Comic Art Show 2011 @ Wilkie Edge, Singapore (July 30-31)

Happening on the weekend of July 30th to 31st at Wilkie Edge in Singapore, is "Comic Art Show 2011" - comprising illustration works of local indie artists displaying their own interpretation of superheroes, villains and other famous characters ever grace the pages of mainstream comics. As well sketches, prints and original arts for fans and collectors to purchased will be made available. We have

The Black & White Art Show @ Super7 (March 26)

[Artwork by Lamour Supreme]EVENT-TEXT: Four talented artists come together and take it back to basics in the Black and White Art show, this Saturday night! Maxx242, Jesse Balmer, Devoner Gonzales and L'Amour Supreme show how its done with pen and ink. = And indeed they do, with these previews swiped off Super7-blog! The Black & White Art Show happens Saturday March 26th (6pm-9pm) @ Super7 in

Alien Nation - The Art Of Blending In @ Great Western Studios (March 16 launch)

EVENT-PRESS: CIA have teamed up with Soapbox Events to bring to you a month-long exhibition of art, music & more at Great Western Studios.  Inspired by George Mikes' book, How To Be An Alien, (first published in 1946) the exhibition celebrates Mikes' brilliantly captured experiences of when he (and others like him) first moved to London.  From being an 'alien' to tea drinking, English politeness

LYRIC – A Group Show @ 323East (March 19 launch)

EVENT-PRESS: Forgive the pun, paraphrase, or whatever else you deign to call that opening sentence. We're not making light of Lyric, a forthcoming show at 323East that will be curated by Glenn Barr and will feature two-dozen or so works by an impressive list of artists. We're just happy to see that, in an art world filled with far too many ambiguously-themed exhibits, there are still group shows

Alone With Ghosts by Ken Keirns @ Gallery 1988 Venice (March 12)

And while we have not see much toy custom-paints from artist Ken Keirns, he has been busy with a slew of gallery showings, with his next solo show happening March 12th @ Gallery 1988 Venice in Southern California. Ken adds: "So In just a few short days I'm making the drive down to Los Angeles to prepare for my solo show at Gallery1988 Venice. I've participated in a number of group shows with

PAUSE: An Exhibition of Works & Ideas in Progress @ SMU Gallery (Jan 15-Feb 11, 2011)

"PAUSE: An Exhibition of Works & Ideas in Progress" launched Friday, January 14th @ SMU Gallery (Level 1) - which featured new works-in-progress, and includes new works by members of SMU's visual arts and photography clubs, ARTDICTED and SMUSAIC. One of the members is Daniel Yu - who showcases custom sculpted Playmobil figures - for which we have judicious images of (yes, I am biased - don't be

KAWS Companion in Singapore / Event Images for Art Stage Singapore (Jan 12-16)

"Art Stage Singapore" sees the debut of an art show at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore - showcasing the participation of over 120 galleries and 30 Project Stage exhibitions, between January 12th to 16th, 2011. And while traditional art may not be fully showcased on this blog, the very sight of a singular KAWS Companion statue, is surely worth a haphazard blog-mention, don't you think? CLICK THRU for

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

What's Happening In The Toy & Art World on TOYSREVIL (Jan/5/2011)

CLICK THRU for a selection of events and happenings, in 2011 January and beyond - featuring brand new art shows, a return of a custom toy show from 2010, and upcoming steampunked-goodness in UK, and artistry in Japan, and a weekend "monster party"!"Monsters" will be coming to Sacramento-based toyshop Dragatomi for a MONSTER PARTY on Saturday, January 8th 2011 - featuring news works by Mark Nagata

What's Happening In The Toy & Art World on TOYSREVIL (Jan/2/2011)

CLICK THRU for details about a series of events happening from January 2011 - starting with cuteness in the form of The Art of Bukubuku @ Rivet, THAT Suckadelic Show @ the Suck Shoppe Popup Store, the Squadt & Art of Ferg @ Rotofugi Mr Clement's first solo show in London: Hide & Seek, and finally the Rare Breed Exhibition @ myplasticheartNYC, featuring the combined works of Anrry Woebots, Scribe

Out of Nothing by Arkiv @ VinylOnVinyl (Dec 11)

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

Event: New Ceramic Works by Yoshitomo Nara @ Tomio Koyama Gallery (May 15-June 19)

Japanese pop artist Yoshitomo Nara is scheduled to exhibit his new works at the Tomio Koyama Gallery in Tokyo, Japan from May 15th thru to June 19th (7th-6th floor), which will feature primarily ceramic sculptures, both large and small (the result of after more than a year's training at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park ), as well as "some drawings". This show will be his debut using ceramics.

