Richard Bernstein - Psychedelic Naked Beatles - 1960s

Guaranteed original poster from 1968. The poster was used during one of the Dokumenta exhibitions in Kassel, Germany. Due to its scandalous nature, a lawsuit followed, and the poster was banned. The poster was printed by Permil & Rosengreen in Denmark, with no other markings. Dimensions are 74 x 62 cm (29 by 24 3/8 inches).

The collaboration between Richard Bernstein and Andy Warhol mainly consisted of Bernstein's work as the regular cover artist for Warhol's Interview magazine from 1972 to 1989.
Role and recognition: Richard Bernstein was responsible for the striking, 'hyper-colored' graphic portraits that adorned almost every issue. Many people initially thought that Warhol himself created the covers, partly because Warhol's name was prominently displayed at the top of the magazine.
Artistic process: Bernstein used a combination of photography (often taken by himself or his friends Bill King and Berry Berenson), collage, airbrush, pencil, and paint to create the images. He gave the subjects a glamour treatment, making them look 'famous'.
Warhol's appreciation: Warhol gave Bernstein full creative control over the covers and reportedly called him his 'favorite artist.'
Impact: Bernstein's covers helped define the celebrity culture of the disco era and gave the magazine its distinctive look, setting it apart from all other magazines at the newsstand.
Besides the cover work for Interview, Warhol admired Bernstein's work in general, and they already had a professional relationship before the collaboration began. Bernstein, for example, also designed posters for some of Warhol's films.

Condition is good, with some damage on the corners caused by push pins and a few small imperfections (see photo). The poster will be shipped in a tube without a frame. If picked up for free, it includes the frame.