The Gabba Gallery in Los Angeles will open a major exhibition titled 'Echoes of Gen X: The Art of the Fillmore (1980s–2000s)' on February 21. The show will feature a vast collection of deadstock gig posters and ephemera from the iconic San Francisco music venue, representing over 1,000 concerts from the late 1980s through early 2000s, with works by poster artists like Chuck Sperry, Frank Kozik, and Rex Ray.
The exhibition matters because it presents a significant, focused archive of concert poster art—a vital form of visual culture—from a legendary venue during a pivotal era for alternative and rock music. It highlights the intersection of music and visual art, preserving and showcasing the work of graphic artists who defined the aesthetic of live music for a generation, curated by Jason Ostro and Elena Jacobson.