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Releases: Jeff Soto – “Seeker Friends #8: The Giver” Print

Posted by sleepboy, November 2, 2012

With less than two hours left on the newest timed-release from Jeff Soto (interviewed), the eighth in his Seeker Friend series of prints (see here, here, here, and here), you still have a chance to add this to your collection. And if you are really lucky, you may be the one buyer who receives the original painting The Giver (below) on which the image is taken from. Like the other ones, this print from Prints On Wood is sized at 6 x 6″ and cost $25 + shipping with $1 of every […]

Releases / Charity: Josh Keyes – “Exodus 1” Print

Posted by sleepboy, October 30, 2012

With the show from Josh Keyes (interviewed) at Roq La Rue Gallery fast approaching (November 9th), it’s time to let you know about the associated print release. Exodus 1 (the original was seen in the Lush Life 3 show in 2011) will be produced in a run of 50, be sized at 18″ x 24″, and cost $275 with all profits going to Big Life Foundation, a organization that is actively combating wildlife poaching in east Africa. “This print will be released on November 9th at 5pm and will […]

Releases: Shepard Fairey x The Simpsons “Dope” Poster

Posted by sleepboy, October 30, 2012

Remember that episode of The Simpsons where Shepard Fairey, Ron English, Kenny Scharf, and Robbie Conal made an appearance and Bart taps into the street art craze with imagery inspired by Homer. Well, the Dope stencil that Bart was seen putting up all over town is now available as a poster from Shep as an open edition through Urban Outfitters. The 24 x 36″ offering costs $24 and is available here now. Discuss Shepard Fairey here.

Futura x Hennessy Launch Party (Paris)

Posted by sleepboy, October 24, 2012

Like his the release parties on Melrose, in Los Angeles, and in New York, graffiti legend Futura’s fans in Paris came out in droves to get a glimpse of the man of the hour as well as their hands on his limited edition collaboration with Hennessy. Featuring a special exclusive design for colette (site of the event), the launch saw Lenny sketch, sign, and take photos with his admirers. Check the photo set below… Photos via colette. Discuss Futura here.

Releases: James Jean / OVM for BLITZ Lane Crawford (Hong Kong)

Posted by sleepboy, October 24, 2012

It looks like James Jean (featured) is back in Hong Kong where he will be launching his OVM line of jewellery and accessories in store at BLITZ Lane Crawford. To mark this occasion, a special collection of scarves, pouches and iphone veils has been designed by the gifted painter exclusively for the store. As a bonus for fans in HK, Jean is currently painting and creating an installation at the Canton Road location (see it live on USTREAM here) leading up the launch event on October 26 (630 pm). Also check […]

Releases: Snoopy Ceramic (KAWS Version)

Posted by sleepboy, October 21, 2012

Tomorrow at noon (Octeber 22nd Eastern time), KAWS will be releasing something for his fans out there to celebrate Halloween. Reprising his collaboration with the popular Snoopy (see 2011), the ceramic jar will be available for approximately $132 on Kawsone. Also, for all those KAWS heads out there, remember the street turned contemporary artist will be participating in another holiday next month in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a 40-foot-long balloon of his companion character. Photo credit: Hypebeast. Discuss KAWS here.

Signings: Andrew Hem – “Dreams Towards Reality” Book Release @ Nucleus Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, October 17, 2012

This Saturday night (October 20th, 7-10pm) at the Nucleus Gallery, Andrew Hem (interviewed), will be hosting a signing and special edition art exhibition for his new book – Dreams Towards Reality. Published by Zero+ Publishing, the monograph includes a survey of Hem’s recent paintings but also features “selections from his early work, graffiti, sketches, murals, sculptures and collages, as well as photographs from the extensive travel in Southeast Asia and South America that has informed his vision.” Also included is an in-depth essay by Amanda Erlanson. Not only will the LA-based […]

Releases: Joe Ledbetter – “Mega Fire-Cat”

Posted by sleepboy, October 15, 2012

If you remember a while back, we shared with you news of Joe Ledbetter’s re-release of one of his most popular figures and characters Mr. Bunny, but in a larger format. Now, in collaboration with the people (The Loyal Subjects) that brought you the Colossus Bunny, Ledbetter will be also bringing back his beloved Fire-Cat, again in a much larger scale. Standing 4-feet tall and made of fiberglass, the Mega Fire-Cat will be available in four different colorways – Original Red Fire-Cat (edition of 7), Ice-Cat (blue edition of […]

Releases: Esao Andrews – “Joyride To Nettle’s Summit” Print

Posted by sleepboy, October 11, 2012

Fans of Esao Andrews surreal imagery have about three hours left to purchase his Joyride To Nettle’s Summit print if they are interested in adding it to their collection. Andrews’ first timed-release edition is 16″ x 20″, costs $85, comes signed, and if you remember, is based on a painting he submitted for the Death and the Maiden group show in June. Head over here before 12 noon PST if interested. Discuss Esao Andrews here.

Releases: KAWS – “Astro Boy Companion”

Posted by sleepboy, October 11, 2012

Following on the heels of the Resting Place Companion from KAWS comes this mythical new figure from the street turned contemporary artist. To true fans of KAWS out there, there have been glimpses before of the Astro Boy in a rumored ultra-limited run of 13 in the hands of celebrity collectors such as Nigo and Everlast. Looks like there will now be a smaller and different version for more casual collectors come October 27th. This most famous creation from Osamu Tezuka, revered in Japan as the “God […]