Fucking Films, Mattachine Society Films c. 1970s
Archival pigment print
Edition of 25 per size
Printed on Hahnemühle paper
Reconstructed from historical LGBTQ ephemera.
A striking piece of LGBTQ+ history, this art print is a faithful reproduction of an original flyer from the early 1970s, advertising film screenings at the San Francisco chapter of the pioneering Mattachine Society. These film screenings often featured adult content and were part of the era's push for sexual freedom and community building.
Historical Significance: This flyer is a powerful artifact of the gay liberation movement's more radical and sexually free era, showcasing the independent San Francisco branch's involvement in adult entertainment. The Mattachine Society was the first durable gay rights organization in the U.S.
Distinctive Art Style: Featuring bold typography and a provocative, minimalist line drawing of two intertwined figures, the design reflects the era's raw, counter-cultural aesthetic.
Authentic Details: The print includes the original event information: "thurs fri sat sun 8:30" screenings at "386 Ellis Street" for a "minimum contribution $2.50".
Fucking FIlms offers a unique glimpse into the complex history of early gay activism and the diverse paths taken by different chapters of the movement.
After Hours Art Editions publishes limited-edition prints for collectors drawn to mood, intimacy, and the charged space between art and desire.
Fucking Films, Mattachine Society Films c. 1970s
Archival pigment print
Edition of 25 per size
Printed on Hahnemühle paper
Reconstructed from historical LGBTQ ephemera.
A striking piece of LGBTQ+ history, this art print is a faithful reproduction of an original flyer from the early 1970s, advertising film screenings at the San Francisco chapter of the pioneering Mattachine Society. These film screenings often featured adult content and were part of the era's push for sexual freedom and community building.
Historical Significance: This flyer is a powerful artifact of the gay liberation movement's more radical and sexually free era, showcasing the independent San Francisco branch's involvement in adult entertainment. The Mattachine Society was the first durable gay rights organization in the U.S.
Distinctive Art Style: Featuring bold typography and a provocative, minimalist line drawing of two intertwined figures, the design reflects the era's raw, counter-cultural aesthetic.
Authentic Details: The print includes the original event information: "thurs fri sat sun 8:30" screenings at "386 Ellis Street" for a "minimum contribution $2.50".
Fucking FIlms offers a unique glimpse into the complex history of early gay activism and the diverse paths taken by different chapters of the movement.
After Hours Art Editions publishes limited-edition prints for collectors drawn to mood, intimacy, and the charged space between art and desire.
Each print is produced using museum-grade pigment inks on archival cotton paper, then hand-numbered and signed by the studio.
• Paper: 100% cotton rag, matte finish
• Printing: Archival pigment giclée
• Edition: 25 total, hand-numbered
• Certificate of authenticity included
• Ships unframed
