Hard Boiled Art exhibit...
Details have been finalized for our next original art
exhibit. "Hard Boiled Art" presents original pulp
magazine cover art from the 1930's to the 1960's. The
exhibit will run from November 5th to December 6th,
2009 with a reception that is still to be determined.
This is a unique art form. Pulp magazine covers were
very sensational and were considered the most
important aspect in the sales of any particular pulp
series. The socially acceptable boundaries were often
tested and the topics reflected the then current
popular culture.
The covers were typically machismo in nature with
elements of evil or danger and at least one hero. The
1930's had strong detective and science-fiction
followings and the 1960's were all about the 'Red
Scare' of the communists.
Regardless of the threat, the damsels in distress
typically had a torn blouse. :)
Come and enjoy the exhibit. This is a rare
opportunity to see the original art that was used to
create the published covers. It is fun and an
absolute snapshot of an industry that hardly exists
any longer.