ARKIV INSTANT

Arkiv Instant is a figure that's a little more under the radar than some of the other stuff that I tend to blog about, but it's still pretty awesome nonetheless. The designer of this figure who also goes by the name of Arkiv, describes Arkiv Instant as "half animal and half dream". Arkiv Instant is in it's prototype stage right now, but from what I've seen so far this figure is definitely gonna be a keeper when it's all said and done. As soon as I find out more detailed info such as release dates, colorways and size runs, I'll be sure to pass it along. But for now you can checkout the detailed prototype pics below.

Also, if you're one of the first 100 people to subscribe to the Arkiv Instant mailing list you'll receive a Limited Edition Arkiv Instant Print(pictured below) absolutely FREE!!! www.arkivinstant.com


Arkiv Instant - Prototype Pics:


source: arkivinstant.com

www.arkivinstant.com

SCRIBE'S RHINO: RUMPUS

Scribe's Rhino first appeared on Vinyl Pulse's Proto Monday. Since then more pics have surfaced of this 8" Resin figure properly named Rumpus. Rumpus is being produced by Scribe and Cardboard Spaceship. The run size and colorways are still under wraps for now, but I'll be sure to update this post once I receive more info.



source: vinylpulse.com, cardboardspaceship.net

www.cardboardspaceship.net

COME MEET THE ARTIST! - Video Recap

Come Meet the Artists at Kidrobot NY from Kidrobot on Vimeo.

COME MEET THE ARTISTS! at Kidrobot NY
Friday, February 6th, 6-8pm

New York Comic Con was in town and so were all of our friends! Couldn't make it? Check out the vid from the evening at Kidrobot NY with Aaron Meshon, Chuckboy, Clutter, Huck Gee, MAD, Mr. Shane Jessup, PON, Sara Antoinette Martin, and Sket One!

www.kidrobot.com

SUPERFLAT - TAKASHI MURAKAMI

SUPERFLAT - Takashi Murakami

Info posted by Giant Robot:

THE ARTISTS
Edited by art visionary Takashi Murakami, this book united a number of contemporary Japanese artists who have gone on to have huge "solo" careers. The most prevalant are Murakami himself-his flawlessly executed manga-inspired work has become iconic through collaborative handbag designs for Louis Vuitton and sculpture in New York City-and Yoshitomo Nara, whose raw-and-painterly depictions of cherubic-but-dangerous children have become a symbol of punk art, mixing dimples and daggers, freckles and firearms. Also featured are Aya Takano, Chiho Aoshima, Mr., and Hiromix, as well as designers (Groovisions), filmmakers (Hideaki Anno), animators (Yoshinori Kanada), and others. Media range from illustration and painting to photography and video, as well as sculpture and other forms. But while the artwork is divergent, the creators share inspiration from traditional woodblock prints and paintings, modern manga and anime, and everything in between.

THE BOOK
The colorful and dense book is grounded in Murakami's manifesto, which makes connections between traditional Japanese art such as wood-block prints and postmodern influences such as manga, anime, and toys. The resulting art and culture is a vibrant, forward thinking, and the compelling mix of of works makes little or no distinction between high and low culture or past and present. The Superflat
publication was followed by the 2001 art show that attracted nearly 100,000 viewers at

Retail Price: $41.50 USD

source: giantrobot.com

A few copies will be made available for sale through: www.alwaysSEENgallery.com

www.giantrobot.com

SHEPARD FAIREY x KOBE BRYANT

SHEPARD FAIREY x KOBE BRYANT - Limited Edition Print
Edition of 1000

Info posted by Upper Deck:

