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giant robot time: 6.28.13 | art by: dan mccarthy Yukinori Dehara: Nendo Pro Wrestling June 29 – July 24, 2013 Reception: Saturday, June 29, 6:30-10 PM Giant Robot is proud to host Nendo Pro Wrestling – clay sculptures by Yukinori Dehara. Wrestling culture has been popular throughout contemporary Japanese popular culture. Alongside of Mexico and the US, the wrestling scene has continued alongside and overlapping with Sentai (Power Rangers) shows. Superheroes have traversed in each others genres. We’ll be sure to feature clay sculptures and more from Yukinori Dehara! As with his previous exhibitions, Dehara’s work is often containing deep ideologies of our culture presented through his colorful characters. Dehara will be here in person! More Info | Facebook Yukinori Dehara: Figure Painting Workshop Sunday, June 30, 2 PM AND 3:30 PM We’ve just added an additional workshop session at 3:30 PM! Sign up here. Learn the secrets of painting a vinyl figure! Space is limited to 15 people (per session). Enrollment fee $15 and it includes a mini Dehara figure. He’ll bring the rest! Sign Up | More Info Lucky Peach Issues 4-7 Lucky Peach is a journal of food writing, published on a quarterly basis by McSweeney’s. Uglydoll Magnet Sets Uglydolls on magnets! Put them on your fridge. Totoro & Ponyo Plushes Straight from Hayao’s Miyazaki’s whimsical animated films. Approved by Studio Ghibli. Godeleine de Rosamel Ceramic Sculpture Beautiful handmade ceramic sculpture by artist Godeleine de Rosamel. Found only at Giant Robot. 281_Anti-Nuke Art Retrospective in Roppongi By BRETT FUJIOKA Get your fix of both art and politics at 281_Anti-Nuke’s exhibition at the Pink Cow bar in Roppongi, Japan. Tourists and Tokyoites may have seen 281′s work conspicuously stickered on public property throughout the city. >> Show reviews: Heavy Blanket (w/ J Mascis) and Obliterations, The Mattson 2 w/ Money Mark at The Satellite By MARTIN WONG The Satellite has become a backup to The Echo in recent years, so I was stoked to see two rad bills there in the same week. Gotta love being able to walk to shows, especially when it’s a friend’s band. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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June 30th Sunday 2pm Space is limited. Here’s the link for payment which will get you signed up! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art Show Opening: Yukinori Dehara: FIGURE PAINTING WORKSHOP Learn the secrets of painting a vinyl figure! Space is limited to 15 people. Enrollment fee $15 and it includes a mini Dehara figure. He’ll bring the rest! June 30th, 2013 2pm. GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90025 http://giantrobot.com (310) 445-927
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art Show Opening: Yukinori Dehara: Nendo Pro Wrestling June 29 – July 24th, 2013 Reception: Saturday, June 29th 2013 – 6:30-10pm GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90025 http://giantrobot.com (310) 445-9276 Giant Robot is proud to host Nendo Pro Wrestling – clay sculptures by Yukinori Dehara. Wrestling culture has been popular throughout contemporary Japanese popular culture. Alongside of Mexico and the US, the wrestling scene has continued alongside and overlapping with Sentai (Power Rangers) shows. Superheroes have traversed in each others genres. We’ll be sure to feature clay sculptures and more from Yukinori Dehara! As with his previous exhibitions, Dehara’s work is often containing deep ideologies of our culture presented through his colorful characters. Dehara will be here in person! Giant Robot was born as a Los Angeles-based magazine about Asian, Asian-American, and new hybrid culture in 1994, but has evolved into a full-service pop culture provider with a shop and gallery in Los Angeles, as well as an online equivalent. An opening reception for the artists will take place from 6:30 – 10:00 pm on Saturday, June 29th, 2013. For more information about Yukinori Dehara or Giant Robot, please contact: Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner eric@giantrobot.com (310) 445-9276
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