Archive - The Art of Cover Art

Framing Record Covers Within the Canon of Art

Exploring the use of frames and borders inside the 12" canvas

Jan 17, 2023 •

An Ode to the Wraparound Album Cover

The most clever way to design a vinyl (in my opinion).

Apr 28, 2021 •

The Technicolor Influence of Kayōkyoku Records

Where 1960s Japanese and Western cultures collide

Oct 30, 2024 •

Album Covers with Their Heads in the Clouds

Discussing how cloud adorned records continue the tradition of depicting one of art's longest known subjects.

Feb 2, 2023 •

Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me

A short n' sweet catalog of lip album art

Feb 12 •

2025 is Black and White

A collection of the classic style so far this year

Mar 31 •

The Orange Ouevre of Alice Coltrane

Dissecting the symbolism behind the spiritual jazz musician's imagery

Mar 12 •

The Body Crop Revival

A collection of album and single covers from Sticky Fingers to "Diet Pepsi"

Sep 20, 2024 •

The Absence of Cover

Debating the use of solid color album art

Jan 16 •

Where Logos Meet Album Covers: Designer Ivan Chermayeff

Exploring the relationship between NBC, PBS and Gramavision album covers.

Jan 29, 2024 •

Paying Homage or Ripping Off?

Dissecting the blurred line

Aug 31, 2023 •

The Lost Vault of Panart Album Covers

Uncovering the record label that marketed Cuban music to the world

Jan 5 •

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Judy Cantor-Navas

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