The Downward Spiral Tour, 1995 | Milwaukee | Arminski Original Poster
This striking 1995 original silkscreen concert poster was created by master graphic artist Mark Arminski for Nine Inch Nails’ industrial-rock assault on January 18, 1995, at the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Promoting the "New Rock 102" event, the gig hit during the absolute zenith of NIN’s The Downward Spiral era and featured a legendary, avant-garde supporting lineup consisting of the shocking Jim Rose Circus and British alt-rock innovators Pop Will Eat Itself. Designated as image MA-019 in Arminski's highly sought-after chronology, the design masterfully bridges the raw angst of 1990s counterculture with his signature fluid lettering and high-contrast, multi-layered color theory.
Hand-signed in pencil by Arminski, this scarce piece comes from a notoriously tight mid-90s production run where only a few hundred posters were pulled per show. It stands as an elite, blue-chip collectible piece for alternative music archivists and serious fine art collectors wanting to capture Trent Reznor's most iconic era.
Artwork Details
- Title: NIN at Mecca Arena, 1995
- Musical Artists: NIN (Nine Inch Nails), Jim Rose Circus, and Pop Will Eat Itself
- Graphic Artist: Mark Arminski
- Medium: Silkscreen
- Edition: First Printing
- Year of Printing: 1995
- Signature: Signed by the graphic Artist
- Paper Size: 10½" x 22¼"
- Promoter: Miller Genuine Draft Concerts, Cellar Door, New Rock 102
- Venue: Mecca Arena, Milwaukee, WI
- Reference: MA-019
Includes COA from Gold & Silver Pawn Shop