Event: Decadence by Mari Inukai @ Copro Gallery (May 8-29)

Japanese artist Mari Inukai will be presenting a series of paintings for her solo show "Decadence" @ Copro Gallery this coming Saturday, May 8th (Artist Reception from 8pm-11pm). "Decadence" exhibits thru May 29, 2010.CLICK THRU for select preview artwork images, along with artist bio from the gallery.GALLERY-PRESS: Mari Inukai works in oil on canvas, and graphite and charcoal on paper to create

Event: Il Codice d'Errico by Camilla d'Errico @ Mondo Bizzarro Gallery, Rome (June 5-30)

"Il Codice d'Errico" is Camilla d'Errico's latest solo show (her second in nearly 2 years, and her first European solo), scheduled to open June 5th @ Mondo Bizzarro Gallery, Rome, and exhibits thru June 30th, 2010. A total of 12 paintings will be showcased (4 of which is previewed in this blog-post).Camilla-adds: "These 12 paintings are unlike anything I’ve ever created before. The show is an

Event: Beautifully Absurb by Jim Koch x Jeremiah Hammer @ DELI (May 6)

BEAUTIFULLY ABSURD is an art exhibit in Seattle, featuring the paintings, toys and objects from Jim Koch and Jeremiah Hammer ~ scheduled to launch on Thursday May 6th (during the Pioneer Square First Thursday Artwalk) @ DELI. If the artwork seen in the flyers above are an indication of what to expect from the show, then it would be a very "interesting" show to look forward to indeed ... hell, it

Event: The Ordinary Life Of Death by Jonathan Bergeron @ Gallery 1988, Los Angeles (April 27)

"The Ordinary Life Of Death" by Jonathan Bergeron features drawings and paintings depicting "Death" as a common character, living a regular life. (Lurving the concept, I am) Opening April 27th @ Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles (7-10pm), Jonathan will be in attendance. There will also be limited edition fitted hats that will be available at the opening. CLICK THRU for a peek, along with some artwork

Event-Coverage: AUTOCARTOON by Gertjan Zuilhof @ Blackhole212, Singapore (April 25)

By pure happenstance I found myself at Blackhole212 (212 Syed Alwi Road) one fine sunday evening April 25th (courtesy of visiting German friends) and had the opportunity to witness the visage of viscerally-penned cartoons by Gertjan Zuilhof, in a one-day exhibition dubbed "AUTOCARTOON".Heightened with the ear-drum nullifying soundscape from folks including Fando & Lis, Zai Kuning, Jeremy Hiah, &

Event: At The Sock Hop Art Show by Danny Brito @ pinkghost (April 17)

PRESS: South Florida artist, Danny Brito, creates a vintage art space at pinkghost, a designer toy store & gallery. Check out his new work inspired by a blend of kitschy, retro and the 1950's. Attending guests are encouraged to dress up in 50's outfits. There will be a live DJ, yummy treats & pinkghost will be converted into a 50's retro living room. Admission is free.[CLICK THRU for artwork

Online-Previews: Wee Epic Masterpiece Theatre by Travis Lampe / Beneath The Noise by Dan May @ Rotofugi Gallery (Mar 19-Apr 4)

Chicago-based toy-store+art gallery Rotofugi presents duo gallery shows, both launching March 19th, featuring new works from Travis Lampe (with "Wee Epic Masterpiece Theatre"), and from Dan May ("Beneath The Noise"). Check out online previews for both shows via Rotofugi.com, and drop by the gallery before they close the doors on the exhibits on April 4th, 2010.

Event: Is This Home, Truly? @ Fortune Cookie Projects (March 4-22)

"Is This Home, Truly?" is touted as a "homecoming showcase of Graffiti Art in Singapore". Currently exhibiting at Fortune Cookie Projects, the event launched on March 4th and saw artworks on display from home-grown artists including Antz, Scopeone, Slacsatu, The Killer Gerbil, TR853-1 and Zero ~ as curated by Zaki Razak and Zul Othman, exhibiting alongside famed New York graffiti artist DAZE, who