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James Jean Parallel Lives – 1000 copies, signed! We have it in stock. (GR Store) [youtube]oUrgUl_Ckig[/youtube]
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giant robot time: 1.4.13 | artwork by: paige jiyoung moon LIVING DEPICTIONS JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30-10PM 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. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT JAWBREAKER DAY MEET DRUMMER ADAM PFAHLER JANUARY 5, 2-4 PM 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! MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLUSH FLOWER PIN We’ve never seen a plush pin before! TAKASHI MURAKAMI FLOWER HAIR BAND Affix to your hair with an elastic band. TAKASHI MURAKAMI FRAZZLED KAIKAI PLUSH New beanbag plushes from Takashi Murakami’s KaiKai KiKi workshop! TAKASHI MURAKAMI KIKI PLUSH KEYCHAIN Little plush keychain that you can affix to your backpack or cellphone! TAKASHI MURAKAMI © MURAKAMI This publication marks the first comprehensive catalogue of the work of Takashi Murakami. TAKASHI MURAKAMI SUPERFLAT Superflat lays out the cultural and art historical roots of the Superflat artists. TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLASTIC FOLDER SLEEVE We have several Murakami designed pocket plastic folders. TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLASTIC FOLDER SLEEVE Backside has the same DOB image but in hot pink! 2013 OSHOGATSU FAMILY FESTIVAL JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 11AM-5PM Join them for a BIG day full of family-friendly fun activities, crafts, and cultural performances… and it’s all FREE! MORE INFO TWO SHORT FILM REVIEWS FOR ACV NATIONAL TOUR By ERIC NAKAMURA I thought these were perhaps the best among a series of shorts. >> SHOW REVIEWS: IT’S CASUAL, BONGOLOIDZ, AND SANDY YANG AT ALEX’S BAR; LIMP WRIST, DNF, FRAUDE, AND ACXDC AT THE ECHOPLEX By MARTIN WONG This one came together at the last minute and I am very grateful to my friends who put themselves out there during the deadest part of the holidays to take part. >> LUCA RUCA – CRANBERRY TOWN By ERIC NAKAMURA New song by Luca Ruca who played at GR2 this year.>> JANUARY FIRST – NEW YEARS DAY – OSECHI By ERIC NAKAMURA January First. Osechi. New Years Day. Family. Friends. Calm. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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giant robot time: 12.28.12 | artwork by: apak JAWBREAKER DAY JANUARY 5, 2-4 PM 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! MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT LIVING DEPICTIONS JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30-10PM 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. MORE INFO TAKASHI MURAKAMI FRAZZLED KIKI PLUSH These little guys are super soft with beanbag bodies. TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLUSH FLOWER PIN Murakami’s happy flowers are back in a new form – as plush pins. TAKASHI MURAKAMI PRINTS KAIKAI KIKI CATALOG Also provides images of some of his sculptural work and exhibition materials. TAKASHI MURAKAMI SUMMON MONSTERS? OPEN THE DOOR? HEAL? OR DIE? A great collection of graphics, sketches, profiles and articles about Murakami and Hiropon Factory. TAKASHI MURAKAMI KAIKAI KIKI FLOWERS FOLDER SLEEVE Reverse side has an image of Kai Kai! TAKASHI MURAKAMI MUSHROOM SKULL FOLDER SLEEVE Takashi Murakami designed this pocket plastic folder. CHIHO AOSHIMA POSTCARD SET The set features her signature images. TAKASHI MURAKAMI POSTCARD SET The set features his signature DOB head character in various colorways. GR2 PRINTED MATTER OPENING PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Yes, our guests were invited to make cute homes that they could eat later! >> MERRY CHRISTMAS (WROTE THIS TODAY) By GOH NAKAMURA Listen to a special Christmas track by musician Goh Nakamura. >> MEET FREDO ORTIZ OF BONGOLOIDZ By MARTIN WONG Here’s some scoop on his solo material, his successful Kickstarter campaign, and the gig. >> 2012 ROUNDUP WITH IT’S CASUAL By MARTIN WONG After my pal Bradley (Flattbush) asked me if I’d be interested in setting up a show at Alex’s Bar, it’s fitting that It’s Casual would headline. >> MEET SANDY YANG By MARTIN WONG She’s played with the famously conceptual band, The Red Krayola, and various noise combos. But only recently has she been playing as a solo artist. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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giant robot time: 12.21.12 | artwork by: scott wilkowski PRINTED MATTER – A SHOW OF MULTIPLES DECEMBER 17 – JANUARY 9, 2013 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 6:30-10PM 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 MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT MIMOBOT X UGLYDOLL USB FLASH DRIVES Uglydoll’s classic characters are able to secure your digital treasures. DECOLE LOVELY DAY CAT MUG SET Cute mug set featuring cats communicating via cans on a string. DECOLE CAT MUG & SPOON SET These adorable mugs come with their own spoon which latches to the cup. DECOLE PIERRE LE CHEF MUG Bon Appetit! DECOLE PANDA MUG Too many cute mugs to choose from! GAME NIGHT 11 SPELUNKY AND MORE PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thank you to all the gamers for a fun night. Check out photos of the games, raffle, and more. >> BIG BOSS ROBOT IN THE CLASSROOM By MICHELLE BOROK The class wanted to know about me. They wanted to know where I came from and what I did when I was there. I came up with a lesson plan that included back issues of Giant Robot, a vocabulary worksheet about Christmas in the US, and most importantly, the Big Boss Robot and the Uglydoll Icebat snowflake template! >> Store Hours: Mon-Thu: 12pm-6pm Fri-Sat: 11:30am-8:30pm Sun: 11:30am-8pm 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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