ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

Hi-Fructose Overdose Exhibition

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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Need your daily fix of art and toys? Why not make your way down to Santa Monica on April 4th and “OVERDOSE.” The catchy title is for the upcoming group exhibition at the Copro Nason Gallery. Not only will HI*FRUCTOSE vol.11 be making its premiere, but there will also be signings by Attaboy, Joe Ledbetter, [...]

Harley Davidson’s Art of Rebellion Video on VIMBY

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Harley Davidson’s Art of Rebellion Video on VIMBY

VIMBY – Art of Rebellion If you didn’t make it to Harley Davidson’s Art of Rebellion show, VIMBY put together a short video with clips from Alex Pardee, Bob Dob, Frank Kozik, Shawn Barber and Mark Dean Veca talking about their contributions.

Hold Onto Your Cheesesteaks: Toy2R Pops Up in Philly

Monday, December 1, 2008

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Toy2R just announced their second pop-up store–this time in Philadephia in conjunction with the group exhibit: GIVE LESS FRUITCAKE, BUY MORE ART! opening at T&P Fine Art on December 5th at 7PM. The exhibit will include artwork by: Andy B. Clarkson, Angry Woebots, Benjamin Soto, Bob Dob, Brandon Friend, Brian M. Viveros, Chris Clark, Crazy [...]

Our Favorite Toy Artists Sketch For Change

Friday, October 17, 2008

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Sketch for Change is a project comprised of sketches by Joe Ledbetter, Tim Biskup, Amanda Visell, Jeff Soto, Bob Dob, Gary Baseman, Thomas Han, Shag, Glenn Barr, Luke Chueh and about a dozen other artists culled from the 'lowbrow' scene. The idea was cooked up by a group of friends in Los Angeles looking for unique ways to help raise funds for Barack Obama's Campaign for Change. The 21 artists were affiliated with the recent Baby Tattooville art retreat.

Heck: Where The Bad Kids Go Illustrated by Bob Dob

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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Bob Dob just blogged (try saying that 5 times fast…) about a cool project he did last year that’s now available. Bob did the cover art and interior illustration’s for Dale E. Basye’s first novel: Heck: Where The Bad Kids Go. The premise: When Milton and Marlo Fauster die in a marshmallow-bear explosion, they [...]

Crimes on Canvas: Las Vegas’ Biggest Art Show of All Time

Monday, July 14, 2008

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Crimes on Canvas: Las Vegas’ Biggest Art Show of All Time

M Modern Gallery is curating an outstanding exhibition of Pop Surrealism at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas July 18th & 19th. The event is part of the 3-day extravaganza celebrating 944 Magazine’s 3rd anniversary that includes a poolside concert by De La Soul. CRIMES ON CANVAS includes original paintings by: Amanda Visell * [...]

American Hardcore Charity Event at Hermosa Beach Playhouse

Thursday, July 10, 2008

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American Hardcore, a documentary about punk music in the 1980s highlights tonight’s fundraiser at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse presented by the Society of Beach Culture Preservation. The evening will include a silent auction of Vans and skate decks designed by artists and surfers, such as Bob Dob (whose deck appears below). Proceeds will benefit 32-year-old [...]

Bob Dob Lonely Day Print For Charity

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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In 2006, Thumbtack Press raised $1,000 for St. Jude Childen’s Research Hospital for cancer research. This year they are hoping to raise over $3,500 with an exclusive print by Bob Dob. Bob, who did the Luey figures for those of you who require a toy connection, is donating all of his commissions for “Lonely Day” [...]