Tag Archives: Usugrow

Teaser: “Obey Your Master” Metallica Tribute Show @ Exhibit A Gallery

Posted on January 3, 2012 by sleepboy

Fans of heavy metal and art will have a chance to attend a exhibition where their two loves get together for a rare intersect. Obey Your Master will feature a collection of artists (including Shepard Fairey, David Stoupakis, Shawn Barber, … Continue reading →

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Openings: Usugrow & Toshikazu – “Oriental Elements” @ Backwoods Gallery

Posted on July 26, 2011 by rhinomilk

Usugrow and fellow Shinganist artist, Toshikazu Nozaka recently reprised  their 2-man show at Melbourne’s Backwoods Gallery. Usugrow has again created a few new drawings combining flowing lines, skulls, stipple and a self invented caligraphy, and is still able to incorporate them in … Continue reading →

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The Vader Project Auction Preview

Posted on June 11, 2010 by sleepboy

When The Vader Project rolls into Los Angeles tonight, June 11th, it will be at the end of a long four year journey. The 100 iconic helmets, customized by many artists sure to be familiar to our readers, will be … Continue reading →

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Openings: Usugrow – “Hasadhu, In The Night Before a Storm” @ StolenSpace

Posted on April 6, 2010 by sleepboy

After curating a series of Shinganist shows, Japanese urban artist Usugrow opened his own solo show last week at the StolenSpace Gallery with a collection of paintings, figures, and photographs. This time, he brought along his alterego “Hasadhu”, a fictional … Continue reading →

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Releases: Usugrow Prints

Posted on September 4, 2009 by sleepboy

If you missed the Usugrow prints from the “Shinganist” shows (SF & London), here is your second chance.  Upperplayground is releasing six prints, each priced at $200 (cheaper than £180 at the shows although those were framed).  Check out the … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Shinganist” Group Show @ Stolenspace

Posted on July 24, 2009 by sleepboy

The Usugrow curated group show “Shinganist” made it’s way to the UK last night with an opening in London. Recently exhibited at Fifty24SF (covered), the paintings, sculpture and drawings of Bene, Mozyskey, Toshikazu Nozaka, Jun Kaneko, and of course Usugrow … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Celeritas” @ SURU

Posted on July 16, 2009 by stephen

The motorcycle culture themed “Celeritas” show (previewed) and silent auction held last weekend at SURU in Los Angeles was a huge success, raising $66,000 for Riders for Health, a non-profit that funds the transportation of medical personnel to remote communities in Africa. The centerpiece of … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Shinganist” Group Show @ FIFTY24SF

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Ken

Japanese artist Usugrow, best known for his collaborative projects with Upper Playground and Vans, debuted his latest project “Shinganist” at FIFTY24SF last night. Featuring the paintings, sculpture and drawing of Bene, Mozyskey, Toshikazu Nozaka and Jun Kaneko, “Shinganist” is an … Continue reading →

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