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COPY + PASTE
A Punk-Rock Show
The term punk first appeared in Shakespeare, where it referred to outsiders. In the 1970s, it evolved into a movement that upended art, music, and society. Punk was more than loud protest. It was the response of a generation to political stagnation, social inequality, and economic hardship.
With its radical DIY spirit, punk created a new visual language. Fans designed their own jackets, posters, and spaces. Artists such as Jamie Reid, whose typographic collages shaped the image of British punk, and Winston Smith, who defined the visual identity of the Dead Kennedys, became central voices of this aesthetic.
Their imagery continues to resonate today, influencing designers and artists worldwide. At the same time, punk’s original edge has often lost its sharpness. COPY + PASTE addresses this very point. The exhibition is developed in direct exchange with the creators of the movement and those who carry it forward: Shepard Fairey, INVADER and NoNÅME. For decades, Fairey has translated the DIY ethos into a powerful political visual language. INVADER brings punk into the digital age through thousands of mosaics placed in public space. NoNÅME represents a new, reflective generation that transforms the spirit of punk into avant-garde art.
Together, this constellation demonstrates that punk is alive — as an attitude, a driving force, and a vision for a world in transition.
EXHIBITION: 6. November 2025 – 28. June 2026
Current Openinghours: Wednesday – Saturday / 13:00 – 19:00.
AMUSEUM of Contemporary Art · Schellingstrasse 3, Munich/Germany