Black Light Poster Featuring an Astronaut, 1971-1974

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Artifact Overview

This poster is printed with phosphorous ink that fluoresces under ultraviolet lights and appears to glow. Popular in the 1960s-70s, black light posters were associated with the counterculture movement and psychedelic music scenes. This poster was designed by Stanislaw Zagorski, who also created album cover art for musicians like the Velvet Underground, Miles Davis, and for the original Hair soundtrack.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1971-1974

Creator Notes

Sold by Spencer Gifts in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.2.20

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles H. Brown and Patrick Pehoski.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 35 in
Width: 23.75 in

Black Light Poster Featuring an Astronaut, 1971-1974