SFMOMA Explores The Art of Noise In A Brand-New Exhibit

Tune in and turn on to one of the most anticipated spring and summer exhibits at SFMOMA.

Milton Glaser, “Dylan Poster” (1967)

I never ditched my vinyl. Even when I relished Green Day on CDs in the ’90s, and my records landed in bins in my parent’s basement, I knew the magical art and liner notes were still there. Art of Noise at SFMOMA recognizes the tug of these musical emotions.

Hugh Spencer and Clairtone Sound Corporation, “Project G” (1963)

The new exhibit explores the evolution of music-related design, from concert posters to digital players, and showcases its impact on our musical experiences throughout the past century. Featuring artifacts drawn primarily from SFMOMA’s collection, the exhibition spans the Floor 7 galleries with an impressive display of 800 artworks. Among these are 550 posters, 150 album covers, 100 design objects and four large-scale installations.

Thilo Oerke and Rosita Tonmöbel, "Rosita Vision 2000” (1971)

“This exhibition is a chance for visitors to reflect on our collective experience of music as visualized through expressive and often cutting-edge design,” says Joseph Becker, associate curator of architecture and design. “The San Francisco Bay Area has been an influential center for graphic and industrial design, including audio products that merge aesthetics and engineering, and era-defining posters and flyers.” Rock on. May 4-Aug. 18, 151 3rd St.,415.357.4000,sfmoma.org

Bonnie MacLean, "The Yardbirds and The Doors at the Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, July 25–30, 1967” (1967)

Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot, “Braun SK-4,” (1956)