OBEYGIANT.COM: ROBERT F. KENNEDY CENTER AUCTION 2009

ROBERT F. KENNEDY CENTER AUCTION 2009

Info posted on obeygiant.com:

Shepard has donated an Obama HOPE gold screen print and an Israel/Palestine Signed stencil collage fine art piece to the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights is a nonprofit charitable organization that works to realize Robert F. Kennedy’s dream of a peaceful and just world through domestic and international programs that help the disadvantaged and oppressed, build our next generation of leaders, and tackle the toughest problems facing our society.

The Gold Obama Hope is a Gold Serigraph on 100% Cotton Rag Paper, 14″ x 10″, Signed.

The Israel/Palestine pieceis on Mix Media on Stencil Collage on 100% Cotton Rag Paper, 44″ x 60″, Signed.

The bidding ends on May 28, 2009 and you can already start bidding on it now!

OBEY GIANT CHARITY AUCTIONS:

OBAMA "HOPE" PIECE - CURRENT BID: $1,350(USD)

ISRAEL/PALESTINE PIECE - CURRENT BID: $11,000(USD)

source: obeygiant.com

www.obeygiant.com
www.rfkcenter.org

SERV-O-MATICS by BRANDT PETERS

SERV-O-MATICS by Brand Peters
Estimated release is late June 2009

Info posted by Brandt Peters:

Serv-O-Matics Mini Figure Series produced by MINDstyle. From the classically twisted retro mind of International artist and toy designer Brandt Peters comes an all new blind box toy series from MINDstyle... the Serv-O-Matics. This toy series takes us further in to the world of Peters' signature character - Slap-Happy! and the maniacal world of Slappyville...

From a long time forgotten world's fair comes the Serv-O-Matics - Post industrial robot pedestrial appliances and vintage mechanical public servants meets a Coney Island freak show. There are 10 designs in total with an additional chase figure by acclaimed artist designer, Kathie Olivas. Serv-O-Matics will launch in late June of 2009 with an SRP $14.99 each. Don't wait around too long - This toy series will be sure to go fast!



source: brandtpeters.com

www.brandtpeters.com
www.mindstyle.com

ABRAHAM OBAMA - DVD RELEASE

ABRAHAM OBAMA - DVD RELEASE
Now available @ upperplayground.com

Info posted by Upper Playground:

“Abraham Obama” is a humorous and provocative look at an unprecedented political art movement. A campaign to change the visual landscape of America yields a new President, and ushers in a new collective consciousness for America’s people.

Famous street artist Ron English gathers a crew of professional pranksters and hits the road on a grass-roots campaign to make public art and promote Obama’s campaign for the Presidency. “Abraham Obama” takes us on an unforgettable ride as the stories of Ron English unfold alongside musicians and artists such as Shepard Fairey, Jack Medicine, David Choe, Sam Flores, The Date Farmers, Will.I.Am, Morgan Spurlock, DJ Z-Trip and several others.

Directed by Kevin Chapados, and produced by Daniel Lahoda and Ron English.



THE "ABRAHAM OBAMA" DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE AT UPPERPLAYGROUND.COM!!!

www.upperplayground.com

MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES 2 - ONLINE EXHIBIT

If you weren't able to make it to the opening reception of Multiple Personalities 2 at Lift in Detroit then don't worry because the show pieces are now being exhibited online. There are plenty of pieces still available from a list of extremely talented artists that include 64 Colors, Grimsheep, Patrick Francisco and Cris Rose just to name a few. This amazing online exhibit can be seen now by visiting www.liftdetriot.com.


CUSTOM MUNNY by Patrick Francisco
Now available @ liftdetroit.com

MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES 2 IS NOW ONLINE!!!

www.liftdetroit.com

NEW ITEMS @ STRANGECO.COM

Strangeco.com is always being updated with new items. Whether it's newly released special edition designer toys or a spring cleaning sale, the site gets updated daily. Not only do they have designer toys for sale but they also carry clothing, prints, art books and even skatedecks. So be sure to stop by and see what's available, what you find might surprise you.

STRANGEco. INFO:

Based in San Francisco, CA but catering to the world at large, STRANGEco creates and distributes unique, high-quality design-oriented consumer products. Working closely with contemporary artists from a variety of subculture art genres – pop surrealism, graffiti & street art, independent comics, illustration, graphic design and others – STRANGEco takes original character design and transforms it into beautiful three dimensional art objects.

Founded in 2002 by Gregory Blum and Jim Crawford, STRANGEco has become a dynamic force in the worldwide “Art Toy” movement with a reputation for the highest quality, best produced and intricately realized items. STRANGEco has produced hundreds of original products from designs by a literal “who’s who” of contemporary art: Gary Baseman, Ron English, Jeremy Fish, Jim Flora, FriendsWithYou, James Jarvis, John Kricfalusi, Mars-1, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Todd Schorr, Tokidoki, Jim Woodring and others.

