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Contests: TrustoCorp – Tabloid Magazine Interventions

Posted by juggernut3, August 31, 2011

After prominent public interventions in New York, Los Angeles and Miami, you’ve probably got the memo that no place is too far to travel for the urban collective known as TrustoCorp. Check out their latest project poking fun at our secret guilty pleasure – the tabloid magazines. Similar to their hilarious NYC rebranding campaign, they’ve gone into magazine stands, bookstores and pharmacies throughout Hollywood, Manhattan, Williamsburg, LAX and JFK to drop copies of these little artistic interventions for the unsuspecting public. No details were spared […]

Openings: James Jean REBUS Release & Signing @ LACMA

Posted by carlosgonzalez, August 30, 2011

This past weekend, LACMA celebrated the release of the book, REBUS, by artist James Jean’s (featured). The event began with a discussion in which the LA-based artist went on to explain his background and career as an artist and Giant Robot founder Eric Nakamura (interviewed) was also on hand to expand on James’ work over the years as well as their shared histories. This session was followed by a book signing event in which people lined up and filled the room space to capacity. It […]

Releases: ‘Untitled’ / Bon Iver album art by Gregory Euclide

Posted by sven, August 26, 2011

If you previously have had the pleasure of seeing Minnesota artist Gregory Euclide’s work in person, then you will surely attest to what a immersive experience his multi-dimensional mixed media work can be. David B Smith Gallery, who represents his work in Denver, have just published a limited edition giclee print – titled Untitled. You may be wondering how one of Euclide’s works would translate into an essentially flat medium, but the original image was created with 2-dimensional representation in mind as it features as cover […]

Releases: James Jean x OVM – “Escape” Silk Scarf

Posted by juggernut3, August 25, 2011

In case you missed the last batch of James Jean x OVM scarves, which sold out earlier this Spring, there may be hope for you yet. Tomorrow, the next design Escape will go on sale on the OVM site. You may remember the original artwork from his Art HK booth with Martha Otero back in May. As with the previous release, this hand-rolled silk scarf is very limited with only 75 produced. Each one will again come with a beautifully designed and embossed certificate of authenticity that is hand-signed […]

Releases: Anish Kapoor x illy Art Collection

Posted by juggernut3, August 24, 2011

Finally after years of hoping and wanting, we got an Anish Kapoor dish… coffee cup and dish that is. Italian Coffee maker illy has commissioned the famous Indian artist to design this year’s artist cup for their prestigious Art Collection which has seen collaborations with some of art’s most celebrated artists such as Jeff Koons, Louise Bourgeois and Robert Rauschenberg. At first glance, one may notice that this cup and saucer garners the same perfectly polished metallic surface that we’ve come to expect from many of Kapoor’s iconic […]

Releases: Phlegm – “Illuminated Alphabet” Book

Posted by sleepboy, August 17, 2011

The newest zine that Phlegm had been hard at work at (first mentioned here) has finally been made available and what a beauty it is. The postcard size book is completely handmade and painstakingly silk-screened as each letter is illustrated in the UK-based street artist’s signature imagery. The edition size is 300 and priced shipped to UK addresses for £10 and anywhere outside the UK fro £11.50 (with a simple version slightly cheaper). More images after the jump…

Releases: Mark Ryden – The Official “ROSE” Pendant

Posted by sleepboy, August 14, 2011

This Wednesday, August 17th, Mark Ryden is releasing his The Official “ROSE” Pendant through Porterhouse. The enameled metal pendant, which the features his Rose painting from his 2003 Blood Show, will certainly draw comparisons to his Rose Pin that was released in 2008. The specially boxed item will come with a COA, is an open edition, measures 1-3/8” x 1-13/16″ and will cost $99. More images after the jump…

Audrey Kawasaki – “Charlotte” Timed Release Print

Posted by sleepboy, August 8, 2011

When we visited Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) recently prior to her show (covered) at Merry Karnowsky, we saw her pre-signing some of her next timed release prints. The complete details for Charlotte have now come out and it looks like August 14th will be the release date. Since this edition is unlimited, all you have to do is log-in between 12am to 11:59pm pacific time (a 24 hour window), place your order, and you will get a print. The price will be 17.5″ x 17.5″ and will […]

Teaser: James Jean – Rebus book launch and signing @ LACMA

Posted by sleepboy, August 4, 2011

On August 28th, the LACMA will be hosting a signing and launch for James Jean’s (featured) newest book Rebus. Not only will James as well as friend Eric Nakamura (Giant Robot) be on hand reflect on their shared history, some of the artist’s treasured sketchbooks will be on display as well. More info and pics after the jump…

Releases: Daniel Danger – “Cowboys & Aliens” Poster

Posted by sleepboy, July 29, 2011

For the film poster collectors out there, Mondo will be releasing their Cowboys & Aliens series today at a random time. One of the artists tapped to design one of them for the possibly soon to be cult classic is none other than Daniel Danger (interviewed) who is currently showing in NY (covered). The 18 x 24″ screenprint will be hand numbered in an edition of 420 with a wood variant also available. As you can see, some of his classic twilight imagery including his floating ghosts made […]