Opening next Thursday (November 24th) at France’s premier art toy emporium, Artoyz, “Paper Whispers” is the debut solo show of David Moneiro, aka ‘Hello Smelly Trees’. Featuring a host of paper crafts, wooden creations and illustrations, the medium of paper is the central focus of Moneiro’s latest work. Artoyz explains some of the thinking behindContinue reading “‘Paper Whispers’ New Works by David Monteiro @ Artoyz”
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“I Still Feel Something” New Works by Shannon Bonatakis @ Rotofugi
Opening to a warm reception at Chicago’s prestigious Rotofugi gallery last Friday (November 11th), ‘I Still Feel You’ is the latest exhibition from Denvor based illustrator Shannon Bonatakis. Inspired by human experiences, both personal and interpersonal, Shannon’s highly stylised and emotionally charged portraiture has propelled her to the top of the low-brow art/illustration scene- withContinue reading ““I Still Feel Something” New Works by Shannon Bonatakis @ Rotofugi”
UME Toys @ The Thought Bubble Festival’s Comic Con
Celebrating sequential and comic art of all forms, the Thought Bubble Festival is the largest of it’s kind in the UK. Starting on Monday (November 14th), the week long event features a number of workshops, competitions, film screenings, signings, panels and book launches across Yorkshire, finishing off with a two day comic convention at theContinue reading “UME Toys @ The Thought Bubble Festival’s Comic Con”
‘Ghosts’ Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988
(Rex Crowle ‘AKA Rexbox’ “Ghosts N Tapestries”) Opening last Thursday (November 10th) at Gallery 1988’s Venice location, ‘Ghosts’ sees the collaboration of respected low-brow illustrators Scott Campbell, Olly Moss, Rexbox and Jon Klassen. Taking some of pop-cultures most cherished ghostly creations including Casper, Space Ghost, Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice, the quartet of artists have lovingly re-interpretedContinue reading “‘Ghosts’ Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988”
‘Plush-o-Rama’ Group Art Show @ Dragatomi
Opening last Saturday (November 12th), ‘Plush-o-Rama’ is the latest show at Sacremento’s premier art toy gallery and store, Dragatomi. Organised by highly respected low-brow illustrator Julie West, the show features a number of talented artists including 64 Colors, Gary Ham, Shawnimals, Superdeux and Scott Tolleson, all of which have created stunning one-off plush toys inContinue reading “‘Plush-o-Rama’ Group Art Show @ Dragatomi”
“Post More Bills” Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988: Artwork Reveal
Opening to a warm reception last Thursday (November 3rd), Gallery 1988 Melrose’s latest tribute show “Please Post Bills” pays homage to the many faces of legendary actor, Bill Murray. Featuring well over 100 paintings, drawings and sculptures, all of Murray’s best loved film and Saturday Night Live characters have been interpreted, including Peter Venkman, CarlContinue reading ““Post More Bills” Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988: Artwork Reveal”
Toby’s Secret Society: Original Drawings by Gary Baseman @ Rotofugi
Opening last Friday (October 28th) at Chicago’s esteemed Rotofugi gallery, Gary Baseman’s latest mini-exhibition, ‘Toby’s Secret Society’, celebrates the release of the artist’s new blind-box toy series, a collaboration with leading lifestyle brand and art toy manufacturer, Kidrobot. The collection of 15 original works have been drawn on vintage book pages, in Baseman’s iconic deadpanContinue reading “Toby’s Secret Society: Original Drawings by Gary Baseman @ Rotofugi”
Exclusive: Interview With ‘Rivet Wars’ Creator- Ted Terranova
Featured here at the beginning of the month (our most popular article to date), Rivet Wars is the first art toy project from illustrator, Ted Terranova. Since the release of his first batch of ‘Vert Tank’ resin casts back in August, Ted’s series has gone from strength to strength, spawning comic strips, illustrations, back storiesContinue reading “Exclusive: Interview With ‘Rivet Wars’ Creator- Ted Terranova”
Uncovered: Modern Monstrosity Comics
With London Comic Con drawing ever closer, we’ve decided to shed a little light on one of our favourite exhibitors, the amazingly talented Modern Monstrosity Comics. Founded way back in 1999 by illustrator duo Laurence Powell and Oliver Lambden, Modern Monstrosity was created as a platform for their action/adventure sit-com comic book, Tales From TheContinue reading “Uncovered: Modern Monstrosity Comics”
London Comic Con MCM Expo @ ExCell London
With the mighty San Diego and New York Comic Cons opening to record breaking crowds this year, UK fans and collectors of sequential (comic) art have been largely left out in the cold- that was until now; Opening this Friday at London’s ExCell convention centre, the London Comic Con MCM Expo 2011 covers the basesContinue reading “London Comic Con MCM Expo @ ExCell London”
