Frank Kozik Memorial Exhibit

Wed May 31 2023 at 08:00 pm

Mohawk Austin | Austin

Austin Museum of Popular Culture
Publisher/HostAustin Museum of Popular Culture
Frank Kozik Memorial Exhibit
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Join us for a free exhibit in memory of Frank Kozik featuring his poster art on Wednesday, May 31st at 8pm.
Sponsors include: AUSPop, Yerba Mate, and more.
Frank Kozik
After leaving the Air Force, Kozik worked as a doorman at an Austin nightclub, becoming part of the city's underground-rock scene. He first gained attention as a self-trained underground artist in the early 1980s, making flyers and posters for Austin punk bands.
Kozik moved to San Francisco in 1993, where he started a print shop and founded Man's Ruin Records, which would release more than 200 records by punk and alternative bands. He folded the label in 2001 to focus on fine art.
As his profile grew, Kozik worked with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Melvins, The Offspring, Butthole Surfers, and Helmet.
Kozik designed many album covers, including Queens of the Stone Age's 1998 self-titled debut and The Offspring’s Americana. He directed the music video for Soundgarden's song "Pretty Noose".
Kozik published several books including Man's Ruin: Posters and Art by Frank Kozik and Desperate Measures Empty Pleasures. Kozik created Smorkin' Labbit and was the Creative Director of Kidrobot. Although primarily known for his screen prints, a rare painting of the Labbit sold on the TV blind auction show Four Rooms for £4,000.
Kozik was also a member of the Stuckism art movement.
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Mohawk Austin, 912 Red River St,Austin,TX,United States

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