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May 09, 2008
Thunderdog x 1134NYC - MIRF
1134NYC Writers Mikhail Sokovikov (MINT) and Jason Wall (SERF) have fused their styles to create the upcoming "MIRF" wall-mounted rotocast vinyl (9" wide) from Thunderdog Studios. First shown at Toy Fair '06, the vision of a rotocast graff tag piece becomes a reality when these drop in June. This is slated for four versions colorways (200 pieces each). There's black & white matte (east coast) and black and white glossy (west coast). Each MIRF comes in swanky packaging -- slide out box, silver foil, and a flocked tray. Release event details to follow.
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Joe Ledbetter & Andrew Brandou - Unspeakable (5.16)
It's Unspeakable (flier). Joe Ledbetter and Andrew Brandou, open their joint show next Friday (5.16) @ Gallery 1988 San Francisco from 7 to 10 PM. Thanks to the gallery we have a sweet preview of three of Joe's new pieces. Joe's flexing an evolved style -- the hard signature black outlines have been toned down with lighter colors giving the paintings a more atmospheric look. We'll have a preview of Andrew Brandou's pieces shortly. Random thought -- Dueling Bunnies: Mr. Bunny Vs. Sniper Bunny. Click through for more of JLed's paintings.
Gallery 1988 San Francisco
1173 Sutter St. (at Polk)
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.409.1376
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David Lanham's Zog from Strangekiss
David Lanham's original Zog vinyl from Strangekiss is coming along nicely. He just posted pics of the wax pattern and dropped the news that Frank Kozik will be doing an edition as well. There's the cute purple standard edtion and then the gushing bloody one (guess who did which). Click through for more pics. Be sure to check out Zog @ SDCC.
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Derek Albeck and French - Desolate Delights (tonight)
LA-based Derek Albeck and UK artist French bring out life's details with their meticulous drawings on paper for Desolate Delights opening tonight (5.9) from 7 to 10 PM @ Berdhouse Gallery. Fans of Derek's work will note that he's showcasing a new style -- combining his recent interest in patterns with an evolved form of his earlier 'glums' work. Very nice. In addition to the individual pieces, the artists have collabed on a few works including a three-print two-color screen print set (ed. of 30, $150/each). Click through for additional preview images.
Berdhouse Gallery
1505 1/2 Echo Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA. 90026
213-482-9976
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Seen: D*Face and Armsrock - RockFace D'Arm
Prolific urban artists D*Face and Armsrock contemplate conflict in society with a new series of illustrations, drawings, paper collage, and an installation for RockFace D'arm (flier) which opened last night (5.08) at Fifty24SF. Francis Ramos (aka Metatron1050) caught the show and sent back these shots -- props. The show continues through May 28th, so if you're up in the Bay Area, check it out. Click through for a loaded gallery.
Fifty24SF
252 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415.252.9144
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kaNO x ToyQube - Hi-DEF
Here's a teaser of kaNO's new Hi-DEF figure in collaboration with ToyQube. SDCC '08 release. Interesting -- man or machine ? What's under the arm ? deck? Looks too wide at the back. kaNO will be in the house. More soon.
I am 8-Bit - August '08
The cultural phenomenon that is the I am 8-Bit art show is ready for another round (#4). Different space -- 3x bigger. Same rad art. August '08. Not familiar with it? For shame ;-) Curator Jon Gibson has captured the attention of nostalgic gamers and art collectors alike by blending the talents of underground artists with iconic 8-bit characters, to a huge response. Here's the very first preview from the '08 show -- "8-Bit Icons" by Thorsten Hasenkamm.
