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Once again, Mezco goes out of its way to support a noble cause using toys, ‘cause they’re just awesome people like that. Orlando’s FX International Show, which hits on April 17th through 19th, will play host to the second annual ‘Project Vinyl Art Jam’, in which customizers and other types of artists have 90 minutes to [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The contemporary underground art scene has been in effect for a very long time. Most underground artists go unnoticed by the majority of society, but now art takes center stage in Humble Pictures’ upcoming documentary “New Brow”. The film takes an in-depth look at underground artists (Shepard Fairey, Anthony Ausgang, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Ron [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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When last we saw Ron English’s Evil Grin Charlie Brown figure, he was decked out in green and up for pre-order from ToyQube (now sold out). Your next best bet, though probably even harder to get, will be this collaborative colorway between Made by Monsters and Chapel of Dawn. Both companies have stamped their logos [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Gino Joukar, a Los Angeles-based pop surrealism and urban art collector, is curating Movers & Shakers, a group show with an amazing roster. For a Valentine’s Day date that seeks to go beyond dinner and a movie, POVevolving Gallery is the locale. There are over 80 artists involved, and a sampling reads like a who’s [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 4, 2009
One hundred re-imagined Darth Vader helmets are set to complete The Vader Project.The iconic Darth Vader helmet is once-again rendered by some of today’s hottest underground and pop surrealist painters, artists and designers. This leg of the tour makes its museum premiere and will be on display February 13th through May 3rd at The Andy [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Toy supergigantors ToyTokyo have a very, very full weekend planned for the ol’ NYCC, including some especially notable debuts and guest appearances. Here’s a quick rundown, all happening at booth #858 : FRIDAY holds a 2 PM appearance by Nelson X. Asencio, designer behind the ‘Hope’ Obama colorway from Jailbreak Toys, among other things. The mighty [...]
Continue reading...Monday, February 2, 2009
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Ron English topped off a month full of toys with his Mythographic Vicissitudes solo show at San Francisco's FIFTY24SF gallery. Although Ron was on tour in Asia for most of the show's duration, his presence was felt through his signature pop surrealist style. A literal translation of Mythographic Vicissitudes works out to: the successive, alternating, or changing phases or conditions of a popular belief, story (or half-truth) that has become associated with a person, institution, or occurrence, especially one considered to illustrate a cultural ideal. That checks out as the show focused on 2007-2008 paintings and drawings based on variations of modern mythologies. Applying a unique sense of reverence to his patented mash of religion, history and art, Ron presented Mickey, Marilyn, Jesus, Snoopy, Warhol and Van Gogh amidst a palette where all was not what as it seems... The show concluded last week, and you can check availability of the work (oils for $20K, inks for $3K) via the gallery. If you didn't make it to the show, here is what you missed.
Continue reading...Thursday, January 22, 2009
It’s Ron English’s month and you don’t have to get an Abraham Obama bust to get in on the toy action. After its overseas release during Ron’s recent Asia tour, the pop surrealist’s take on Charlie Brown is now up for pre-order from ToyQube. I wonder what the kindly docents at the local Charles M. [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 22, 2009
Before their were toys, there was an image. On the same day Barack Obama got the official Democratic nomination for President, Upper Playground dropped Ron English’s Abraham Obama poster. Jetset Graffiti then licensed the image for use in an open edition less expensive print which quickly minted a new crew of street artists. Although Ron’s [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 22, 2009
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3DRetro’s VTN exclusive gold colorway of Ron English x MINDstyle’s Abraham Obama is now available to the general public at 3DRetro’s website here. The 16-inch rotocast bust was on display in Pasadena, and now can be on display in your house for $200. This is the 7th 8th colorway following Presidential, Inaugural, Pewter, Black, White [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Yesterday’s excitement is still with me, and I wanted to provide a bit more information on my favorite Ron English x MINDstyle’s Abraham Obama bust so far. The “Presidential” colorway was a hand-painted edition of 100 pieces. Rumor has it that this is the colorway one might see in an episode of MTV Cribs or [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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Today marks one of the most historic events in United States history, but Toy Tokyo asks why should the celebrating end in just 24 hours? The answer to that question comes in the form of an Obama Inauguration Event this Friday, January 23rd from 7-11PM at the Showroom in NYC. Of course, they’ll be celebrating [...]
