The Fitzpatrick Family is issuing a limited-edition poster of Houdini. The edition is limited to 500 prints, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. All proceeds will support a number of projects the family is undertaking dedicated to preserving and protecting the legacy of Tony’s life and work. In 1987, Tony left Chicago to pursue a career as an artist in New York. When he returned to Chicago he was determined to create the same kind of rebellious and vibrant artistic community he had experienced in New York. In 1989, with the help of several friends, he opened the World Tattoo Gallery in the then-crumbling South Loop. Among the many heroes Tony celebrated in his work, Houdini was the figure who resonated most deeply with him during this period of his career. Houdini represented escape—a man capable of accomplishing the seemingly impossible. Tony created this poster to commemorate the inaugural exhibition at the World Tattoo Gallery.
