8.22.2008
3:21 PM

Space Invader posted some video from the Giant Robot curated Scion Show here.

8.02.2008
10:18 AM

Insiders, Outsiders, and the Middle tonight, at the Scion gallery space. Link.

9:50 AM

New photos of events in LA, SF and NYC up in transmissions.

7.29.2008
2:27 PM

Giant Robot is pleased to announce a special appearance by Simone Legno at GR2. The tokidoki artist and designer will be signing his latest collaborative project, a limited-edition FIFA-regulation soccer ball by Mikasa. Simone Legno at GR2 Wednesday, July 30 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles CA 90025 (310) 445-9276

7.18.2008
6:29 PM

GIANT ROBOT at Comic-Con! Come visit us at Booth #1729, July 24th - 27th at the San Diego Convention Center! What to expect at our booth! David Horvath exclusive original drawings. Kami-Robo signed figures, a Comic-Con toy exclusive. James Jean signing prints and GR Issue #54 at 2pm, Friday. Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson signing 2pm, Friday and Saturday for their zines from Blue Q. Souther Salazar signing his new print and zine The Monster That Ate Stars 4pm, Friday and Saturday.

7.03.2008
1:08 PM

In Transmissions, new photos from Jack Long at GR2, and Le Merde, Scrappers, and Snaggs at Giant Robot NY. You can also see the Youtube videos from Yellena James at GRSF, and from GRNY.

6.25.2008
4:37 PM

Bring in a gas receipt, any receipt, it can be from a previous day or week. Take it in to any Jack in Box and you'll get 2 free tacos. Check out Jack talking about it here at the JIB's site. Jack Feels Your (Gas) Pain! Jack in the Box® Restaurants to Offer Two Free Tacos to Guests with Gas Receipt on June 26. Jack in the Box restaurants will give away two free tacos to guests who present a valid gas receipt. Limit of one order of tacos per guest. No purchase necessary. Duplicates or copies will not be accepted.

6.10.2008
2:49 PM

Jack Long at GR2 Sponsored by Scion June 21 - July 16 Reception: Saturday, June 21, 6:30 -10:00 GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 gr2.net (310) 445-9276 Giant Robot is proud to host Convolvere, an art show featuring the work of Jack Long. Jack Long grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania and received his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002. Painting in oils on wood, his work explores human relationships in a narrative setting. His paintings draw heavily upon the tradition of storytelling, often utilizing motifs and imagery found in mythology and fairytales. Now based in Los Angeles, he says, "I feel like people think of their lives in this way, relating moments in their lives to fairytales or mythology. My paintings have grown out of this; they reveal the deeply rooted patterns of storytelling, mythology, and mysticism in our lives." For the show, Long is preparing at least 30 oil paintings on wood. Most of them will utilize a new plant motif as well as an extended color palette in his effort to depict man's relationship with others, nature, and society. A reception for Long will take place from 6:30 - 10:00 on Saturday, June 21.

5.21.2008
12:42 AM

Giant Robot images from the three art shows of April are up. Buff Monster, Deharavath, and Group Sects. Also are bonus images from London as seen in issue 53 that Eric Nakamura shot while out there. There's probably more to come. See it in transmissions.

5.03.2008
6:29 PM

Quick iphone photo of Cinco de Mayo special fajitas style tacos, soft or hardshell. You'll also get a small serving of guacamole and chips. Come on down and try it. The avocados are from the GR office tree. Sorry, a bite was taken before this photo was shot.

4.08.2008
3:49 PM

CLICK TO MAKE LARGER! April 10, thursday Eric Nakamura on a panel discussion about Asian and Asian American popular culture at UCLA. UCLA Asian American Studies Graduate Student Association presents "Asian American Popular Culture” Support The 8th Annual SubVerses, a campus-wide event addressing Asian American community issues and providing a forum of expression for a collection of voices. Please join us for a panel discussion featuring Daniel Lee (UCLA Faculty), Jeff Liu (Visual Communications), Eric Nakamura (Giant Robot), and Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man). Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008 Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Place: UCLA-MOORE HALL Room 100 405 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095

April 23, 2008 Chicago Eric and Martin speaking at University of Illinois Chicago. Here it is online. Wednesday, April 23 4:00 p.m. Student Center East, Room 302 Reception Following

April 30th Wednesday UCLA WEDNESDAY April 30, 2008 Asian Pop Entrepreneurs: Giant Robot Returns to UCLA Careers in Asia talk with Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong, Co-Editors of Giant Robot Hacienda Room, UCLA Faculty Center 3:00 - 4:30 pm Reception to Follow - so come and eat food.

3.11.2008
10:39 AM

Albert Reyes extra photos not used in GR52 in transmissions

12.28.2007
4:22 PM

Artists talk at JANM hosted by Eric Nakamura on Saturday, January 12, 2008 FREE Extended Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM Souther Salazar and TOCA on Sunday, January 13, 2008 FREE 3:00 - 5:00 PM To celebrate Giant Robot magazine’s 50th issue, publisher Eric Nakamura curated the Giant Robot Biennale: 50 issues. Featuring artists with whom he has 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--the group show’s opening attracted a record-breaking audience of over 2,700 to its opening at the Japanese American National Museum in Downtown L.A.’s Little Tokyo on November 3. The Biennale’s works 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 "cute" works of APAK, Souther Salazar, and Saelee Oh. Sashie Masakatsu's oil paintings reflect the nostalgia of pop culture-influenced youth and Seonna Hong's multimedia abstraction suggests both the sadness and peacefulness of seasons gone by, while Eishi Takaoka's sculptures can dominate a room with their meditative presence. On the show’s final weekend, Eric will host a roundtable discussion with artists Seonna Hong, Pryor Praczukowski, and Souther Salazar at 2:00 on Saturday, January 12. That evening, JANM will have free extended hours from 5:00 to 7:00. In addition, Salazar will be participating in a TOCA (Teens of Contemporary Art) event on Sunday, January 13. After exploring the (c) Murakami show at MOCA and the GR Biennale at JANM, guests will paint and silkscreen with the artist in a hands-on workshop. No reservation or fee is required.

12.05.2007
4:28 PM

Copies of issue 51 are now available at the GR shops in New York City, San Francisco, and Sawtelle. (GRSL, soon!) What's in it? * Cover art and interview by Feric * A conversation with W+K visionary John Jay by design head jeffstaple * Streetwear discussion featuring jeffstaple, Bobby Hundreds, and Alyasha Owerka-Moore * Blog jam with Josh Spear, jeffstaple, Danny Choo, TheWeeklyDrop, and Gizmodo * Ang Lee's lusty ladies, Tang Wei and Joan Chen * YouTubers including the Urban Ninja, HappySlip, and David Choi * Get in the minivan with Damon & Naomi, Boris, and Kurihara * Spotlights on Hellz Bells (L.A.) and Sretsis (BKK) * Black art by French * The return of GEISAI pride * Updates from Amy Davis and Jon Moritsugu * GR awards for 2007 * A tribute to J Church's Lance Hahn featuring members of Jawbreaker, A Minor Forest, Bratmobile, and more And like Billy Idol says: More, more, more...

10.28.2007
3:02 PM

Just added to the JANM lineup of events, Northern California band, SCRABBEL will be playing in the main hall. Time isn't designated yet, but most likely 8:30pm.

10.26.2007
7:12 PM

Catch Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong on indie 103.1 in the Socal area. MONDAY 8AM It's the Joe Escalante show, Last of the Famous International Morning Shows on Indie 103.1. I think you can hear it online