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[JOHN SEX (John McLaughlin, 1956–1990)]. Bill Landis Presents Velvet Mania at Club 57. New York, 1979–1983. Rare silkscreen poster for the Velvet Mania event at Club 57. In an interview, Kai Eric, co-curator and member of the Club 57 house band, said of this event: “Many events directly tipped their hat to Warhol. For example, “Velvet Mania" was a tribute to the Velvet Underground where Ann [Magnuson] brought the house down when she performed as Nico. (Velvet Mania was an answer to the Broadway show Beatle Mania. The poster designed by John Sex contained their modified slogan. ‘Not the Velvets but an incredible simulation')." This event was hosted by Bill Landis, a purveyor of grindhouse and sleaze cinema who regularly hosted screenings and performances at Club 57. 22 x 17". Unbacked, rolled, soft creasing. Adhesive remnants verso. Edgewear with minor splitting. Fragile.