Win a ltd. edition print & entry to the album artwork Fantasy 12″ gigs
Next week, Hen’s Teeth Prints, This Greedy Pig & ChoiceCuts present ‘Fantasy 12’, an artwork-focused series of events and an exhibition.
The question asked of designers and record labels behind some of their favourite album covers was:
“If you could release a record from any iconic artist (past or present), what would the cover look like?”
Those asked include Vlad Sepetov, B Plus, Stephen Serato, Cecilia Martinez, Eric Coleman, Paul Diddy, Errol Richardson, Lemi Ghariokwu, Nick Gazin, Shit Robot, Donal Thornton, Delphine Ettinger, James Marsh, Ian Anderson, Dewey Saunders, Jonny Costello and Lewis Heriz.
Collectively, they are responsible for artwork from Kendrick Lamar, Prince, DJ Shadow, Flying Lotus, Lobster Theremin, Mochilla, Luaka Bop Records, William Onyeabor, Fela Kuti, Run The Jewels, DFA Records, All City Records, Hyperdub, Talk Talk, Aphex Twin, Warp Records, Anderson Paak, Jamiroquai and Soundway Records.
They were then asked to come up with the fantasy artwork. The results will be displayed at The Copper House Gallery, Synge Lane, Dublin 8 from October 13th.
Accompanying the exhibition, is a weekend of live music, DJs and talks and 3 gigs at the Sugar Club including:
Friday 14th October
Edan The Disk Jokk, DJ Scope and Handsome Paddy 10.30pm @ The Sugar Club: €10 plus booking fee
Saturday 15th October
Alex Nut (NTS, Eglo Records) and Colm K
10pm @ The Sugar Club: €10 plus booking fee
Saturday 15th October
A ‘Fantasy 12’ Banter discussion with Jim Carroll Doors 6pm €15 plus booking fee – inc. free entry to the late event plus a free ltd poster
featuring a panel of artists including Vlad Sepetov, the designer of Kendrick Lamar’s Too Pimp A Butterfly and Vice Magazine Art Director Nick Gazin, discussing their iconic album artwork and influences with Jim Carroll.
Prize
So if you’d like to win 2:
2 x tickets to both of the late events
1 x limited edition print from the Fantasy 12” collection
1 x box of Miller or bottle of house wine on the night
Just tell me your favourite artwork with a link or image in the comments before next Tuesday 11th October to be in with the chance to win.
