2. Life and Work
Storm Thorgersen was a English graphic designer most famous for his
work on Pink Floyd’s iconic album artwork Dark Side of the Moon
which has since been widely regarded as one of the best album
artworks of all time. He was born in 1944 and died in 2013.
His art cover is very unique often consists of one abstract image and
sometimes without even the artist or albums name.
Many of Storm Thorgerson's designs are notable for their surreal
elements. He often places objects out of their traditional contexts,
especially with vast spaces around them, to give them an awkward
appearance while highlighting their beauty.
3. Album Covers
Some of Storm’s most famous covers include:
Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon, Pulse
Muse – Absolution, Black Holes and Revelations
Biffy Clyro – Puzzle, Only Revolutions, Opposites
Pendulum – Immersion
The Cranberries – Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
