Jamie Reid led no cut n paste life

August 10, 2023 7:56 AM

Jamie Reid’s Sex Pistols artwork was a glorious assault on authority. Taking dada and adding a snotty British energy, the late artist gave punk its sharp edges and revolutionary force. Here's a dive into Jamie's history and artwork.
posted by NoMich (7 comments total)

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posted by Jon_Evil at 10:20 AM on August 10, 2023

See also Greil Marcus' Lipstick Traces, which explores the punk/dada connection in depth.
posted by Halloween Jack at 10:41 AM on August 10, 2023 [2 favorites]

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Apparently the SPs thought he was some hairy old hippy and didn't want to have anything to do with him
posted by scruss at 10:53 AM on August 10, 2023

Oh.

I first didn't realize he had passed away, so didn't open the post. I'm so sad. He was a huge inspiration for me, and most people I know, in different ways.

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Goodbye Jamie, we loved you more than you probably ever knew.
posted by mumimor at 11:58 AM on August 10, 2023

Never mind the Sex Pistols, here's to Jamie Reid

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posted by adekllny at 5:42 PM on August 10, 2023

An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

Later dude, I'll miss your art.

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posted by evilDoug at 9:30 PM on August 10, 2023 [1 favorite]

Thanks for this post! He defined a graphic language that so many copied.
posted by ericthegardener at 9:58 AM on August 11, 2023