It is with profound sadness that HASF announces the passing of Robert M. Leon on March 22, 2021.
Robert was a Board Member of the Haight Ashbury Street Fair (HASF) since 1979 and served as the Executive Director/Producer from 2007 – 2019. In June 2019, Robert was awarded a Certificate of Honor from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in recognition of his commitment in Community Arts & Events.
Through his community involvement Robert had the opportunity to meet many people and build relationships that meant a lot to him.
We have set up a GoFundMe fund raiser for Robert’s final arrangements. Any contribution you can find in your heart to make would be greatly appreciated. On behalf of Robert’s friends and family, we are grateful for your support.
— HASF
What is Blotter Art?
Blotter Art is one of Underground America's most important (and misunderstood) forms of folk art! In the early 1970s Blotter Acid Art began to make an appearance on the streets of San Francisco. Shortly after, iconic images began to make their way onto the Blotter Paper. The logo could have been professionally printed or have been a rubber stamp of some freaky image. Today, Blotter Art is a highly collectable form of artwork. It has transcended the underground and is available to art lovers worldwide.
