Object Details
Published by
North American Star System Production, American
Subject of
Sun Ra, American, 1914 - 1993
The Sun Ra Arkestra, American
Description
A multi-colored paper poster for the musical film Space is the Place featuring Sun Ra and the Arkestra. Sun Ra is depicted in the center of the poster wearing a headdress and collar resembling that of an Egyptian pharaoh. The headdress is topped by a large golden orb with long extensions on either side. On either side of Ra is a yellow and red flaming sun. Above and below him are the words [SUN RA / IN / SPACE IS THE PLACE] small planets are scattered among the lettering. At the top of the poster in dotted white print is [A NORTH AMERICAN STAR SYSTEM PRODUCTION] and black-and-white photo silohuettes of six performers/musicians from the film. The poster is set against a dark blue field with musical notes floating among a spattering of white and blue stars (dots). Towards the bottom is a scene of palm trees, pyramids, cacti, and a spaceship structure. In the bottom yellow border of the poster, in small black print is cast and producer list: [with Ray Johnson Christopher Brooks Barbara Deloney Erika Leder Morgan UptonWalter Burns John Bailey Clarence Brewer Sinthia AyalaLa shaa Stallings / and the Intergalactic Myth-Science Solar Arkestra featuring John Gilmore and June TysonScreenplay by Joshua Smith / Produced by James Newman Directed by John ConeyA Film from North American Star System in Cooperation with El Saturn Research]. There are no markings on the reverse of the poster.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
ca. 1974
Object number
2020.26.36
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
posters
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 20 7/8 × 17 3/16 in. (53 × 43.7 cm)
Place made
United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Movement
Afrofuturism
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Composers (Musicians)
Design
Film
Graphic design
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Music
Musicians
Science fiction
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2020.26.36