For yearsnow the mainstream fashion industry has formulated a look of ‘Punk’ brought togetherwith studs, leather, spikes and skulls. If, like me, you are fascinated with labels such as Jeffrey Campbelland Alexander McQueen, have you ever wondered where the initial inspirationscame from…
Last night Iwas privileged to attend the book launch of Russell Bestley’snew book “The Art of Punk” at Tate Modern. The book depicts a complete review of the art/design of punk fromT-shirts and badges to the album cover art of bands such as the Clash and theSex Pistols.
The Art of Punk reviews the world of punk, through illustration,from its initial underground following to the breakthrough of mainstream bandssuch as Green Day and the Offspring.
Through the course of the evening we heard author Russel Bestleydescribe the vision and development of the book and we were taken on ajourney of Punk origins and amazing graphics. My favourite for the evening was the introduction of coloured vinyl. With Punk notorious from its underground following, the introduction of coloured vinyl made it more appealing to the mainstream masses - not to mention its pretty!
Throughout the presentation we were spoilt with a viewing ofan up and coming film “Good Vibrations” (a chronicle of Terri Hooley's life, arecord-store owner developing Belfast's punk-rock scene) to which I am nowhanging out to see!
Punk continues to have influence in media, fashion and music;this once
discarded art form has become a brand in its own right without losing
its integrity.
Purchase a copy of The Art of Punk by Russell Bestley:
Amazon.co.uk
Waterstones
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| PINK VINYL - loving it (image from punk turns 30 blog) |
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| Russell Bestley discussing The Art of Punk at Tate Modern |
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| Punk Artwork form the book |
Purchase a copy of The Art of Punk by Russell Bestley:
Amazon.co.uk
Waterstones
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