Sneak Peek at new Arkiv figure by My Tummy Toys

With the recent announcement of his SUMO head & bones bronze set for his November show in Singapore still fresh in our minds, Arkiv drops another sneak product-peek, this time of an upcoming project together with My Tummy Toys of Bandung, Indonesia! This Statue of Arkiv (my name, not the official title) sees a homage to the America, Statue of Liberty, but in an Arkiv-style of his previous

Exclusive First-Look at SUMO Head with Bones from Arkiv's Show In Singapore

Indonesian artist Arkiv collaborates with FlabSlab (FYI: FlabSlab is actually a creative agency and art collective) and will be planning to have his first show here in Singapore sometime in November. As part of this show, they will be showcasing/launching a bronze sculpture of a SUMO head with bones - of which we have the distinct pleasure of showcasing exclusively to you here first!Shown here

"Escapist" by Arkiv @ Toy Art Gallery (Aug 5)

EVENT-PRESS: Toy Art Gallery is proud present the solo show "Escapist" from renowned Indonesian artist Arkiv Vilmansa. Featuring new works, sculptures, limited edition prints and release a new figure called "The Sumo".

Arkiv will be attending to the opening night and do signing and live painting. Be sure you don't wanna miss this! 

Arkiv Vilmansa | Escapist
Opening reception: Friday, August

The Many Colorways of The Sumo by Arkiv x Huck Gee by adFunture

Indonesian-artist Arkiv Vilmansa asked "Which Colorway is best for you?"I would say ALL but I am being greedy. To be produced by adFunture (who produced Akiv's earlier "Arkiv Go" vinyl figures), the "The Sumo" figure is a collaboration with America-based Huck Gee, and actually made it's first all-white debut silently at Arkiv's launch event in Lou Belle Shop in 2009 (which I posted about but

What's Happening In The Art & Toy World (Feb/9/2011)

Arkiv Vilmansa shares with us image-previews for his upcoming March exhibition @ Vincent Michael gallery in Philadelphia [blogged prior] showcasing a more aggressive expression of fowl forms and intense feather colors from the Indonesian artist.Vincent Michael gallery1050 North Hancock Street Suite 63Philadelphia, PA 19123 215.399.1580Opening reception : March 4th, 2011 7pm

What's Happening In The Art & Toy World on TOYSREVIL (Jan/24/2011)

And now that the lil Sucklord Confessional is done and dusted, tis "Back to Business" with the SUCKTROSPECTIVE CLOSING PARTY happening this Sunday afternoon at the gallery on January 23rd, where there be ten cases of BeerLao and further undisclosed antics. Scheduled your day to hit the Boo-Hooray Gallery at 521 West 23 st. @ 10th ave. NYC - from 3pm-6pm.QUICK-UPDATE: Yep, you just missed the show

Event Snaps for Out Of Nothing by Arkiv @ VinylOnVinyl (Dec 11, 2010)

In December 11th 2010, Indonesian artist Arkiv Vilmansa held his solo art show titled "Out Of Nothing" @ VinylOnVinyl Gallery - and we have words and snaps of the event to share, in anticipation of his March-show in Vincent Michael Gallery, Philadelphia. CLICK THRU to view.(Shown above-right is of the duo 3 1/2 ft tall fiberglass sculpts of "Arkiv Go", as taken by Keith Dador).Co-owner of

Out of Nothing by Arkiv @ VinylOnVinyl (Dec 11)

Arkiv Vilmansa @ Vinyl On Vinyl opening Dec 11th = Be There.

Event: Riding Curves - Solo Exhibition by ARKIV @ Vivi Yip Art Room, Jakarta (Oct 23)

Indonesian-artist Arkiv Vilmansa will be having his solo exhibition @ Vivi Yip Art Room, launching this coming October 23rd. Named "RIDING CURVES", the show will also see 20 x special prints given away at the opening night. It's been a while since we've seen work from Arkiv, and I for one am looking forward to the new works and sculptures that will be on show! Meanwhile, CLICK THRU for a preview

Artwork and Sculpt Preview From Arkiv (for solo show @ Art Asylum Boston)

CLICK THRU for a selection of new work-in-progress preview snaps of Indonesian artist Arkiv Vilmansa 's artwork (which feature a "new" palette bursting with colors and fluorescents), and even an intriguing 3D-sculpt (one of 3 x near life-sized sculpts), all done in anticipation for his upcoming U.S. solo show with Art Asylum Boston, somewhen in June (Exact date TBD). Also feel free to CLICK to

