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YEAR OF THE SNAKE FEB 2 – FEB 20, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, FEB 2, 6:30-10PM 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 MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT JAMES JEAN BIG FIVE PRINT Not a new release but still a beautiful limited edition print by artist friend James Jean fresh from our archive. Exotic animals that are beautiful and imposing, yet vulnerable. JUXTAPOZ MAGAZINE #145 JAMES JEAN COVER Cover artist James Jean is the main subject of Juztapoz’s latest issue. MIMOBOT X BRUCE LEE USB FLASH DRIVE Bruce Lee kicks ass. That’s a fact. CHRIS UPHUES HEART PLUSHES Happy hearts will bring a smile to all your house guests. LUKE CHUEH POSTCARD SET Cute, contemplative and a little morbid. KAUZBOTS ROBOT PLUSH Hugable, lovable robots! DAN MCCARTHY IT FELT GOOD TO BE LOST 3 PRINT We have several wonderful new prints from artist Dan McCarthy to choose from. TOP 5 FOR JANUARY 2013: NEW PUNK (AND LOUNGE), MIKE ATTA FROM THE MIDDLE CLASS, MIX TAPES, BLACK FLAG/SCAM, LOS ANGELES NISTA ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 By MARTIN WONG This is kind of in-between the self-indulgent Top 10s and the tighter Top 5s, mixed with music reviews. >> LA ART SHOW 2013 PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Oscar Rios visited the LA Art Show 2013 held at the LA Convention Center and here’s what he saw. >> JESSICA LUM PASSES AT 25 By ERIC NAKAMURA Jessica Lum passed away recently. I met her when she interviewed me for an article in UCLA’s paper and we became friends after that. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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giant robot time: 1.25.13 | artwork by: maiko kanno YEAR OF THE SNAKE FEB 2 – FEB 20, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, FEB 2, 6:30-10PM 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 MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT MIMOBOT USB FLASH DRIVES STAR TREK / STAR WARS / BRUCE LEE Fun designer flash drives that are too awesome to misplace. NYAN CAT PLUSH (SERIES 1) Internet sensation Nyan Cat is now a plush toy! Plays the Nyan Cat song when you squeeze it! GR BIENNALE AT JANM / CUSTOMS PANEL AND ROB SATO WORKSHOP PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Some images from the last fleeting moments of the Giant Robot Bienanle at JANM. It included a panel discussion on Saturday with Luke Chueh, Yoskay Yamamoto, Scott Tolleson, and David Horvath. Also upstairs was a workshop with Rob Sato. >> JANM GR BIENNALE 3 CLOSING NIGHT EVENT PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS A very special thank you to the many that joined us to celebrate the end of a great show. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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giant robot time: 1.18.13 | artwork by: maiko kanno LIVING DEPICTIONS JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013 A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, Maiko Kanno, and Wayne Johnson. GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3: PROJECT REMIX PANEL SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 3-4PM JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM This panel will discuss Project Remix. Curated by Eric Nakamura, Project Remix is a custom vinyl show that features figures designed by Uglydoll creator David Horvath and customized by over 80 artists from seven countries—including the rare combination of both established customizers and fine artists. Artists Luke Cheuh, David Horvath, Scott Tolleson, and Yoskay Yamamoto will be participating in the panel. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT TAKASHI MURAKAMI PRINTS Each is an offset lithograph, edition of 300. They are signed and numbered in the bottom corner. NYAN CAT PLUSHES (SERIES 1) Internet sensation Nyan Cat is now a plush toy! MEAT BUN VIDEO GAME T-SHIRTS Check out our full selection of cool video game inspired tees from Meat Bun. GR2: LIVING DEPICTIONS: ELLIOT BROWN INTERVIEW By GIANT ROBOT NEWS “The whole process of painting to me is a push and pull between building up detail and then destroying what isn’t necessary to the story or composition of the painting.” >> GR2: LIVING DEPICTIONS: ART RECEPTION PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thank you to all the attendees of last weekend’s opening reception. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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giant robot time: 1.11.13 | artwork by: apak 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, Maiko Kanno, and Wayne Johnson (new addition). 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 GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 CLOSING PARTY THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 6-10PM FREE ADMISSION JANM Young Professionals Network is proud to host the Closing Night Event for Giant Robot Biennale 3. Live music, snacks, art and more! Come celebrate with us before GRB3 closes on January 20th! MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT JAMES JEAN – PARALLEL LIVES This catalogue features James Jean’s new works. “Parallel Lives”, his New York show, opens in January 2013. Features his beautiful new paintings and drawings. Each copy is signed and numbered by James Jean himself. Limited Edition of 1000. We made a quick flip through video of the pages. See it in our shop. TREESON & OTHER STORIES SERIES 2 FIGURE A new series of vinyl figures, featuring Treeson and character designs based on Bubi Au Yeung’s book “Treeson & Other Stories.” JUXTAPOZ MAGAZINE #145 JAMES JEAN COVER Cover artist James Jean is the main subject of Juztapoz’s latest issue. JAMES JEAN REBUS BOOK Hardcover and the first edition went out of print in an instant. KAUZBOTS ROBOT PLUSH Hugable, lovable robots! ANDROID VINYL FIGURE Paint your own designs on the figure! MEAT BUN T-SHIRT CEASELESS DISCHARGE “Back in high school, I used to listen to nothing but Ceaseless Discharge on cassette…” MEAT BUN T-SHIRT FORMULA ZERO “Show us your moves and your support of Team Falcon…” POST-IT SHOW SELECT ARTWORK NOW ARRANGED BY ARTIST Pick your own Post-It from artists such as Eleanor Davis, Johnny Ryan, Matt Furie, and more! GR2 LIVING DEPICTIONS: SARAH LEE INTERVIEW By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Sarah Lee, a Northern Californian graduated from Art Center and has created thought provoking pieces that often feature animals depicting poignant scenes. She’ll be part of Living Depictions opening this weekend at GR2. >> GR2: JAWBREAKER DAY – ADAM PFAHLER VIDEO + PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS It’s edited down a bit, but you’ll get the idea of what transpired at Giant Robot 2 on Saturday for Jawbreaker Day. >> MOVIE REVIEWS: U.S. RELEASES OF THE ASSASSINS (W/ CHOW YUN FAT) AND TAI CHI ZERO (SCOTT PILGRIM + STEAM PUNK + KUNG FU) By MARTIN WONG One of the things I really miss about editing Giant Robot magazine is assembling the reviews. >> THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS...
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