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Friday, May 22nd, 2009

KAWS x Sorayama Figure

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We just caught wind of this upcoming figure collaboration between KAWS and Hajimie Sorayama. Based off the signature on the sketch, its clear this conceptual design was illustrated by Sorayama, however KAWS hinted to the project on his Dec. 2 blog post, noting the two had started working on the project a few years ago. The sculpture will be cast in metal and is a hybrid of the KAWS Companion with Sorayama’s Future Mickey Mouse (pictured below), which was also released by Medicom Toys. We can only guess this guy will be called Future Companion, continuing the ongoing progression of the character that KAWS has already developed, from the Original, through the Five Year Later versions. No news yet on a release date, but price is rumored to be around $1,100.

Sorayama's Future Mickey

Thanks goes out to TCLY for the tip off.

 

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

At Last…KAWS’ 4 Foot Dissected Companion

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It was only a matter of time…KAWS drops word in Warp Magazine Japan of the upcoming release of the 4 Foot Dissected Companion. The brown version is bound to be the first of three color releases and has a price tag of $3,914 (378,000 Yen)

News Source: Guillotine via Medisneism / Image: Warp Magazine Japan

UPDATE: OriginalFake has just updated their website with a closer view of this stunning new sculpture. Have a Look.

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Monday, April 27th, 2009

Tanaami + Fowler SFA Collaboration

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Japanese pop icon Keiichi Tanaami and UK artist Pete Fowler (known for his Monsterism creations) have produced a series of exciting collaborative images. Sorry collectors – there are no originals to be had here. Rather, the art was commissioned by  pyschedelic Welsh rockers, Super Furry Animals, for their latest album, Dark Days/Light Years, released stateside by Warner Bros. this past week.  While the album marks the first time the two have worked together, DD/LY does not represent the first time SFA have worked with either of these notable artists. Fowler lent his designs to six of the band’s previous LPs, and Tannami’s art has graced the cover of their last two albums. 

Click images for larger views or download the entire Dark Days/Light Years album art for free here

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Monday, April 20th, 2009

KAWS for Clipse

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KAWS continues his collaborations with the hip hop community, this time lending design to the latest release by Clipse. The duo’s new single, Kinda Like a Big Deal (featuring Kanye West), as well as the upcoming full length album, entitled Till the Casket Drops, feature KAWS’ art. 

Single drops on over at Playcloths at noon EST today. 

Via: Hypebeast

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Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Tokidoki Screensaver Release

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After months of development, Tokidoki has released an impressive screensaver for both Mac & PC. Download it here.

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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Iconoclast LA Pop-Up Shop

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Iconoclast Editions has just opened the doors to a pop-up shop in Los Angeles, open through April 11th. The temporary store features prints, books, and other editions by a wide list of artists including Barry McGee, Ryan McGinley, Chris Johanson, Raymond Pettibon, Todd James, Os Gemeos, Thomas Campell, Steve Powers, Shepard Fairey, Evan Hecox, Ari Marcopoulos, Geoff McFetridge, Mike Mills, Ed Templeton, Clare Rojas and many many more.

It seems Iconoclast is branching out from its most notable previous association with Beautiful Losers, and establishing an identity unto themselves with the recent release of several new editions by a wider group of artists, including David Ellis, Neil Farber and Jimmy Baker.

The Iconoclast Pop Up Shop is located at 451 N. Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA, 90036. The store can be reached till April 11th at (323) 658-8522 or via email at information@iconoclastusa.com 

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Monday, January 19th, 2009

Fairey Inducted into Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery


Image: National Portrait Gallery

A mixed media original rendition of Shepard Fairey’s Obama Hope image was inducted into the National Portrait Gallery, this past Saturday, January 17th. It is worth reminding readers that only a few months ago Fairey was arrested in Denver for postering around the Democratic National Convention.  Now his name will appear in the permanent collection of the government-sponsored Smithsonian Institute.

Fairey appeared on the Thursday, Jan. 15 edition of Colbert Report to discuss the creation of the now iconic image. With most of us are already familiar with the story behind the image, our favorite quote goes out to Cobert: “So you’re a criminal…that’s the sort of people who support Barack Obama.”

Watch the full episode here

The background of the National Portrait Gallery piece is worth mentioning. The stencil and collage portrait was a gift of Tony and Heather Podesta, whose contemporary art collection of nearly 900 works is regarded as one of the most significant in the United States. As noted by the Washington Post, Mr. and Mrs. Podesta have not only carved out an influential niche in the art world, but in the realm of politics as well. He is regarded as a powerful Washington lobbyist, and was retained by both Bill Clinton and John Kerry to spearhead presidential campaigns in Pennsylvania. His brother John served as President Clinton’s Chief of Staff and more recently as an Obama advisor.


Image: Warren Perry/National Portrait Gallery

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Monday, November 3rd, 2008

NYC::Jose Parla Opens Nov. 8

The news of Jose Parla’s upcoming solo exhibit in New York should please those unable to make it to see Adaption | Translation, his current show at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms in London. On Nov. 8, the day of the London closing, Parla will unveil a new body of work across the pond in New York. Layered Days runs till Dec 20 at, Christina Grajales, whose primary focus is architectural and interior design consulting.

In addition, to commemorate the Adaption | Translation exhibit, Elms Lesters has published a 140 page hard cover edition, limited to 1000 copies. The book can be ordered by contacting info@elmslesters.com

Read through for some images of Parla’s previous work.

Jose Parla – Layered Days
Nov. 8 – Dec. 20
Christina Grajales
10 Green Street, 4th Floor
NY, NY 10013 Read the rest of this entry »

 

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

NY Art Book Fair


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The New York Art Book Fair runs this weekend, Friday, Oct 24. – Sunday, Oct. 26, at Phillips de Pury, making a visit pretty easy for those planning on attending this weeks Saturday @ Phillips auction. The free event, sponsored by Printed Matter, includes more than 140 international exhibitors including publishers and sellers of contemporary art books, catalogs, artist books and zines.  The Art Collectors looks forward to checking out PictureBox, Ooga Booga, and Nieves, who who will host a signing of Taylor McKimens’ new artist book, Some Kind of Livin’, at 2pm on Saturday.

The New York Art Book Fair
Phillips de Pury
450 W. 15th St., 3rd. @ 10th Ave., Floor 
Fri. Oct. 24/Sat. Oct. 25 – 11am-7pm, Sun. Oct 26 – 11am-5pm 

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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

New Daniel Johnston Product Collaborations

Underground music and art legend Daniel Johnston, has teamed up with Medicom’s FABRICK line to produced this limited run of accessories, including a backpack, waist pack, and cell phone case, all adorned with the artist’s iconic Jeremiah the Innocent character.  The line is only available in Japan via SHIPS and ZOOTOWN

This is not Johnston’s first foray into product collaborations. For well over a decade, his characters have been featured on t-shirts, gaining popularity as former Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain’s, garment of choice. Earlier this year, AT ARMS LTD. (yes, shameless plug) released a limited run of individually numbered Jeremiah the Innocent collectible figures, and has plans for future projects with the artist. Shirts, signed toys, and other products can be purchased via several retailers including Daniel’s official site, Toy Tokyo, or The Whitney Museum. Read the rest of this entry »

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