Exclusive Red Arkiv Instant Dutch Edition by Arkiv x adFunture (April 17 pre-order)

PRODUCT-DESCRIPTION: Mintyfresh & Outland Store have bound the dutch powers and are proud to present this amazing piece of art created by Indonesian Artist "Arkiv". We choose the Bloody Red Color because it's just freaking awesome on the Arkiv Instant Figure. This Dutch Exclusive version is the 3rd colorway of Arkiv Instant and is Ltd. to 100 Pieces.Pre-orders begin Saturday April 17th @ 12.00

Toy-Teaser: Arkiv Go (Black Edition) Art Asylum Boston Exclsuive

PRESS: Art Asylum Boston has teamed up with AdFunture & Arkiv to bring you their latest exclusive all Black colorway of Arkivs infamous character. This is the third colorway in the series & is being released in preparation for Arkiv's first solo show with Art Asylum.This colorway is limited to an edition of only 50. The first 25 will include an exclusive signed / numbered (hand embellished)

Art-Showcase: ARKIV Paintings & Sculpts 2010

Behind-the-scene snaps of Indonesian-artist Arkiv preparing for this upcoming solo show @ Art Asylum Boston in June 2010 ~ working on larger canvases, as well as a sneaky-peeky at a sculpt-WIP (possibly with MyTummyToys, last announced here?) ~ *Sweet*

Limited Edition Giclee Prints by ARKIV (Preorder closes March 25)

March 25th 2010 would be the last day to preorder your limited edition Giclee Prints by ARKIV, exclusive to TOYSREVIL via http://toysrevil.bigcartel.com! Once the preorder window is closed, these prints will not be made available anywhere else!Available in a trio of designs (each sold separately); "LINES", "WINGS" and "SURRENDER" feature giclee print on heavy stock canvas and measures 50cm x 40cm

Arkiv x My Tummy Toys 2010 / Live Painting for Plastic Culture

My Tummy Toys x ARKIV has released an image teaser (above-left) trailing sculptures Arkiv is making with the Bandung-based toy-makers specifically for a debut at his next solo show with Art Asylum Boston this coming June 2010. And if you want to see what Arkiv has been up to (besides releasing exclusive giclee prints with TOYSREVIL *cough*) ~ check out this report (on facebook) by Josh of Plastic

ARKIV Limited Edition Giclee Prints (On Canvas) Available Now Exclusively via TOYSREVIL!

[CLICK to peep more details about ARKIV's Prints made available]**NOTE: Pre-order Period Ends on March 25th 2010 @ 23:59pm (+8 GMT SIngapore time)**[CLICK on above image to go to TOYSREVIL's online shop!There's actually a "story" to go along with the image up-top. When Arkiv visited Singapore a month or so back, while strolling down Orchard Road, he'd notice his "BROTTT!!!" sticker pasted on a

TOYSREVIL-Announcement: Exclusive Limited Edition Giclee Prints from ARKIV

UPDATED: The prints are currently available for preorder starting February 25thand ending on March 25th, 2010. Purchase them via http://toysrevil.bigcartel.com!On the day of TOYSREVIL's Blog-Birthday, I am proud to announce the coming of a series of Limited Edition Giclee Prints, from one of the hottest artist right now ~ to be made available exclusively via TOYSREVIL's online shop @ http://

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Riding Curves Edition Artwork by Arkiv

NEWLETTER-PRESS: We shouldn't really be moaning about the amount of interesting products thats been out the last couple of months, but we've been seriously flooded by new iconic Arkiv paintings ... you are about to learn some original instant stuff, six new paintings to decorate your holidays. All of these six paintings are a part of "riding curves" edition, which is a new theme that will be

Arkiv + Lou Pimentel for Feed My Tummy @ Prototype (Dec 1st)

The Feed My Tummy group art show launches December 1st @ Prototype, Ala Moana store location (from 6-9pm) ~ featuring a 10 inch tall vinyl Jouwe Tummy as base platform figure of choice.Out of the total 15 different artists participating in the show, we have seen customs from PHU!, Brent Nolasco, Scribe, Leecifer & Squidnik. CLICK THRU to have a preview peek at works from Lou Pimentel and Arkiv![