Continue reading...Friday, January 16, 2009
I totally live for all this Obama-inspired art, but I gotta call foul on this one. At this point, I’ve lost track of how many colorways of Ron English x MINDstyle’s Abraham Obamas have come out. The black bust was exciting and the pewter colorway kind of cool, but this “inauguration version” kind of [...]
Continue reading...Monday, January 5, 2009
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Much in the way of Ron English news came out over the holiday break. MINDstyle continues to prove itself peerless with this preview of an upcoming mini-figure set featuring many of Ron’s iconic characters. One of the figures is expected to lead the pack with a January release, while the other figures are set to [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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Following this month’s inspired pairing of Jeremy Fish and Miss Van (pictures coming soon, I promise), Upper Playground and FIFTY24SF are kicking off 2009 with split-level shows by Alex Pardee and Ron English. We already told you about Alex’s Letters From Digested Children show. Here’s the briefing on Ron’s gig, which opens January 8th: Before Banksy, [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 4, 2008
Sorry kids, if you’re not in Miami and you had your heart set on picking up one of the Ron English Dunnys via kidrobot’s online store, odds are you didn’t get one. These 8-inch Dunnys went on sale on kidrobot.com at 11PM last night and sold out in five minutes. Yup, five minutes. This special [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 4, 2008
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Cope2 presents TOP OF THE LINE: a collaboration event featuring some of the most influential and inspiring artists from the pop art, contemporary, and graffiti art scenes Where: THE SHOWROOM NYC When: December 4th – 9th 2008. Opening Reception December 4th 7:00PM – 11:00PM Who: FUTURA – internationally acclaimed graffiti artist, graphic designer, and gallery artist. Known for his [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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Looks like Ron English isn’t above some Kozik-esque colorways as the range of MINDstyle’s Abraham Obama busts continues to expand. Via Freshness this morning: Barracuda has teamed up with the original collaborators to create a special bust in pewter/metal finish. The bust is available exclusively through Barracuda with the current pre-order priced at $200 USD. I’m still [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, November 16, 2008
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Next to Huck Gee’s Hello I’m Insane production Dunnys, this upcoming “freakishly rare” 8-incher by Ron English has peeps both pumped and polarized. For some, this GID Dunny represents a return to Kidrobot collectibles for the fans who sought rarer or more urbanized vinyl in the wake of KR’s curious collaborations, QC issues and PR [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, November 13, 2008
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You know what your bedroom needs? A portrait of Ron English, Gary Baseman or perhaps Shepard Fairey staring down at you while you get dressed, sleep and well, you know what. If this sounds seductive to you, you are in luck. Tatiana Wills and Roman Cho who are responsible for the wonderful portraits of beloved and influential contemporary [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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History was made last night, and many people the world over woke up this morning proud of America for the first time in eight years. MINDstyle and Ron English would like to commemorate this momentous occasion with the vinyl fusion of two “skinny presidents from Illinois:” Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. As blogged yesterday, [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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MINDstyle chose Election Day 2008 to announce Ron English’s Abraham Obama 16″ vinyl bust sculpted by Vin Teng. The bust is based on the Ron English’s Abraham Obama poster that is a Pop-inspired bit of street art. The white MINDstyle’s member’s only version is already sold out. The edition size of each colorway is limited [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 26, 2008
This is what I’ve been waiting for. It channels a couple of my passions (customs and change) into one unique art event. Jailbreak Toys, makers of the Obama Action Figure, will present ART + ACTION at Toy Tokyo’s gallery: The Showroom NYC on October 17th. Contemporary artists, toy designers and graf writers like Mars-1, Peat [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 12, 2008
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I’ve been covering all of the awesome Upper Playground x Barack Obama prints, which each retailed for $200 and sold out faster than Joe Lieberman. Well get ready to wear your politics and drop a zero off the pricetag, because if you missed out on the prints, they’re back as shirts. Upper Playground and Digital [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 12, 2008
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For the launch of Private Stock, a collection limited to just 100 retailers, Burton collaborated with Ron English on two snowboards and a boot. Ron’s art is used on the Burton Hero and women’s Blender snowboards ($400 each), as well as the Freezone Boot ($200). The Private Stock collection is so exclusive that you [...]
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
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