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Frank Kozik

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Frank Kozik (1962–2023) was an American graphic artist whose work became closely associated with the underground music scene. He created numerous screen-printed concert posters for punk, grunge, and alternative rock bands during the 1990s, establishing a raw visual style influenced by underground comix and political poster art. Kozik later became a prominent figure in the designer vinyl art toy movement, producing collectible figures through collaborations with various toy companies. He also founded Man's Ruin Records.

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What bands did Frank Kozik design concert posters for?

Kozik created posters and artwork for bands including Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Helmet, and the Butthole Surfers. His brightly colored screen prints became closely associated with the underground rock-poster revival of the late 1980s and 1990s.

What is Frank Kozik's Smorkin' Labbit?

Smorkin' Labbit is Kozik's smoking, unshaven rabbit character, first sketched around 1996 and later produced as a vinyl art toy by Kidrobot. Kidrobot adopted Labbit in 2003 and released it in numerous colors, sizes, and themed editions.

Did Frank Kozik run a record label?

Yes. Kozik founded Man's Ruin Records, which released more than 200 records, including early material by Queens of the Stone Age, before closing in 2001.

What was Frank Kozik's role at Kidrobot?

Kozik led Kidrobot's creative direction as chief creative officer from 2014 until his death in 2023. Beyond Labbit, he designed hundreds of limited-edition figures and helped establish vinyl toys as a serious collectible-art medium.