20 great posters by the late Gary Grimshaw

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Detroit poster artist Gary Grimshaw, best known for his work during the Grande Ballroom era and White Panther Minister of Arts, died at noon on Monday, January 13, having been in ill health for many years. Grimshaw’s work became synonymous with 1960s Detroit rock ’n’ roll and, in the years since, has become highly collectible. In a 2006 interview, Grimshaw told this writer that “I can’t afford to buy my own work.” Here are 20 examples of Grimshaw magic.

Detroit poster artist Gary Grimshaw, best known for his work during the Grande Ballroom era and White Panther Minister of Arts, died at noon on Monday, January 13, having been in ill health for many years. Grimshaw’s work became synonymous with 1960s Detroit rock ’n’ roll and, in the years since, has become highly collectible. In a 2006 interview, Grimshaw told this writer that “I can’t afford to buy my own work.” Here are 20 examples of Grimshaw magic.

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