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Reception September 22, 2012 - Hours to be posted. The Japanese American National Museum presents Giant Robot Biennale 3, its third show in conjunction with Eric Nakamura, owner of Asian American pop culture juggernaut Giant Robot. The expansive show features a gallery of eight emerging artists along with a customized vinyl figure collection. Following two previous successful exhibitions at the National Museum, the Biennale continues to push the envelope with a creative, fresh, and uniquely interactive experience. This year’s exhibition highlights the works of Rob Sato, Deth P. Sun, Ako Castuera, Eishi Takaoka, Saelee Oh, Sean Chao, Albert Reyes, and Zach Gage, all with long ties to Giant Robot. Each artist brings their original style, from whimsical wall paintings and creatures in clay worlds, to a life-size “haunted” maze especially built for this Biennale. Using Uglydoll creator David Horvath figures, Nakamura curated Project Remix, a custom vinyl show with over 80 artists from seven countries—including the rare combination of both established customizers and fine artists. Special additions to the exhibition include an original piece from Japanese painter Masakatsu Sashie as well as arcade machines running Jeni Yang and Beau Blyth’s new indie video game, Catburger.
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A great event, thanks to the staff and David Horvath for helping make this all happen. WAGE! was played. If you didn’t make it, you missed out on great prizes. The chances of winning were high! Some even won twice. Behind the scenes, was a lot of preparation to make an event come off simple. We’re glad to do it every time.
UGLYDOLL WAGE BIRTHDAY PARTY AUGUST 12, 2-5PM We’re proud to host a Birthday Party for Wage! As many of you know… Wage began the journey for Uglydoll in 2002. The first shop? Giant Robot. Now, ten years later, Wage in it’s original form is reproduced as Uglydoll 10 Year Anniversary Wage (pictured above). GR2 will host creator David Horvath in a “relaxed event” including Anniversary Wage signing, cake, cookies, button making, and Wages (Bingo)! Come celebrate with us! Facebook event. >> SERIES 24 FIGURE BEARBRICK Brand new series of the classic Bearbrick mini figures. Eleven different possibilities including Batman, Snoopy or Felix the Cat styles. DINGY T-SHIRT YELLOW RAT Beautiful simple tees based on graphics from the 50′s and 60′s. This particular design was done by Margaret Kilgallen! YETI BULLITT T-SHIRT GAMA-GO I don’t think it would a good idea to cross Yeti in a road rage incident. Steer clear of his Bullitt automobile. MINI TAPE ROLL ANIMALS – SET OF 3 Add these cute animals to your mundane taping tasks. It’s sure to make your craft projects cuter. HOLIDAY CANDY STICKERS BEE CREATE SEAL Delicious holiday related candy treats all on one sticker sheet! Chocolate dipped strawberries and gingerbread men! MAMA, IS IT SUMMER YET? NIKKI MCCLURE Following the success of All in a Day, Nikki McClure once again uses her unique paper cutouts to showcase wonderful images of nature and the joys of family and the outdoors. INTERGALACTIC TELEPATHIC PEN PAL AND OTHER SUPER SHORT STORIES YUMI SAKUGAWA Yumi Sakugawa is an LA based comic book artist and illustrator who creates gem-like stories. Follow these vignettes and be charmed. TASTY RAINBOWS MINI RESIN FIGURE PETER KATO Each figure is handmade and features a juicy paint job. TURTLE TETSUJIN MINI RESIN FIGURE GR x PETER KATO A collaboration that was founded upon DIY ethics and resulted in killer resin figures. JENI YANG SOLO EXHIBITION AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 6:30-10PM Giant Robot is proud to present Two of a Kind, an art show featuring new works by Jeni Yang. Whimsical might be the way to describe the works of Taiwan born and Southern California residing artist, Jeni Yang. Her works intersect cats, cakes, and nature. Her recent entry into Giant Robot 2′s Game Over exhibition included a video game, Cat Burger, which will be on display as well. Two of a Kind will include: paintings, drawings, and small sculptures including a wall installation. Facebook event. >> THE TRADING TORTOISE STOPS AT GIANT ROBOT 2 By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thank you to those who visited The Trading Tortoise and met Souther and Monica! We hope you enjoy your newfound treasures. Track your items here as they slowly navigate the country. >> NEW MUSIC REVIEWS: REDD KROSS, RAD, DOWN BY LAW, 45 GRAVE, LONG DISTANCE POISON By MARTIN WONG Did I mention that Tuesday night’s Redd Kross gig at The Roxy was a record release show? Here’s a review on that...
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