50 designs by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Keith Haring, and Andy Warhol, showcasing the use of phonographic recordings and record album covers as a vehicle for creative expression.
- Pressing Matters: An exhibition featuring original artwork on vinyl test pressings by 33 contemporary artists, including Jeremy Deller, Larry Achiampong, and Shepard Fairey.
- Remixed: PONSHOP Studio and Gallery’s annual exhibition features original artwork using 12” vinyl record albums, with participating artists working in this unconventional canvas. Some notable participating artists include Jenna Andersen, Anna Martin, and James Walker.
These exhibitions demonstrate the versatility of vinyl as a medium for artistic expression and its connection to the pop art world.
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