(Blinky) Palermo. Exhibition announcements, 1970-1973
Four rare invitations to early shows by the German artist Palermo (1943–1977). Originally named Peter Heisterkamp, he adopted his pseudonym from the American boxing promoter Blinky Palermo.
(1) Palermo, Treppenhaus. Konrad Fischer Dusseldorf, 7 April- 3 May undated (1970). Postcard, 10.5 x 14.5 cm, with b/w photographic image. Mailed copy in excellent condition. (2) Invitation flyer for a show of wallpaintings by Palermo at Galerie Heiner Friedrich Munich, 15 Feb - 3 March 1971. Flyer printed orange on vellum, 29.7 x 21 cm, folded and with perforated holes as issued. (3) Palermo, Objekte. Galerie Heiner Friedrich Munich, 5 Dec 1972- 15 Jan 1973. Invitation postcard, 14.8 x 21 cm, with b/w photographic image. (4) Palermo, Objekte. Städtisches Museum Mönchengladbach, 22 Jan - 25 Feb 1973. Invitation card, 19 x 10.5 cm, text printed black on white stock. Mint. (total 4)