Grapefruit Moon Gallery just acquired an important collection of the original vintage file copy photographs from the estate of Joseph Jasgur, the now legendary Hollywood photographer who was active during the 1940s-1960s. The photographer died in 2009 in Orlando Florida a couple of days before his 90th birthday and his estate contents were sold in […]
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News and features from Grapefruit Moon Gallery.
See gallery co-owner Dan Murphy interviewed by KSTP News anchor Cyndy Brucato. He discusses the origins of Grapefruit Moon and his own personal collection, as well as the general history of pin up at auction, in regards to his new exhibition “Dream Girl: Classic American Illustration.” On view September 13th to October 23rd, 2007.
Sarahjane and Dan Murphy discuss pulpy history and Grapefruit Moon Gallery’s exhibit of original pulp cover art entitled “Hard Boiled Art” in these KMSP clips. Pulp magazine covers were very sensational and were considered the most important aspect in the sales of any particular pulp series. Socially acceptable boundaries were often tested and the topics […]
Grapefruit Moon Gallery will be exhibiting original Cream of Wheat advertising illustrations at Red Wing Framing Gallery October 10-November 2, 2008. Featuring work from the likes of N.C. Wyeth, Jessie Willcox Smith, and St Paul’s own Edward V. Brewer, the Emery Mapes-led campaign depicted the Cream of Wheat brand in the domestic space, insisting on […]
