thanks america !! for coming out and showing us love
next stop is LONDON with a new date for the opening for
FEBRUARY 28TH -- I GOT BIG THings planned so watch out.
Lazarides Gallery
8 Greek Street
Soho
London
W1D 4DG
tel: + 44 (0) 203 214 0055
web: www.lazinc.com
here's some clips from the tour check out
http://youtube.com/walrustv
and
http://upperplaygroundglobal.blogspot.com/
for more
Giant Robot Biennale LA, November 3, JANM
i have 12 cans of black spray paint and plan to paint one of the best murals ever in L.A. tomorrow
at The Japanese American National Museum.
this is gonna be a big one.
here's the official press release.(i just did the cover for giant robot's 50th issue, a skateboard will be made for the occasion, and i'm gonna do this sick mural, murakami's having his retrospective next door, so it should be cool.)
GIANT ROBOT TO KICK-OFF JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
NEW SERIES WITH GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE: 50 ISSUES ON NOV. 3
LOS ANGELES.—The Japanese American National Museum will begin a new series of collaborative exhibitions entitled Salon Pop by presenting Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues, developed in collaboration with Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot and running from November 3, 2007 through January 13, 2008. The exhibition is being sponsored by the Imprint Culture Labtm, with additional support from the James Irvine Foundation. An opening reception is being planned for November 3, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the National Museum in Little Tokyo.
Celebrating its 50th issue, the pop-culture magazine Giant Robot is proud to curate the Giant Robot Biennale: 50 issues, featuring artists with whom they have worked in the past, whether in the pages of the magazine or in the associated gallery spaces in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York City.
Giant Robot has helped to transform the landscape of the boundaries of art, often working with brand-new artists (some still in art school). Many have gone on to great success and present their art around the world, while others are in a more modest state, paying the rent with art-related projects such as commercial work and consumer products. The latter is nearly a constant theme among the artists; each has delved into making products of some sort, and has built a following in a side-discipline although art is his or her primary focus.
The Biennale’s works will range from Pryor Praczukowski's cinematic photography to David Choe's graffiti-like murals. The pieces in between include panels by leading indie-comics artist Adrian Tomine and the pop culture inspired works of Seonna Hong, Gary Baseman, APAK, Souther Salazar, and Saelee Oh. Sashie Masakatsu's oil paintings reflect the nostalgia of pop culture-influenced youth while Eishi Takaoka's sculptures can dominate a room with their meditative presence.
“The Japanese American National Museum is pleased to work again with Eric Nakamura on Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues,” stated Irene Hirano, National Museum President and CEO. “We honored Eric and Giant Robot at our 2006 Annual Dinner and Eric worked as part of our advisory committee for Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden.”
“This show also represents another step for our institution in reaching out to younger audiences. A grant from the James Irvine Foundation has allowed us to gather information that indicates that community and arts organizations like the National Museum need to develop new approaches and innovative content if they hope to be relevant to each new generation. We believe working with Eric Nakamura and Giant Robot will help us accomplish this.”
This exhibition is the first in the Salon Pop series that includes collaborative displays that focus on Asian American pop culture. As the art world changes and begins to make room for the works of artistic innovators-many of whom were formerly labeled as street artists, graphic designers, or illustrators-under a newly evolved definition of fine art, popular culture has enthusiastically embraced this genre. It has been through this art, with its influences from Asia, that Americans are being introduced to a new concept of what it means to be Asian or Asian American. Giant Robot, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Imprint Culture Lab are working together to reveal the evolution of this sub-culture with this exhibition.
About the Curator
Giant Robot magazine began in 1994, as a staple-and-fold zine and has now grown into a full-fledged bi-monthly magazine, which is available at most stores and newsstands. Giant Robot opened its first store in 2001, and formulated a combination of pop culture goods, ranging from Japanese import toys, graphic design and art books, and monthly art exhibitions. Giant Robot has since opened stores and galleries in San Francisco and New York City and even has a restaurant called gr/eats in West Los Angeles. Curating this exhibition is the publisher/co-editor and owner, Eric Nakamura who curates most of the 36 exhibitions Giant Robot puts on annually in each of the three cities.
