Bill Owens - Altamont 1969 T-shirt

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Made of 100% organic cotton with a unisex fit, this t-shirt features a historic photograph by Bill Owens, an American photographer and passionate brewer.

In 1969, Bill Owens was commissioned to document a festival held at the Altamont Speedway, where approximately 300,000 people gathered to see the Rolling Stones and other iconic bands of the era. Owens’ shot of a naked man walking through the crowd reflects the complex philosophy of the 1960s counterculture, which advocated both individual freedom and communal responsibility.

BOHEMIA: History of an Idea, 1950–2000 offers new perspectives on the bohemian movement of the second half of the 20th century from multiple global cities. The exhibition features works by 33 artists, including Alice Neel, Wolfgang Tillmans, Nan Goldin, Libuše Jarcovjáková, and David Wojnarowicz. It explores a cultural and lifestyle movement characterized by absolute freedom and devotion to art, often at the expense of poverty. The show focuses on the differences and connections between various bohemian scenes, providing a unique overview of legendary artistic communities worldwide.