ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

Doktor A (and Others) Go Under the Influence

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Groups shows are great because invariably you go to see the work of a particular artist you like (Doktor A, Alex Pardee, MCA, Dan Goodsell, Blinky) and you come away with a list of new artists to check out. This particular incarnation of Gallery1988’s Under the Influence is great, because, well, it’s the Beastie Boys. [...]

The Grind Underground Artists Skatedeck Auction

Monday, October 6, 2008

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You can view all the decks here. A few of the ToyCyte familiars and favorites who are contributing decks include: Amy Sol, D*Face, Mear One, Chris Ryniak, Tara McPherson, Buff Monster, N8 Van Dyke, Morning Breath, Paper Monster, David Flores, Indie/Cope2 and Mike Hyp.

Urban Art for Obama

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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If you were to go back in time (even just a few years) and ask yourself to imagine urban and street artists so passionately applying themselves to a US presidential campaign, could you? In less than a week, corresponding with the Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado’s Andenken Gallery will host Manifest Hope, a unique event [...]

Devilrobots Does Disney

Monday, July 14, 2008

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I love Disneyland. It really is the happiest place on earth. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny the power of Disney iconography, now can you? And the smartypants at Disney HQ continue to keep Disney products relevant. They’re not content to just rest on the laurels resting upon Mickey’s mass produced head, oh [...]

One From Mear and One To Fear

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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Now that the primaries have passed, I’m seeing a lot more lawn signs for Obama around town. A yard sign surrounded by pink flamingos and garden gnomes is indeed a fun statement (in a John Waters kinda way), but if you really want to stand out, support the Obama campaign with a limited edition poster [...]

Urban Artists Take On Mickey: David Flores, Slick, Mear One …

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

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M-I-C …K-E-Y…M –O-U-S-E! Yeah, we all know what that spells. Annette made sure of that. Mickey is one with our culture and country. Those mouse ears, which debuted eons ago, have infiltrated everyone on the planet’s life in some form or another. Since Steamboat Willie, our pal Mickey had gone through many incarnations, Disco Micky, [...]