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Dirty Hands Debuts in LA and Special Giveaway from Upper Playground
If you’re in L.A. this weekend and you have a philosophical issue with Mr. Brainwash’s shindig, check out the new documentary Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe (previously blogged by Hana). The film documents Choe, a street artist who devises numerous criminal schemes that allow him to hitchhike across the globe. Interestingly, [...]
Continue reading...One From Mear and One To Fear
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Sam Flores Wallet and Bags
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
When it comes to wallets and bags, I believe that you can never have too many of them. My tastes change quickly, and I get a new wallet every six months or so. That’s why I was happy when I saw this Sam Flores wallet from Upper Playground [via Juxtapoz]. The artwork is beautiful and [...]
Continue reading...Uberbot Joins Upper Playground in Art for Obama
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Designer toy retailer, Uberbot, joins streetwear and art toy purveyors Upper Playground in using art to inspire change. Upper Playground has sold Obama posters by established artists like Shepard Fairey and Ron English, and now Uberbot is focusing on you, the up-and-coming designers of tomorrow. Uberbot acknowledges that the art surrounding Obama is the most impressive [...]
Continue reading...N8 Van Dyke’s Payday
Friday, June 6, 2008
San Francisco’s Upper Playground, Ningyoushi and Double Punch have collaborated with illustrator N8 Van Dyke on Payday, a simian stick-up artist. The 5.5″ figure comes with a glock, a bag of loot, sneakers and a walrus mask (in honor of Upper Playground’s mascot). N8’s work has appeared in diverse forms from the pages of Heavy [...]
Continue reading...Barack The Vote! Ron English Campaign Poster Drops
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
I just got back from voting in my county primary and this just in: Putting an end to a grueling marathon (and that’s not just the SNL parodies) with historic implications, Barack Obama has clinched the Democratic nomination and will face John McCain in a bid for U.S. presidency. Hillary Clinton is expected to [...]
Continue reading...Go Get Your Beaver Signed by Jeremy Fish at Good Vibrations
Friday, May 30, 2008
OK so the title and subject of this post rival the title of this post and the content of this post for keeping my ego as a legitimate journalist in check. That said, props to Jeremy Fish for putting out a truly new platform (adult) toy: The Barry The Beaver vibrator. This unique collaboration [...]
Continue reading...Upper Playground and Pals Get the Last Laugh
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Skid row is cleaning up. San Fran based retail giant Upper Playground along with Estevan Oriol (photographer/director) and Mister Cartoon (artist) will be injecting Los Angeles’s seedy downtown area with four “one of a kind retail establishments”. They’ll be apparel pieces galore as well as the finest of fine art – urban style of course. [...]
Continue reading...OBAMA x ALEX PARDEE x UPPER PLAYGROUND
Thursday, May 15, 2008
It’s a vicious cycle. Because of our weak dollar, costly health insurance and oxymoronic economic stimulus package, this $200 poster by Alex Pardee is woefully out of my price range. I wonder if Upper Playground could give out vouchers though? We elect Obama as our president, he fixes our shit up, this frees up spending [...]
Continue reading...Sacramento Puts the “Art” in Party. Pt. 2: Basco, Cinder, Nic Caesar and Ceramic Panties
Monday, May 12, 2008
Who knew our state capital could throw such a massive art block party? And what exactly is 2nd Saturdays? Every month, galleries in Sacramento stay open for an art walk late into the evening, transforming the city streets into Sacramento’s largest art event. Second Saturday is a night to wander about, visit galleries and have [...]
Continue reading...Maker Faire Pt 1: Some Characters
Monday, May 5, 2008
No, I’m actually not talking about guys with goggles, girls with wings or the faux-fur werewolf who were all temporary citizens of this weekend’s Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA. I’m referring to some of the indie designers who were showing their character(s) in the Craft Zone (next to the “Diet Coke and Mentos fountain“). First [...]
Continue reading...LAZYFACE: A Small Collection of New Works By Alex Pardee
Friday, May 2, 2008
I always love getting word about a new local show that I can basically walk to. From Alex Pardee’s blog: My face feels like its melting. Not because i have been drinking Deathklok riffs for breakfast. And not because I decided to bob for apples in the Toxic Avenger’s piss. Sometimes…you just wake up, and your [...]
Continue reading...Alex Pardee Solo Show and Shirts
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Alex Pardee is a busy dude. He’s making album art for metal and hip-hop bands, working on an animated movie and doing a solo show in Portland. That’s why you should mark your calendars now for his only LA-area solo show, July 12th at SURU on Melrose. While you wait, you can order his signature [...]
Continue reading...PLAYING WITH POLITICS: Barack Obama Has Morning Breath Too
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Considering Michelle Obama’s heavily quoted comments about their normalcy and Barack’s morning breath, this poster endorsement is a fitting tribute. The latest collab between the Barack Obama 2008 campaign and San Franciso-based Upper Playground comes in the form of a poster by Brooklyn, NY creative studio, Morning Breath. Morning Breath uses their experiences in graffiti art, [...]
Continue reading...Craola (not Paul) is the Walrus
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Upper Playground, Ningyoushi Toys, and Greg “Craola” Simkins have teamed up for another colorway of their vinyl Walrus. The first Walrus, wearing a smart blue argyle vest, promptly sold out all 500 pieces. They have now introduced the Orange Edition which is limited to 350 pieces. Each Orange Edition comes with a limited, off-set print [...]
Continue reading...New Sam Flores Gear @Upper Playground
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Upper Playground has tons of new Sam Flores gear in stock. The t-shirts feature some of Flores’ familiar masked characters. Here’s your chance to get your own Billy Bronze clothes now that the vinyl figures are sold out. Sam lives in San Francisco, and his art has been exhibited internationally. Related posts Upper Playground x Digital Gravel [...]
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