Authentic Concert Posters, Vintage 1968 Janis Joplin Fresno CA Concert Wall Art, Psychedelic, Collectors' Item

This is a rare and visually intense Psychedelic Concert Poster for Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin. It is highly valued for its striking artwork, historical significance, and a famous piece of social commentary embedded in the text. 1. Key Details and Context ● Headliner: BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY ● The Star: The central image features a large, ecstatic portrait of lead singer Janis Joplin, underscoring her rising star power at the time. ● Promoter: Baba Love Company Presents: (a local California promoter). ● Venue: Selland Arena, Fresno, California. ● Date: Friday, April 19 at 8:30 p.m. Historical sources confirm the year was 1968. This was a pivotal time, as Big Brother was in the process of recording their legendary album Cheap Thrills. ● Support Act: THE MINT TATTOO (listed near the bottom). 2. Aesthetic and Social Commentary The poster utilizes a vibrant, high-contrast, multi-color palette typical of the psychedelic art movement (blue, green, purple, yellow, and magenta) with bold, swirling typography to create a sense of visual motion. ● The Joke/Slogan: The most famous and culturally significant element is the text in the lower right corner, written in cloud-like lettering: ● "FREE TO EVERYONE OVER 35" ○ The Meaning: This was a cheeky and defiant reference to the counter-culture slogan, "Don't trust anyone over 30." By offering free entry to those over 35, the promoters were satirizing the generation gap, suggesting that if the establishment wanted to understand what was happening, they were welcome to come see it for free (while young people still had to pay the modest $3.50 ticket price). ● Visual Dominance: The poster is densely filled with swirling light rays and organic lines, with Joplin’s portrait placed against a powerful background, even showing a smaller image of her playing guitar in the upper corner (and possibly a third image near the bottom). This poster is considered one of the best and most desirable Janis Joplin concert posters due to its powerful imagery and its explicit reference to the generational conflict of 1968. Product features - Museum-grade archival paper ensures lasting quality without yellowing. - Vibrant Giclée print technology for bright, intense colors that resist fading. - Light-absorbing matte finish enhances designs and reduces glare. - Available in 46 sizes to suit any space and style preferences. - Engineered for indoor use, making them perfect for home decor. Care instructions - If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.