Ephemeral and throwaway as each of these objects were, collectively they tell, in uniquely immediate and visual terms, a part of the history of Britain, the history of ideas and the history of art. Punk has always exerted a fascination, but perhaps never stronger that at this moment. The legacy of punk permeates modern culture and society, and its visual vocabulary infuses much contemporary art, while the punk spirit resonates in particular with the anti-elitist, DIY ethos of today's young blogging artists and musicians.

Loud Flash: British Punk On Paper is currently on view at Honor Fraser Gallery in Los Angeles. Tel. (310) 837.0191