WhenJudd Apatow’s R-rated comedies started making hundreds of millions of dollars, Hollywood took notice and emulated them left and right. But fans knew that the director ofThe 40-Year-Old VirginandKnocked Uphad been making us laugh long before that. He helmed two of the most underrated network series of all time,Freaks and GeeksandUndeclared; produced films likeThe Cable GuyandAnchorman; and worked on TV shows such asThe CriticandThe Larry Sanders Show. This was a comedic genius that deserved all the praise heaped upon him.

In celebration of his latest film,This is 40,Gallery 1988 Melrosein Los Angeles is hosting a Judd Apatow tribute show featuring art based on films he had a hand in. So, in addition to everything mentioned above, there’s also art inspired bySuperbad, Pineapple Express, Talladega Nights, Walk Hard, andStep Brothers. The show opens Tuesday December 4 and remains on display through December 30.

After the jump, check out a ton of art from the show from artists such asGlen Brogan, Todd Slater, Joshua Budich, Jason Liwag, Jason Edminston, Dave Perillo, Anthony Petrie, Jeff Boyes, Joey Spiottoand others, including some exclusives, and find out how you’re able to attend.

A Tribute to Judd Apatowopens from 7-10 p.m. December 4 and remains on display through December 30 at Gallery 1988, 7020 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. You must RSVP to attend the opening and some spots are still available. Emailgallery1988melrose@gmail.com. For more information, visitgallery1988.com.

Here are just 20 images from the show. The top seven images are exclusives. Mouse over each for the artist name and topic.

Apatow will be on hand for the opening, which should be an amazing time. All of the above art will first be on sale at the opening and leftovers will go on sale at a random time Wednesday, December 5. Follow@Galleries1988for the reveal.