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In the bowels of the Austin Convention center, blocks away from the rock clubs and BBQs, lies a treasure trove of concert posters.
Flatstock showcases concert poster art, usually sold by the artists. Started by legendary artist and Austin native Frank Kozik and the American Poster Institute, the 2008 SXSW Flatstock is the 16th Flatstock convention since 2002. (Flatstock tours various cities, including Chicago, San Francisco and Denver.) Featuring dozens of artists, hundreds of amazing posters and classes in silk screening, Flatstock provides an opportunity for rock and art fans to buy, learn or just absorb killer poster art.
Prices ranged from $5 (for slightly damaged posters) to more than $500 for unframed work. After the jump, a small sample of the ways that artists have celebrated and advertised concerts over the years.
–post and photos by Tony Pierce
