Sunday May 26th
742 North Highland Avenue LA, CA!
We’ll be popping up 12-3 at Street! Sunday May 26th along with Space Camp Featuring Jesse Tise and Bradford Lynn and Never Press with Jesse Fillingham, Gabe Gonzales and James Chong.
UglyCon
June 15th – June 26, 2013 2-9pm
For any other information on or about any of the artists or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.
UglyCon
June 15th – June 26, 2013 2-9pm
Saturday, June 15, 2013
2-9 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Author Signing – Matthew Specktor
American Dream Machine
Sunday May 19 2-3pm
GR2 – 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025
www.gr2.net 310 445 9276
Matthew Specktor is the author of the novels American Dream Machine, which is currently being developed into a series for Showtime, and That Summertime Sound, as well as a nonfiction book of film criticism. His writing has appeared in The Paris Review, The Believer, Tin House, Salon, and numerous other anthologies and publications. He is a founding editor of the Los Angeles Review of Books.
For any information:
Eric Nakamura
Giant Robot Owner/Publisher
eric@giantrobot.com
(310) 445-9276
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Game Night 14
Featuring Retron 5 and Supaboy by Hyperkin
May 18 6:30-10pm
GR2 – 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025 www.gr2.net 310 445 9276
Scheduled are two Retron 5 consoles which as of this date has not been released along with 10 Supaboy handheld consoles. We’ll also be giving away 2 Supaboys and customized buttons. We’ll also be an official LA Streetpass event so bring your DS!
Hyperkin
Since its inception Hyperkin® has rapidly established a reputation for developing innovative, reliable and cost-friendly video game peripherals. Hyperkin® designs, manufactures and distributes a wide variety of accessories for every major platform including; Nintendo® Wii™, Sony® PlayStation® 3, Microsoft® Xbox® 360, Nintendo® DSi®XL, Sony® PSP™ as well as an extensive catalog of peripherals for classic platforms like NES, SNES, GameBoy™, SEGA® Genesis™, Saturn™ and Dreamcast™.
For any information:
Eric Nakamura
Giant Robot Owner/Publisher
eric@giantrobot.com
(310) 445-9276
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art Exhibition at GR2
Waiting – Eishi Takaoka
May 25 – Jun 12, 2013
Opening reception Saturday May 25th 2012, 6:30-10pm
GR2 – 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025 www.gr2.net 310 445 9276
Giant Robot 2 (GR2) presents: Waiting
Solo exhibition by Eishi Takaoka
We’re not changing a thing.
“Although the sculptures of Eishi Takaoka all portray the same serene expression, their outwardly calm façade belies a world of bottled-up emotions. With nowhere to go, these intense feelings manifest themselves in outlandish formations that sprout out of the top of each figure’s head. The uniquely sculpted heads of Takaoka are rooted in a personal fantasy world that is fueled by the emotional ups and downs of daily life in lower-middle class Japan. He instills his frustration with life in Kagoshima and feelings of isolation into each of the pieces, which are comprised of carved wood painted with raw mineral pigments placed atop empty glass medicine bottles.”
Takaoka’s pieces have been seen in group shows including the Giant Robot Biennale I and III, and on the cover of novelist Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore.
For this exhibition, Takaoka will create new sculptures at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. He is currently attending school in his hometown of Kagoshima, Japan and will not be in Los Angeles for the opening.
For any information:
Eric Nakamura
Giant Robot Owner/Publisher
eric@giantrobot.com
(310) 445-9276
Strange Symbiosis
May 4th – May 22, 2013
Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown
Scott Tolleson (http://www.stolleart.com/)
Leecifer (http://www.leecifer.com/)
J*Ryu (http://www.designpimps.com/)
Aaron Brown
The world of indie toys and figures have crested and the artists involved are evolving into their own as sculptors, painters, and illustrators while they still do custom figures from time to time. The four involved will demonstrate their development and evolution as fine artists.
For any other information on or about any of the artists or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.
Strange Symbiosis
May 4th – May 22, 2013
Opening Reception:
Saturday, May 4, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276
Out of the Films
April 27 – May 2, 2013 – ONE WEEK EXHIBITION
A solo exhibition of works by director, Iwai Shunji.
“Generally, people call me a Director or Filmmaker. However I feel like I’m just a kid who’s having fun. I like drawing, taking photos, writing novels and composing music. This time, I focused on pictures I drew. Please enjoy them.”
The exhibition will feature some story board art, drawn by Iwai as well as some of his photographs. Iwai Shunji is scheduled to appear in person at the exhibition reception.
For any other information on or about the artist or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.
IWAI SHUNJI – Out of the Films
April 27 – May 2, 2013 – ONE WEEK EXHIBITION
Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 27, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
Bartholomew Punchyface Release Party – Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson
Sat April 13, 2013 5-8pm
The official release of the first plush collaboration between artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson.
