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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
JSD studios - One step closer
Ninja Spiki update with teaser pics from Nakanari
"TRIPPING THE ART FANTASTIC" • The Illustrated Works of Alan Aldridge
Mr Musichead Gallery
7511 W. Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90046
323-876-0042
Wednesday, April 29 2009 from 7 pm -10 pm
Press preview available 11AM -1PM day of opening by appointment
Opening night reception will be free and open to the public
Exhibit runs through May 13
Gallery Hours: Mon – Sun 11am - 6pm
David Flores - "Dark Lord" release
Clutter Issue 14: Eat My Dust
Clutter Issue 14: Eat My Dust
Cover Art: ilovedust
Cover Art: ilovedust
Issue 14 of Clutter Magazine is now here! This brighter than bright issue's wrap-around cover art is brought to you from the talented folk at ilovedust. The issue also features an in depth interview with founding partner Mark Graham, covering the ins and outs of the design studio and their recent involvement in the designer toy world thanks to their work with Kidrobot.
Issue 14 Contents
ilovedust • Kidrobot@Selfridges • UK Dunny Series Feature • New York Comic Con • Hello Brute • Dave White • Betso • Pictoplasma • Quality Control • Mad Barbarians • Shopping in Japan • Jim Koch • Guy McKinley • Kuso Toys • KaroGaro & Hariken • Notes on a Cocktail Napkin • All the latest news...
"The Banksy Effect" hits Toronto's Art Scene - featuring WE KILL YOU!
Lowbrow and street art is acclaimed in international markets such as New York, L.A., Tokyo, London and Paris with Toronto rising on the up-and-coming list. Influenced by pop culture, and characterized by a strong sense of humour, the macabre and a rejection of the conventional, the Lowbrow art movement has made a quick rise in popularity over the last decade. Despite producing some very recognizable Lowbrow artists such as Gary Taxali and Ray Caesar, the larger Canadian market has yet to fully embrace the movement. Like many of Canada’s musicians, actors, and directors, our local Lowbrow artists are more warmly received outside of the country than here at home.
But all of that is changing...
Due largely in part to “The Banksy Effect”, the Lowbrow genre is more highly valued. Banksy, a British street stencil artist, pushed the genre into the world of acceptable art after selling his pieces for over half a million dollars at a London auction house. Since then art collectors have been paying large amounts to have pieces from the growing body of street artists such as KAWS and Shepard Fairey (of Time Magazine Obama print fame).
Enter: Toronto. Toronto is home to some of the most talented Lowbrow and street artists of our time. The unfortunate fact that Toronto collectors have been slower to embrace the movement can be seen as a major benefit to those who are currently prepared to buy and support Lowbrow art. A simple matter of supply-and-demand economics, the Lowbrow art sold in Toronto can be had for more reasonable prices than seen in larger markets, simply because it will not sell otherwise. This means that buyers who are “in the know” can leverage this to accrue a fairly impressive collection before the market catches up to the rest of the world.
Upcoming is the We Kill You exhibit running from April 23rd to May 7th at the Gordon Daniel Art Gallery, located at 460 Parliament Street. WKY has made a huge splash in the international toy and art market, with solo shows in Arizona & California and further abroad, and is happy to return to grow and support the Toronto scene. The “I Lose Track of My Mind Sometimes” show will mark WKY’s first solo show in Toronto. “I love doing shows out-of-country,” says Justin Pape, the artist behind We Kill You “but it would be nice to support and help cultivate a greater Lowbrow community here at home. I won’t devalue my work, but I will be selling different types of pieces, to make sure that collectors of all budget levels can afford to walk away with something that makes them happy.”
"Observation Drone (Honey)" 5" Custom Mad*l
Materials: Vinyl, Resin, Metal, Acrylics, Spraypaint
Color: Honey
This is a 1/1 super exclusive custom, and it is signed by Cris. If you are looking at trying to get this bad boy, it is available tomorrow for $150 at his online store HERE!
Kidrobot rolls out their May releases
Mictlantecuhtli & Xólotl Dunny 8-inch
Enter the afterworld with Aztec-influenced street artist Saner’s Mictlantecuhtli & Xólotl Dunnys May 7. Sold together, these 8 and 3-inch figures are madly majestic. Only 300 made; $75 for the set. 
Luckies Zipper Pulls
The magical minds at FriendsWithYou introduce Luckies zipper pulls May 7. Find iconic characters Malfi, TTT, Buddy Chub and more in this 29 figure series designed to bring you good luck and happiness. Blind-boxed and $3.95 each. 
Rollin' Stock Mini Figures
Graffiti writer & DJ Kid Acne’s Rollin’ Stock mini series drops May 7. Cast in his signature 70’s-flavored aesthetic, each figure in this 12-toy series links together. Hook your train up with more traction if you find the 2 chases. Blind-boxed and $9.95. 
Dunny Endangered!
Animal instincts are sharper than ever in the all-new Dunny Endangered series, featuring 15 designs (and 2 chases) by 13 incredible artists. Blind boxed and $8.95. Arrives May 21. Artists with Dunnys in the series include, Amanda Visell, Aya Kakeda, Elizabeth Berdann, Chuckboy, Frank Kozik, Jeremyville, Joe Ledbetter, Kronk, Michelle Valigura, Mr. Shane Jessup, Sket One, Tad Carpenter and Triclops Studio.
Mega MUNNY Red & Blue
Mega MUNNY stands tall and proud this May in two new colorways, red and blue. Retails for $200 each.
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