About Imprint Culture Labtm
The Imprint Culture Labtm was founded by interTrend Communications to investigate, promote and curate Asian-sourced and inspired consumer culture. Imprint’s mission is to foster creativity and innovation in the business segment by connecting the cultural dots between various elements, which can include inspiration from art, media, food, fashion, product design, architecture and pop-culture phenomena. Imprint engages consumers and clients through various methods including: an annual culture conference, small interactive workshops, as well as a host of customized consultancy and research products. For more information go to www.imprintlab.com or contact Ryan Ku at ryan@intertrend.com
About the Japanese American National Museum
The Japanese American National Museum is dedicated to fostering greater understanding and appreciation for America's ethnic and cultural diversity by preserving and telling the stories of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Since its incorporation in 1985, the National Museum has grown into an internationally recognized institution, presenting award-winning exhibitions, groundbreaking traveling exhibits, educational public programs, innovative video documentaries and cutting-edge curriculum guides. The National Museum raised close to $60 million to renovate an historic building in 1992 and open a state-of-the-art Pavilion in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo Historic District in 1999. There are now members and donors representing all 50 states and 16 countries.
General Information
The Japanese American National Museum is located at 369 East First Street in the historic Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. For more information, call (213) 625-0414 or visit www.janm.org. National Museum hours are Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors; $4.00 for students and children; free for Museum members and children under age six. Admission is free to everyone on Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Final visitor admissions take place thirty minutes before closing.
EAST COAST UPDATED TOUR LIST
See you on the road
Baltimore, MD-October 15th(Monday)
Day event-Chaos Boutique 3 to 8 pm
Address: 824 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202
Night event-Sonar-10 pm to close
Address: 407 East Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD
Philadelphia, PA-October 17th(Wednesday)
Day event-Agent Aloha-3 to 8 pm
Address: 506 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
Night event-Khyber Pass Pub 9pm to close
Address:56 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
D.J.'S: D.J. Andrew Wright & D.J. Ian St. Laurent
Philadelphia, PA-October 18th(Thursday)
Day event-Exit-2 to 6pm
Address: 440 E .Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125
Montclair, NJ-October 19th(Friday)
Day event-Division East-3 to 8 pm
Address: 460 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
Night event-Diva Lounge-10 pm to close
Address: 369 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
D.J.'S: DJ Quest, DJ 187 and DJ Big Steve
New York, NY-October 20th(Saturday)
Day event-Closet 93-3 to 7pm
Address: 93 Cooper Street, New York, NY 10034
Night event-Orchard Bar-9 pm to close
Address: 200 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Brooklyn, NY-October 21st(Sunday)
Day event-Lawanna's-3 to 8pm
Address: 196 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
Night event-Sputnik Bar-9 pm to close
Address: 262 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205
New Haven, CT-October-23rd(Tuesday)
Day event-Channel 1-4 to 8pm
Address: 220 State St., New Haven, CT 06511
Night event-Cafe Nine-9 pm to 1 am
Address: 250 State St., New haven, CT 06511
D.J.'S: Blitz the Ambassador, Lo' & Behold, and DJ Lokash
Burlington, VT-October-25th(Thursday)
Day event-Maven-3 to 8pm
Address: 151 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Night event-Metronome-10 to 2am
Address: 188 Main St. Burlington, VT 05401
D.J.'S: Jahson(Solomonic Sound), Chancellor, Big Dog, Russell
Boston, MA-October-27th(Saturday)
Day event-Under Ground Hip Hop-3 to 8pm
Address: 234 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Night event-Good Life Bar-9 to 2 am
Address: 28 Kingston St., Boston, MA 02115