Bartholomew Punchyface is the collaborative efforts of artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. Chueh’s cynical narratives combined with Tolleson’s nerd chic culminate into a character anyone who’s had a hard time in school can empathize with.
The most pathetic nerd bear you’ll ever meet. Buy him to bully him or save him from the other bullies out there.
This limited edition plush bear produced by 3DRetro is making its debut at Giant Robot 2.
Giant Robot will also have a set of two prints edition of 50 by Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson.
Sat April 13, 2013 5-8pm
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276
FACIAL RECOGNITION
April 6 – Apr 24, 2013
Three Person Group Exhibition featuring James Kochalka, Matt Furie and Mark Todd
James Kochalka is a comic book artist, musician, and more hailing from Burlington, Vermont. His well known works include a new animated cartoon called Superfuckers. Matt Furie is well known for his illustrative character works, at times featuring super heroes and villains in a world that’s all his own. Mark Todd is an illustrator and instructor at Art Center College of Design. His works are often amalgamations of layers that often comprise his own takes on classic comics covers.
All three artists are involved in some type of published work, some of which will be available at Giant Robot.
For any other information on or about any of the artists or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.
Seasonal Changes
April 6 – Apr 24, 2013
Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 6, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276
Seasonal Changes
Mar 16 – Apr 3, 2013
Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Hellen Jo, Jen Corace, Deth P. Sun, and Gosha Levochkin.
Hellen Jo works in animation in Los Angeles, and displays a style that’s partially influenced by manga, perhaps something like Taiyo Matsumoto. Jen Corace hails from Providence, RI and her works often capture emotion with a small town feel. Deth P. Sun is a Giant Robot friend who’s consistently shown at Giant Robot and many extending exhibitions. Gosha Levochkin is a Los Angeles artist who works mostly in watercolor and captures creatures in fantastical scenes.
For any other information on or about any of the artists or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.
Seasonal Changes
Mar 16 – Apr 3, 2013
Opening Reception:
Saturday, Mar 16, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Game Night 13 at Giant Robot 2
Game Night 13 – Hotline Miami and Tuning
Saturday, March 9th 2013, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Giant Robot 2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net (310) 445-9276
In conjunction with Meat Bun Apparel, Angry Bananas, Attract Mode and Giant Robot, we are proud to host Game Night 13, an event that takes place at GR2 about every two months. This episode of Game Night will feature two indie games.
Three games, including an appearance by Spelunky creator Derek Yu . We’ll also have his figures!
The Games: Hotline Miami and Tuning both games created by Jonatan Cactus Soderstrom.
Hotline Miami – Hotline Miami is a retro style 2d top-down action shooter game developed by Dennation games. Its fast paced, has weapons of all varieties for you to use, a lucid trippy art style, and an amazing original soundtrack.
Tuning – Tuning is a platformer in which the levels are gradually presented weirder and weirder, creating visual puzzles where the player has to figure out how what he sees relates to his own actions in the game.
Special Events:
Cosplay in a Hotline Miami outfit and you’ll get a free download code for Hotline Miami (limited)
The Game Night Raffle – always a hit
Giant Robot was born as a Los Angeles-based publication about Asian, Asian-American, and new hybrid culture in 1994, but has evolved into a full-service pop culture provider with shops and galleries in Los Angeles.
Game Night 13 will take place on Saturday, March 9th 2012, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
For more information about Game Night, GR2, or Giant Robot magazine, please contact:
Eric Nakamura
Giant Robot Owner/Publisher
eric@giantrobot.com
(310) 479-7311
Luke Rook is Grody to the Max
Feb 23 – Mar 13th, 2013
Luke Rook is a toy maker who moved to Japan to pursue his dreams of being part of the toy world. He researched and soon hit the ground running. He soon gained international recognition for his Grody Shogun figures as well as his unrelenting approach to toy making. There’s none other like him. His humbleness in his work is almost unique and his creativity and ability to think of how toys can be created and put together are that of a fine artist. He won’t hesitate to use parts and pieces that are normally discarded to use. He’ll blend parts of one figure and put them on another to create an entirely different object.
We’re proud to bring his works to you in a gallery setting.
For any other information on or about Luke Rook or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.
Luke Rook is Grody to the Max
Feb 23 – Mar 13, 2013
Opening Reception:
Saturday, Feb 23, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276
YEAR OF THE SNAKE
Feb 2 – 20th, 2013
An amazing collection of artists to celebrate Year of the Snake.