"Here is your chance to own specially commissioned artwork of 2007-08 NBA MVP Kobe Bryant, created exclusively for Upper Deck by Shepard Fairey, one of today's most prominent and influential artists. Noted for creative street art campaigns and iconic pieces of work - his Barack Obama posters were in extremely high demand during president-elect's run for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination - Shepard Fairey continues to make bold statements through his art. Incorporating a rich mixture of Lakers team colors, the visually stunning off-set print is printed on heavy stock and comes wrapped in craft paper and shipped in a tube. Like other Shepard Fairey art productions, this rare, iconic litho isn't expected to last long. Order now!"[direct link]

Shepard Fairey x Kobe Bryant - LE Print
Price: $34.99

Interview with Kobe Bryant and Shepard Fairey...


source: upperdeck.com

www.upperdeck.com
www.obeygiant.com

KOIBITO (Red & White) PRE-ORDER

KOIBITO (Red & White) by Yoskay Yamamoto

The latest edition of Koibito (red & white) is now available for Pre-Order at Munky King[direct link]. This edition of Koibito is priced at $80, limited to 1,000 pieces and is scheduled to ship in late March. Be sure to stop by www.munkyking.com to secure yours now. There might be a few available for sale in The Art Gallery as well... Stay tuned.

source: yoskay.blogspot.com, munkyking.com

www.munkyking.com

JESSE HERNANDEZ SIGNING TOUR

To celebrate the release of his first Dunny design produced by Kidrobot, artist Jesse Hernandez[Artist Bio] will be going on a Signing Tour. The official release date for Jesse's 8" Jaguar Warrior Dunny is 03.05.09. Jesse's tour will start at KRNY and will conclude at KRSF. The official Signing Tour schedule is listed below.

Signing Tour:

Wednesday, March 04, 09 6-8 p.m.
Kidrobot NY, 118 Prince St.

Thursday, March 05, 09 6-8 p.m.
Kidrobot MIA 638 Collins Ave.

Friday, March 06, 09 6-8 p.m.
Kidrobot LA, 7972 Meslrose Ave.

Saturday March 07, 09 6-8 p.m.
Kidrobot SF, 1512 Haight St.

Always Seen and professional photographer Francis Ramos will be at the KRSF signing covering the event.

source: kidrobot.com

www.immortalstudios.net
www.kidrobot.com

RONIN GALLERY presents COWBOYS & SAMURAIS

Ronin Gallery presents COWBOYS & SAMURAIS
Opening reception: Feb. 27, 09 (5-10 p.m.)

Info posted by Ronin Gallery:

Come and celebrate the grand opening of The Ronin Gallery with the Cowboys & Samurais Art Exhibit.

Opening ceremony
February 27, 2009
5:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Ronin Gallery
1924 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles CA 90026
p:323.284.8782
info@theroningallery.com
[google map]

Gallery hours during showings
WED-SUN 11am-8pm
other times by appointment

source: theroningallery.com

www.theroningallery.com

ZUNE ORIGINALS: ARTIST SERIES

Microsoft recently teamed up with a handful of extremely talented artists to create the Zune Originals: Artist Series. You can now customize your very own Zune media player with engraved artwork designed by artists such as Dalek, Tado and Gary Fernandez. If you'd like to find out more about Zune Originals and this series, feel free to visit: www.zune.net for more info.



Link: Artist Gallery

www.microsoft.com

PEACEMAKER 32.9 by BRANDT PETERS

PEACEMAKER 32.9 by Brandt Peters
Limited to 300 pieces!

Peacemaker 32.9 is the latest release from Brandt Peters and MINDstyle. The official release date for this figure is set at 03.20.09. Peacemaker 32.9 measures in at 12" and is limited to 300 pieces worldwide. This is one of a handful of Brandt Peters character designs that has been transformed into a sculpted figure by MINDstyle. If you'd like to familiarize yourself with more of Brandt's work then please visit: www.brandtpeters.com.

PEACEMAKER 32.9 is now available for Pre-Order in The Art Gallery[Pre-Order Here]. Please visit: www.alwaysSEENgallery.com for more info.

source: MINDstyle.com

www.brandtpeters.com
www.MINDstyle.com