Explore the iconic artistry of John Van Hamersveld (born September 1, 1941, Baltimore, Maryland, United States), through this rare original made for the Holland Festival in 1982. John Van Hamersveld is a distinguished American graphic artist and illustrator renowned for his groundbreaking designs of record jackets for pop and psychedelic bands spanning from the 1960s onwards. With a portfolio boasting over 300 albums, including legendary covers like Magical Mystery Tour by the Beatles, Crown of Creation by Jefferson Airplane, Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones, and Hotter Than Hell by Kiss, Van Hamersveld has left an indelible mark on the visual legacy of music.

His journey began in 1963 with the iconic poster for the surf film The Endless Summer, catapulting him into the role of Capitol Records' head of design from 1965 to 1968. In this pivotal period, he curated the visual aesthetics for albums by acclaimed artists such as the Beatles and the Beach Boys. Van Hamersveld's influence extended beyond album covers, as he orchestrated the psychedelic posters for the Pinnacle Shrine exposition. Delve into the extraordinary world of an artistic luminary, where each creation narrates a chapter in the visual history of music. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of cultural heritage—browse our collection and bring home a masterpiece by John Van Hamersveld.



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