DKE TOYS presents THE VADER PROJECT

THE VADER PROJECT by DKE TOYS
Premiering at The Andy Warhol Museum
Show runs from Feb. 13, 09 through May 03, 09

DKE Toys is proud to present "The Vader Project", hosted by The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA. This project brings forth the aura of the lowbrow art movement as it meshes with the iconic Darth Vader helmet from the Star Wars series. DKE Toys curated this event which boasts an all star lineup of nearly 100 prestigious artists such as Ron English, Frank Kozik, Huck Gee, Usugrow and Cameron Tiede just to name a few(complete list). I was lucky enough to observe a few pieces first hand when The Vader Project showcased at SDCC in July 2007. Simply put, this is an event that you do not want to miss! This showcase begins on 02.13.09 and runs through 05.03.09. [more info]


Alex Pardee - The Vader Project (Los Angeles)

Info provided by DKE TOYS:

The Vader Project: A reimagining of the iconic Darth Vader helmet by some of today's hottest underground and pop surrealist painters, artists and designers - makes its museum premiere and will be on display February 13 - May 3, 2009 at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. http://www.warhol.org/

Dov Kelemer & Sarah Jo Marks: Co-Curators of The Vader Project and Co-Founders of DKE Toys, one of the largest designer vinyl and art-toy distributors in the world, exclusively representing over 100 companies, artists, and designers. Kelemer started the business selling Star Wars memorabilia more than 15 years ago. With The Vader Project he has finally found a way to meld both his passions. Marks divides her time between managing DKE art exhibitions and all DKE promotions including STUFFED: a plush food show. http://www.dketoys.com/

Artist Lineup: Attaboy, Anthony Ausgang, Gary Baseman, Andrew Bell, Tim Biskup, Buff Monster, Mister Cartoon, Dalek, Devilrobots, Thunderdog Studios, Marc Ecko, Ron English, David Flores, Paul Franck, Huck Gee, Fawn Gehweiler, Mike Giant, Dan Goodsell, Haze, Jesse Hernandez, Itokin Park, Jeremyville, kaNO, Jim Koch, Frank Kozik, Joe Ledbetter, Tokidoki, MAD, Mad Barbarians, Marka27, Mars-1, Bill McMullen, Alex Pardee, The Pizz, Erick Scarecrow, Sket-One, Damon Soule, Bwana Spoons, Suckadelic, Cameron Tiede, Touma, Usugrow, Michelle Valigura, Amanda Visell and many more...(complete list)

Event Address:
The Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 237-8300

For further questions, to discuss interview opportunities or for press photos please call DKE Toys at (818) 765-3500


The Vader Project - SDCC 2007

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