Worse Sum

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Works by Karl Wirsum, 1967–71, courtesy of Dan Nadel


Previously: Smoke Hairy Who




Dr. Chicago exhibition poster, 1971




Worse Sum Show exhibition poster, 1970




Detail. From the 2010 publication Karl Wirsum: Drawings 1967-70, by Dan Nadel.
Designed by Norman Hathaway. Oversized (11" x 14"), edition of 1000





From the 2010 publication Karl Wirsum: Drawings 1967-70, by Dan Nadel.
Designed by Norman Hathaway.





From the 2010 publication Karl Wirsum: Drawings 1967-70, by Dan Nadel.
Designed by Norman Hathaway.





From the 2010 publication Karl Wirsum: Drawings 1967-70, by Dan Nadel.
Designed by Norman Hathaway.





From the 2010 publication Karl Wirsum: Drawings 1967-70, by Dan Nadel.
Designed by Norman Hathaway.





Sketchbook drawing, 1968.







First Portrait of the Brand New Star. Silkscreen, 1970






Gargoyle Gargle Oil. Arcylic on mirror, wood. 1969.





Portrait of Wirsum by Bill Arsenault, 1966