Following the sad news that of graphic designer and visual artist Storm Thorgerson’s passing, we put together a selection of our favourite artwork of the great genius. Ranging from his early days with design studio Hipgnosis, to his iconic work with Pink Floyd and Zeppelin, through to a healthy selection of his latter-day work with bands like Muse, The Mars Volta, and Biffy Clyro – together Thorgerson’s work demonstrates not only a visually memorable collection of images and album art, but an impressive body of work. Visual threads and references are threaded throughout his decades of work – open blue skies, surreal landscapes, estranged figures, themes of communication (or lack thereof) – it’s all here, ensuring Thorgerson leaves the music world with a rich and vivid body of deathless, inspiring imagery.

RIP Storm Thorgerson (1944 – 2013)

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