D.J.'S: 7LES(7L + Esoteric & Bladerunner(7L +Beyonder)
Baltimore, MD-October 15th(Monday)
Day event-Chaos Boutique 3 to 8 pm
Address: 824 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202
Night event-Sonar-10 pm to close
Address: 407 East Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD
Philadelphia, PA-October 17th(Wednesday)
Day event-Agent Aloha-3 to 8 pm
Address: 506 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
Night event-Khyber Pass Pub 9pm to close
Address:56 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
D.J.'S: D.J. Andrew Wright & D.J. Ian St. Laurent
Philadelphia, PA-October 18th(Thursday)
Day event-Exit-2 to 6pm
Address: 440 E .Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125
Montclair, NJ-October 19th(Friday)
Day event-Division East-3 to 8 pm
Address: 460 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
Night event-Diva Lounge-10 pm to close
Address: 369 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
D.J.'S: DJ Quest, DJ 187 and DJ Big Steve
New York, NY-October 20th(Saturday)
Day event-Closet 93-3 to 7pm
Address: 93 Cooper Street, New York, NY 10034
Night event-Orchard Bar-9 pm to close
Address: 200 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Brooklyn, NY-October 21st(Sunday)
Day event-Lawanna's-3 to 8pm
Address: 196 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
Night event-Sputnik Bar-9 pm to close
Address: 262 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205
New Haven, CT-October-23rd(Tuesday)
Day event-Channel 1-4 to 8pm
Address: 220 State St., New Haven, CT 06511
Night event-Cafe Nine-9 pm to 1 am
Address: 250 State St., New haven, CT 06511
D.J.'S: Blitz the Ambassador, Lo' & Behold, and DJ Lokash
Burlington, VT-October-25th(Thursday)
Day event-Maven-3 to 8pm
Address: 151 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Night event-Metronome-10 to 2am
Address: 188 Main St. Burlington, VT 05401
D.J.'S: Jahson(Solomonic Sound), Chancellor, Big Dog, Russell
Boston, MA-October-27th(Saturday)
Day event-Under Ground Hip Hop-3 to 8pm
Address: 234 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Night event-Good Life Bar-9 to 2 am
Address: 28 Kingston St., Boston, MA 02115
D.J.'S: 7LES(7L + Esoteric & Bladerunner(7L +Beyonder)
EAST COAST TOUR DATES !!!
my man in brazil, Herbert Baglione got deported in texas, so me and SABER, got relief from RETNA, Alex Pardee, and N8 VanDyke. Thanks to everyone who came out, hope you had a good time. see you all on the east coast soon , Here’s the east coast dates(some of the locations are not confirmed yet, check juxtapoz.com or upperplayground.com for updates) .here's some flicks from the west coast tour by jon dragonette.
Baltimore, MD October 14 and 15(Monday)
10/15 Day: Chaos Boutique
10/15 Night: Sonar-not confirmed
Philadelphia, PA October 16 and 17(Wednesday)
10/17 Day: Agent Aloha
10/17 Night: Khyber Pass Pub-not confirmed
10/18 Day: Exit store in Philly 2-6
Montclair, NJ October 18 and 19(Friday)
10/19 Day: Division East
10/19 Night: Diva Lounge-not confirmed
New York, NY October 20(Saturday)
10/20 Day: ????
10/20 Night: Orchard Bar
Brooklyn, NY October 21(Sunday)
10/21 Day: ?????
10/21 Night: Sputnik
New Haven, CT October 22 and 23(Tuesday)
10/23 Day: Channel 1
10/23 Night: Café Nine
Burlington, VT October 24 and 25(Thursday)
10/25 Day: Maven
10/25 Night: Metronome
Boston, MA October 26 and 27(Saturday)
10/27 Day: Under Ground Hip Hop
10/27 Night: Good Life Bar
Baltimore, MD October 14 and 15(Monday)
10/15 Day: Chaos Boutique
10/15 Night: Sonar-not confirmed
Philadelphia, PA October 16 and 17(Wednesday)
10/17 Day: Agent Aloha
10/17 Night: Khyber Pass Pub-not confirmed
10/18 Day: Exit store in Philly 2-6
Montclair, NJ October 18 and 19(Friday)
10/19 Day: Division East
10/19 Night: Diva Lounge-not confirmed
New York, NY October 20(Saturday)
10/20 Day: ????
10/20 Night: Orchard Bar
Brooklyn, NY October 21(Sunday)
10/21 Day: ?????
10/21 Night: Sputnik
New Haven, CT October 22 and 23(Tuesday)
10/23 Day: Channel 1
10/23 Night: Café Nine
Burlington, VT October 24 and 25(Thursday)
10/25 Day: Maven
10/25 Night: Metronome
Boston, MA October 26 and 27(Saturday)
10/27 Day: Under Ground Hip Hop
10/27 Night: Good Life Bar
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