Le Petit Monstres: New Works From Scott Tolleson, Abe Lincoln Jr & Patricio Oliver
With a reception last Saturday, the Oh No! Doom gallery’s latest exhibition, Le Petit Monstres, has opened to huge success. Featuring the latest works from Abe Lincoln Jnr, Scott Tolleson, and Patricio Oliver, the show features ‘petite’ paintings, prints and resin cast toys, all with an appropriately monstrous tone. Famed for their collaborations with theContinue reading “Le Petit Monstres: New Works From Scott Tolleson, Abe Lincoln Jr & Patricio Oliver”
Word to Mother’s ‘Essence Of Adolescence’ @ StolenSpace
Opening to a sell out crowd last Friday night (October 14th) at the legendary StolenSpace gallery, ‘Essence of Adolescence’ is the latest solo exhibition from respected contemporary artist Word To Mother. Signaling his fifth show at Brick Lane’s cultural hub, Word To Mother touches upon familiar themes in his latest work; juxtaposing colourful cartoon charactersContinue reading “Word to Mother’s ‘Essence Of Adolescence’ @ StolenSpace”
Uncovered: Dan Goodsell’s Mr Toast- New Works for NYCC 2011
LA based illustrator Dan Goodsell has been brightening up the world with his hilarious brand of art for nearly ten years now, with the oddball cast of “The Imaginary World” (his signature series) featuring in numerous paintings, comic strips, animations, books and toys across the planet. Originally (and rather ambitiously!) Goodsell planned to create hisContinue reading “Uncovered: Dan Goodsell’s Mr Toast- New Works for NYCC 2011”
Jose Reynoso’s Gumpy Revolution Show @ Gunnzo
Opening last Saturday (October 8th), the Gumpy Revolution show has finally touched down at San Diego’s Gunnzo gallery. Curated by Gumpy creator, Jose Reynoso, the show features customs of the artist’s trademark character from a huge roster of artists, including the mighty Andrew Bell, Frank Kozik, the Beast Brothers, Marka27, Skinner, Paul Kaiju and J-Ryu.Continue reading “Jose Reynoso’s Gumpy Revolution Show @ Gunnzo”
“And I’d Like to Thank…” The New Works of Philip Lumbang @ Dragatomi
Opening last Saturday at Sacramento’s premier toy/art gallery Dragatomi, “And I’d Like to Thank…” is the latest solo show by popular character illustrator Philip Lumbang. The LA based artist has gained a strong reputation through his cute yet mischievious animal creations in recent years, working with the likes of OBEY Giant’s Studio Number One, butContinue reading ““And I’d Like to Thank…” The New Works of Philip Lumbang @ Dragatomi”
Alex Pardee and Skinner aka The Butcher Kings @ Gallery 1988 18+
Joining forces back in the late 90’s through a mutual love of cult pop culture, famed artists Alex Pardee and Skinner have recently opened the doors to their latest show at Gallery 1988, entitled ‘The Butcher Kings’. One of the Californian duos most anticipated exhibitions to date, ‘The Butcher Kings’ has been heralded as GalleryContinue reading “Alex Pardee and Skinner aka The Butcher Kings @ Gallery 1988 18+”
Uncovered: Ted Terranova’s Beautiful World of War- RIVET WARS
“Rivet Wars takes place in a world locked in a decades long battle. The inhabitants of the planet Rivet have divided themselves into two factions, the Allies and the Blight. The Allies see themselves as fighting for the freedom of all Rivets. When the Blight began their attacks, the free nations of Rivet gathered theirContinue reading “Uncovered: Ted Terranova’s Beautiful World of War- RIVET WARS”
Uncovered: The Custom Toys of Graffiti Artist HOAKSER
Based in Birmingham, full time graffiti artist, Hoakser, has gained a huge amount of attention in recent years for the wide and varied scope in which his art has been delivered. Primarily working with spray paints, Hoakser is a master in wild styles, dubs, hand styles and characters, with his creations featuring on walls, t-shirts,Continue reading “Uncovered: The Custom Toys of Graffiti Artist HOAKSER”
Uncovered: The Art of Liam Brazier
Caveman, Liam Brazier 2011 Man Up Hangman Recently coming to our attention through his collaboration with Dissention Records for the ‘Scope: Art in the Mind’ exhibition at London’s Brick Lane Gallery, British born illustrator and animator, Liam Brazier, has built a strong reputation as one of the country’s hottest up-and-coming pop artists. Focusing on charactersContinue reading “Uncovered: The Art of Liam Brazier”
Lunartik’s Classic Cup Collection Series 1
Fresh off of the heels of his world encompassing Mini Tea Tour, and this month’s release of the latest series of ‘in a cup of tea’ figures (see below) the ever busy artist, Lunartik, is set to drop his new range of lovingly created cups, designed for holding the nation’s (and Lunartik’s!) favourite hot beverage.Continue reading “Lunartik’s Classic Cup Collection Series 1”
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