STRANGEco also imports and distributes a variety of premier product lines in the North American market, including artist-based toys, high quality art books and magazines.

STRANGEco goods can be found in fine retailers worldwide, including art, design and gift stores, boutique toy stores, lifestyle and apparel shops, museum stores, comic, record and bookshops, and a select number of lifestyle-oriented national retailers.

Thanks for visiting STRANGEco – Purveyors of the Peculiar!

www.strangeco.com

"SENTIMENTAL" SOLO SHOW by KATHIE OLIVAS

"SENTIMENTAL" SOLO SHOW by Kathie Olivas
Hosted by Copro Gallery

Info posted by Kathie Olivas:

Hi everyone! I will be having a small solo show of new works this Saturday at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica, CA. Sadly I will be unable to attend. The show will include new paintings and customs and a 36" hand oil painted fiberglass figure that is just one of a new series I have been working on...

Sentimental - Kathie Olivas Solo Show
Opening reception: Saturday May 9, 8:00-11:30 p.m.(PST)

http://www.copronason.com/kathieweb/index.html
(online preview)

Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Avenue TS
Santa Monica, CA 90404

www.kathieolivas.com
www.copronason.com

"STITCH" ARTIST PROOF by KANO

"STITCH" ARTIST PROOF by kaNO
Coming soon to kano.bigcartel.com

Info posted by kaNO Kid:

Well that Orlando FX trip set my schedule back big time and I was finally able to get back on track and dive into my Artist Proof Stash. As you know by now, These don't officially come out until June. Here is your chance to score one ahead of time signed and numbered by yours truly. The A/P kaNO Stitch is limited to 7 pieces and they all don the same painted application.

Note the new painted ears, the stripe across the face is changed to purple, some details on the feet, and I threw in an MJ tongue sticking out for good measure.

The only place to get these is at the kaNO shop on Thursday, May 7th at 12 p.m.(EST). Each Artist Proof will be priced at $100.00 USD + S/H.



www.kanokid.com

DRAGATOMI STOREFRONT - OPENING SOON!!!

The staff at online toy retailer, Dragatomi, has been hard at work putting the finishing touches to their new storefront which will be opening in the city of Sacramento, California. No official announcement has been made but look for doors to open as soon as Saturday, May 09, 09. Based on the items listed at their website it looks like the new storefront will have a diverse collection of designer toys in stock to satisfy the needs of most, if not all, the collectors in the area. So be sure to stop by and show some support for one of the better designer toy retailers out there... Congratulations Dragatomi!!!



More pics of the Dragatomi Storefront can be seen HERE.

Dragatomi
2317 J St.
Sacramento, CA

www.dragatomi.com

SHINGANIST: A GROUP SHOW CURATED BY USUGROW

SHINGANIST: A GROUP SHOW CURATED BY USUGROW
Hosted by FIFTY24SF Gallery

Info posted by Upper Playground:

In anticipation of his imminent clothing line release with Upper Playground on August 1, and in celebration of his new book “Shiganist,” Usugrow has rallied the book’s contributors to action. Together, these five artists are taking over the walls of the FIFTY24SF Gallery and tearing down the house. True to the meaning behind “Shingan” - those who create based on visions spurred by the mind’s eye and those who are not affected by the opinions and expectations placed on them by the outside world - USUGROW, MOZYSKEY, TOSHIKAZU NOZAKA, BENE and JUN KANEKO are driven by the pure passion to create.

The work being presented on May 7th is a testament to those who live life for the love of art. From body art to street art, these young men have explored every aspect of the creative world. They have fought passionately for the right to express what the mind’s eye has shown them and have succeeded at every turn. Encumbered by the weight of societal expectations, they defy the prescribed life path and valiantly pursue the life of the “Shinganist.” Bringing us art born from passion, a harmonious blend of various culture’s aspects absorbed over time that still reflects a style inherent to Japan, this show will be one of a kind.

Opening reception: May 07, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m.

FIFTY24SF Gallery
248 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

www.usugrow.com
www.upperplayground.com

"SKULLBUNNY" CUSTOM by HUCK GEE

"SKULLBUNNY" CUSTOM by Huck Gee
Coming Soon to huckgee.com

Info posted by Huck Gee:

Coming this Friday, May 8th at Noon PST, we are pleased to announce SkullBunny! This little guy has been sitting on the backburner for a year or so, trying to figure out the best way to bring him to reality. So we stuffed him in some fur and sewed him up tight, and we think the results are quite adorable! 10 custom hand painted, fur suited, SkullBunnys. Each is signed, numbered and comes in shown bunny suit. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure. 10 figures in this set, $650 per figure.

Limit one figure per customer.

Huck's Ebay Store (Noon PDT, Friday 05/08)



More pics of SkullBunny can be seen on Huck's flickr

source: huckgee.com

www.huckgee.com