A group art exhibition featuring:
Rob Sato, Ako Castuera, Aaron Woes, Jeremiah Ketner, Michael Hsiung, Christine Wu, Jeff McMillan, Cristina Paolos, Mari Naomi, Joe To, Gosha Levochkin, Kohei Yamashita, Theo Ellsworth, Hiro Hayashi, Stella Hultberg, Luke Chueh, Deth P. Sun, Sara Saedi, Dionne Bang, Yoskay Yamamoto, Edwin Ushiro, Audrey Kawasaki, Miso, Sean Chao, Martin Hsu, Bubi Au Yeung, Joe Hahn, Heidi Hahn, Mu Pan, Jen Tong, Pam Henderson, Stasia Burrington, Eleanor Davis, Kio Griffith, Silvio Porreta, Susie Ghahremani, Edwin Ushiro, Andrice Arp, Jeni Yang, Diem Chau, Andrew Hem, Shawn Cheng, Nao Harada, Aaron Brown, Ryuji Oguni, Ken Taya, Saelee Oh, Jeremiah La Torre, Wayne Johnson, Mari Inukai, Shihori Nakayama, Elliot Brown, Kerry Horvath, APAK, Sana Park, Jon Lau + More
For any other information, contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.
Feb 2 – 20th, 2013
Opening Reception:
Saturday, Feb 2, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276
Living Depictions
January 12 – 30th, 2013
A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, and Maiko Kanno.
The commonality of the first exhibition of 2013 will feature six artists who’ll be exhibiting works ranging in subjects, yet most or all with be paintings. Each artist approaches their works in their own materials and ways. A few have recently graduated Art Center College of Design (Kwanchai Moriya, Elliot Brown and Sarah Lee) two currently live in Japan (Jay Horinouchi and Maiko Kanno), and one (Shawn Cheng) is currently living in New York City.
For any other information, contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.
January 12 – 30th, 2013
Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 12, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276
When: January 5th Saturday 2-4pm
Where: Giant Robot 2 – 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025 310-445-9276 www.gr2.net
You got it. January 5th, Saturday 2-4pm. Meet Adam Pfahler, drummer of Jawbreaker. He’ll do a little bit of story time with slides. You can ask him questions, and then he’ll sign some of his albums. We’ll have his new re-releases and T shirts!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Printed Matter – A Show of Multiples
Dec 17-Jan 9th, 2013
Reception Saturday, December 22th 2012, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Giant Robot 2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net (310) 445-9276
Andrice Arp, Apak, Aya Kakeda, Bigfoot, Bradford Lynn, Bubi Au Yeung, Christopher Chan, Dan McCarthy, Danni Shinya Luo, Darth Rimmer, David Horvath, Deth P Sun, Elliot Brown, Gabe Gonzales, Gary Musgrave, James Chong, Jay Horinouchi, Jay Ryan, Jeni Yang, Jeremiah La Torre, Jesse LeDoux, Jesse Tise, Jiyoung Moon, Kaori Kasai, Ken Taya, Kerry Horvath, Kevin Luong, Kio Griffith, Louise Chen, Mare Odomo, Mari Inukai, Mark Ingram, Masato Nakada, Miso, Nick Arciaga, Sara Saedi, Sashiko Yuen, Scott Wilkowski, Seonna Hong, Shawn Cheng, Shawnimals, Shihori Nakayama, Sidney Pink, Stasia Burrington, Tessar Lo, Tru Nguyen, Yejin Oh, Yumi Sakugawa
The holiday celebration continues on Saturday, December 15 with more excitement for the entire family. Enjoy participating in a hands-on art workshop from 2 PM to 4 PM with artists Albert Reyes and Saelee Oh from JANM’s Giant Robot Biennale 3. A special holiday photo opportunity with Japanese American Santa is available from 11 AM to 2 PM, and a special book signing from noon to 2 PM with acclaimed author and Usagi Yojimbo artist, Stan Sakai (signing for books only). Events on Saturday, December 15 are free with Museum admission.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Game Night 12 at Giant Robot 2
Game Night 12 – Spelunky, Castle in the Darkness, BarBariBall
Saturday, December 15th 2012, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Giant Robot 2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net (310) 445-9276
In conjunction with Meat Bun Apparel, Angry Bananas, and Giant Robot, we are proud to host Game Night 11, an event that takes place at GR2 about every two months. This episode of Game Night will feature two indie games. From the creators themselves, here’s a capsule description!
Three games, including an appearance by Spelunky creator Derek Yu . We’ll also have his figures!
The Games: Spelunky, Castle in the Darkness, BarBariBall
Giant Robot was born as a Los Angeles-based publication about Asian, Asian-American, and new hybrid culture in 1994, but has evolved into a full-service pop culture provider with shops and galleries in Los Angeles.
Game Night 12 will take place on Saturday, December 15th 2012, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
For more information about Game Night, GR2, or Giant Robot magazine, please contact:
Eric Nakamura
Giant Robot Owner/Publisher
eric@giantrobot.com
(310) 479-7311
