Giant Robot Store and GR2 News
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
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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
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please no printed fabrics or clothing ….due to legal mumbo jumbo!
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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
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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
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