Fusing the talents of contemporary tattoo and illustration, the Hope Gallery’s latest project, entitled Quick and Painful, features a host of today’s most elite low brow artists presenting their own take on the art of tattoo flash. Used widely throughout the last century, and made famous by the likes of Sailor Jerry and Doc Forbes,Continue reading “Hope Gallery Presents the Quick & Painful Flash Tattoo Tour”
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Kidrobot x Swatch Watch Project: Update
Previewed way back in June (TTFiles 15/06), Kidrobot’s highly anticipated collaboration with watch manufacturer Swatch has finally come to fruition. Featuring designs from 8 of the world’s most highly sought after illustrators, including Tru:Teknology Files favourites Frank Kozik, Joe Ledbetter and Gary Baseman, the watches (plus their Dunny counterparts) are available through Swatch at aroundContinue reading “Kidrobot x Swatch Watch Project: Update”
Andreas Englund’s Ageing Superheroes
Originally hailing from Falun, Stockholm based artist Andreas Englund recently came to our attention through his latest series of paintings; featuring a fragile, ageing Punisher. Depicting the decreped superhero in a variety of seemingly mundane situations, Andreas’ new work questions the fragility of life, our attitudes towards older generations, and the vulnerability of even theContinue reading “Andreas Englund’s Ageing Superheroes”
Bristol’s Street Art Revealed: feat. ‘See No Evil 2011’
Often heralded as the centre for UK street art, Bristol has been home to some of the UK’s leading graffiti artists including Inkie, 3D, and Banksy. With the art form’s legitimacy in the media ever increasing, local crew Team Love organised the ‘See No Evil’ block party, one of the world’s largest scale urban artContinue reading “Bristol’s Street Art Revealed: feat. ‘See No Evil 2011’”
The Old School Video Game Art Show @Gallery 1988: Update
With Gallery 1988’s latest exhibition at it’s Venice location drawing ever closer, we’ve decided to give a quick preview of some of the Old School Video Game Art Show’s entered pieces. Opening next Friday (September 16th), the show is set to feature pixelated 8-bit tributes from over 100 artists including Luke Ryan, Kim Herbst, DeadlySweetPlushes,Continue reading “The Old School Video Game Art Show @Gallery 1988: Update”
Garbage Pail Kids @Gallery 1988: Update
Previewed last week here at the Tru:Teknology Files, Gallery 1988 have finally opened their doors for the highly anticipated Garbage Pail Kids exhibition. Featuring interpretations of the brand’s infamous first series, from the likes of Buff Monster and Rhys Cooper (both pictured), the exhibition has now been revealed on-line through the gallery’s web page, withContinue reading “Garbage Pail Kids @Gallery 1988: Update”
Chay Lin Su and Rika Lin’s “JumpFromPaper” 2D Handbags
Created by Taipei based duo, Chay Lin Su and Rika Lin, the JumpFromPaper project was set up to showcase the designers’ latest playful and innovative line of handbags. As the name suggests, the bags have one major visual hook- they look like they’ve been taken directly from the pair’s sketchbooks. One day, Chay and RikaContinue reading “Chay Lin Su and Rika Lin’s “JumpFromPaper” 2D Handbags”
Childhood Items We Miss The Most @Gallery 1988
To celebrate their “Childhhood Items We Miss The Most” month this September, Gallery 1988’s Melrose and Venice locations will both be holding special exhibitions that any kid from the 80’s should hold close to their heart. Garbage Pail Kids Trading Card Art Show First off, 1988’s Melrose gallery will be launching the Garbage Pail KidsContinue reading “Childhood Items We Miss The Most @Gallery 1988”
Jesse Smith @Tattoo Jam 2011
Way back at the beginning of the month, the Tru:Teknology files staff were lucky enough to get the chance to visit one of the world’s largest tattoo conventions, Skin Deep’s Tattoo Jam 2011. Held at Doncaster’s prestigious racecourse, the 2 day show featured in-excess of 300 artists from around the world, giving the uninitiated theContinue reading “Jesse Smith @Tattoo Jam 2011”
Blockbusterz Group Art Show @Artoyz
In a collaboration with GeekArt.net, renowned Parisian gallery and art toy shop, Artoyz, has launched it’s 2nd summer collective exhibition, entitled Blockbusterz. Calling on the talents of 40 internationally known artists including Ammo, Bonface, Kozet, Tim Tsui and Plastic Soldier, each was asked to create a piece based on a blockbuster film from the pastContinue reading “Blockbusterz Group Art Show @Artoyz”
tokidoki x K11 International Collaborative Art Project
As part of K11’s annual Food Art Festival, the prestigious Hong Kong based super-mall has collaborated with Tokidoki on a series of projects that will run until the end of September. Known for their extensive work with the likes of designer Karl Largerfield, Le Sport Sac and Levi’s, Tokidoki have created two 5 meter tallContinue reading “tokidoki x K11 International Collaborative Art Project”
The Tales of Bucket Town: New Works by Harley & Boss
Harley and Boss, the collaborative design company from illustrator and designer Andrea Kang and artist Nathan Jurevicius, are preparing for their first solo exhibition at the Rotofugi Gallery, entitled Tales of Bucket Town. Famed for their various solo work, including Jurevicius’s popular Scarygirl project (currently optioned by 2004 Oscar winning producer Sophie Byrne for aContinue reading “The Tales of Bucket Town: New Works by Harley & Boss”
Oddworx: The Art of Alex Solis
Recently garnering a huge amount of attention through t-shirt design site Threadless, Milwaukee based illustrator and designer, Alex Solis, has built up a steady following through his beautiful, intricate, and often hilarious artworks. Featuring familiar characters from the last 30 years of popular culture, Solis blends reality with the absurd; an over weight Mario, aContinue reading “Oddworx: The Art of Alex Solis”
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