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Video: Jeff Soto – “The Sun Rises Again” Timelapse

Posted on November 8, 2009 by sleepboy

Jeff Soto (interviewed) recently sent us this timelapse video of his piece “The Sun Rises Again” that he painted for the Giant Robot Biennale this year. It was definitely one of the standout pieces from that exhibition, and we are … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Giant Robot Biennale” @ the Japanese American National Museum (Part II)

Posted on October 27, 2009 by sleepboy

As we mentioned in Part I of our coverage of the Giant Robot Biennale, we saved four artists in the upper gallery to share with you in this article. The work of James Jean (interviewed), David Choe, Jeff Soto (interviewed), … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Giant Robot Biennale” @ the Japanese American National Museum (Part I)

Posted on October 27, 2009 by sleepboy

This year’s Giant Robot Biennale opened last Saturday night at the Japanese American National Museum. To start things off, George Takei, (of Star Trek fame and now of Heroes fame), introduced and brought Eric Nakamura (interviewed) up on stage. Eric, … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Eric Nakamura – “Giant Robot Biennale” @ the Japanese American National Museum

Posted on October 23, 2009 by sleepboy

The “Giant Robot Biennale – 15 Years” exhibition is set to open tomorrow at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in the heart of Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. We are looking forward to seeing what looks to be a … Continue reading →

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Releases: kozyndan – “Spring in Nakano” for Giant Robot Biennale 2 @ Japanese American National Museum

Posted on October 19, 2009 by sleepboy

Famous for their panoramics, kozyndan created one just for the Giant Robot Biennalle (teased) opening next weekend at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM).  Entitled “Nakano in Spring,” the piece will be released as a print (limited to 1200) sized … Continue reading →

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Releases: David Choe – “Death Blossom” Print

Posted on September 21, 2009 by sleepboy

Remember that show-stopper piece that David Choe painted in April for his solo show in China (covered)?  Apparently, he has decided to release a print of of the stunning “Death Blossom.”  It looks like this limited edition will be available … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Giant Robot Biennale 2 @ Japanese American National Museum

Posted on September 9, 2009 by sleepboy

Come the end of October, Giant Robot’s Biennale 2 Exhibition is opening at the Japanese American National Museum.  Here is the beginning of James Jean’s (interviewed) piece, entitled “Chhinnamasta.” Uh, yeah, don’t ask us what that is, ask wikipedia.  In … Continue reading →

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