Claes Oldenburg, Ray Gun Spex 1960/1972

Advertising poster designed by the artist to announce a series of happenings at Judson Gallery, New York, on February 29, March 1, March 2, 1960. Published by Hanns Sohm, Markgroningen in 1972. Offset lithograph printed red on white paper, 64.5 x 76.5 cm. This is the first version in red print, which was rejected by Oldenburg who preferred the second version printed black on green paper.

The Judson Memorial Church events included performances by Claes Oldenburg, Jim Dine, Al Hansen, Allan Kaprow, Dick Higgins and Robert Whitman. Rare copy, held in the collection of Walker Art Center in Minneapolis (titled Snapshots from the City).