Exploding Plastic Inevitable

Exploding Plastic Inevitable
Name	Exploding Plastic Inevitable
Location	New York City, United States
Years active	1966-1967
Founded by	Andy Warhol, John Cale, Lou Reed

Exploding Plastic Inevitable was a series of multimedia events organized by Andy Warhol and The Velvet Underground in the 1960s, featuring a combination of rock music, experimental film, and performance art. The events were characterized by their use of light shows, projectors, and other visual effects, creating an immersive experience for the audience, similar to those found in the works of Marcel Duchamp and John Cage. The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events were heavily influenced by the Dada movement and the Surrealist movement, and featured performances by notable artists such as Nico, Mary Woronov, and Edie Sedgwick. The events were also associated with the Factory, Warhol's famous studio and gathering place for artists, musicians, and other creatives, including Billy Name, Brigid Berlin, and Gerard Malanga.

Introduction

The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events were a key part of the 1960s counterculture movement, and were influenced by the works of William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac. The events featured a mix of rock music, poetry readings, and performance art, and were designed to challenge traditional notions of art and entertainment, much like the works of Happenings creator Allan Kaprow. The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events were also associated with the Psychedelic rock movement, and featured performances by bands such as The Velvet Underground, The Grateful Dead, and The Doors. Other notable figures who attended or performed at the events include Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin, as well as artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Claes Oldenburg.

History

The first Exploding Plastic Inevitable event was held in New York City in 1966, and was organized by Andy Warhol and The Velvet Underground. The event was a huge success, and was followed by a series of similar events in other cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. The events were often held in warehouses and other non-traditional venues, and featured a mix of live music, film screenings, and performance art. The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events were also influenced by the works of Kurt Schwitters and Joseph Cornell, and featured collaborations with other artists, including Yoko Ono and John Lennon. Other notable events and festivals that influenced the Exploding Plastic Inevitable include the Fluxus movement and the Happenings of the 1950s and 1960s.

Concept_and_Development

The concept for the Exploding Plastic Inevitable events was developed by Andy Warhol and The Velvet Underground, and was influenced by the Dada movement and the Surrealist movement. The events were designed to be a fusion of art, music, and performance, and featured a mix of rock music, experimental film, and performance art. The events were also influenced by the works of Marcel Duchamp and John Cage, and featured the use of light shows, projectors, and other visual effects. The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events were also associated with the Pop art movement, and featured collaborations with other artists, including Roy Lichtenstein and Claes Oldenburg. Other notable artists who influenced the development of the Exploding Plastic Inevitable include Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns.

Performances_and_Tour

The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events featured a mix of live music, film screenings, and performance art, and were performed by a variety of artists, including The Velvet Underground, Nico, and Mary Woronov. The events were often held in warehouses and other non-traditional venues, and featured the use of light shows, projectors, and other visual effects. The Exploding Plastic Inevitable tour was a huge success, and was attended by thousands of people, including notable figures such as Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin. The tour also featured performances by other notable bands, including The Grateful Dead and The Doors, as well as artists like The Fugs and The Mothers of Invention. Other notable festivals and events that the Exploding Plastic Inevitable performed at include the Monterey Pop Festival and the Summer of Love.

Influence_and_Legacy

The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events had a significant influence on the development of rock music and performance art, and paved the way for future multimedia events and festivals. The events were also influential in the development of the Punk rock movement, and featured performances by bands such as The New York Dolls and The Ramones. The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events were also associated with the Gothic rock movement, and featured performances by bands such as The Sisters of Mercy and The Cure. Other notable artists who were influenced by the Exploding Plastic Inevitable include David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed, as well as artists like Patti Smith and Debbie Harry.

Notable_Performers

The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events featured a variety of notable performers, including The Velvet Underground, Nico, Mary Woronov, and Edie Sedgwick. Other notable performers who appeared at the events include Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin, as well as artists like Yoko Ono and John Lennon. The events also featured performances by bands such as The Grateful Dead and The Doors, as well as artists like The Fugs and The Mothers of Invention. Other notable figures who attended or performed at the events include William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac, as well as artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Claes Oldenburg. The Exploding Plastic Inevitable events were also associated with the Factory, Warhol's famous studio and gathering place for artists, musicians, and other creatives, including Billy Name, Brigid Berlin, and Gerard Malanga.

Category:1960s music festivals