Sorry if anyone was offended by the Obama Manifest Hope video that was posted earlier. I guess that’s what I get for not watching the end. Why they would put that footage in there is beyond me. I’m a one man show over here, and do occasionally make mistakes. Thanks, as always, to the loyal [...]
Shepard Fairey’s new book, “E Pluribus Venom”, is finally available for purchase. It’s a 44 page collection of the work Shep featured in his June 2007 NYC gallery exhibition. You can grab a signed copy for $35 at ObeyGiant.com.
Well, the Horkey Detritus print came online and sold out with the quickness, but you can still grab the exhibition catalog. There’s interviews, images, etc, and it has a screenprinted cover by Aaron Horkey. It is $35 and available at UpperPlaygroundstore.com.
The massive Catlyst show in San Francisco gets underway this weekend, and a couple of websites have done a great job of previewing the show. Looks like there’s going to be alot of great stuff, including wall installations by Aaron Turner and Florian Bertmer. Check out FecalFace.com (scroll down a bit) and Upper Playground’s Blog.
Also, [...]
Jermaine Rogers currently has a solo art exhibition, “The Detailed Mechanics of the Monkey Hustle”, showing at NOWhere Limited Gallery in Nederland, CO. He will be attending an opening reception this Saturday (Sept. 6) at 4pm. Also, the gallery will be offering super rare Jermaine items throughout the month of September, and there are already [...]
Brian Ewing is moving to NYC, so he needs to drum up some funds to move. Because of this, Brian is doing something he rarely does, offering a load of original artwork up for sale. There are some seriously popular and iconic pieces in here, and prices range from $25-$1000, something for everyone. Visit BrianEwing.com.
Mike Davis of Burlesque Design just started a brand new blog, and so far it is awesome. So Much Pileup brings together inspiring graphic design from the 1960’s-1980’s. He’s been pretty good at keeping up with it so far, so it’s definitely worth adding to your RSS list. Visit SoMuchPileup.Blogspot.com.
Well, looks like Shepard Fairey got his ass arrested in Denver during the DNC. Apparently he was taken in for pasting up posters around the city. Check out the article here, and a video below.
Note: The video contains some adult language.
Shepard Fairey: Busted! -
Upper Playground just posted a new skate deck by Alex Pardee. It is limited to only 150 pieces, each signed by Pardee himself. The price is $90, the place is UpperPlaygroundStore.com.
With a book looming on the horizon, the Cohen’s Art project is in full swing. In case you’re unfamiliar, California artist Aye Jay sends watercolor paintings by his son Cohen to a ton of popular artists, who are usually more than grateful to collaborate with young Cohen. Here’s what Aye Jay had to say about [...]
Wow, pretty hard to believe it’s been ten years. Methane Studios will celebrate a decade of existence with an art show at Alcove Gallery in Decatur, GA. The opening is August 23, an event that will feature plenty of art, a film, and live music. The show will run through September 9. Visit AlcoveArts.com for [...]
Jeff Soto just released this new zine filled with all types of goodness that only he could deliver. It is 24 pages full of drawings, printed in blue ink on mint green paper. It is 5.5″ x 8.5″, comes with two buttons, is limited to 500 pieces, and is only $12. Grab one at PotatoStamp.com.
The new series of Mountain Dew’s Green Label Art campaign just hit stores, and they have some really great artists involved this time. If you missed the last series, these are limited edition bottles fully wrapped with artwork, available nationwide at retail stores. The new series features:
Mark Smith (Creative Director For Jordan Brand)
PJ Richardson (Stussy [...]
The ever-creative Mark Ryden just announced the release of a limited edition lapel pin based on “Rose”, a painting from his Blood show. It is 1″ x 1.25″ and comes in a black velvet pouch and special Porterhouse box. The edition is 500, the price is $25. These go up Tuesday, August 19th at 9am [...]
Joe Ledbetter just released this cool little fun pack, it’s filled with all kinds of neat stuff. It includes a keychain, a patch, a magnet, a pin, and stickers for only $20. Visit JoeLedbetter.com.
