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Phu! x Qee = Atrax

02.09.09

By: Todd Berger

It’s been a while since we’ve dropped any of our pal Phu!’s custom creations.  But, Phu! just wrapped up a new custom Qee from Toy2R for a private collector, and snuck in his signature 2″ Rebel Pilot.  In typical Phu! style he created this custom from a pretty amazing array of everyday materials including, Bamboo sticks, beads, brass rivets, broken toy parts, cable ties, cotton fabrics, disposable spoons, Gashapon acrylic spheres, wire… and some other crazy stuff you can probably only find in Singapore.

 

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PHU X MadL = SPECTRUM

07.01.08

By: Todd Berger

Phu is killin’ it!  His latest creation, Spectrum, takes Mad*L’s classic toy design to new heights.  Rad.

 

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Phu! x Bootleg Kaws Chum = Eclipse

06.17.08

By: Todd Berger

Our pal Phu just doesn’t stop… customizing the shit outta some of the best toys around.  We can’t get enough of his work.  I frikin’ love it!  His incessantly updated site is pretty amazing too.  If you haven’t really dug in yet, you oughtta.   This time it’s a 9″ Bootleg Kaws Chum customized using acrylic paint, one bamboo stick, brass rivets, Phu’s signature zip ties, cloth, plastic bottle caps, and some screws… damn.  Creativity taken out on toys the way it should be.

Phu! x Bootleg Kaws Chum = Eclipse

 

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‘TOYS’ SHOW RECAP

04.07.08

By: Josh Holland

On Tuesday night Gallery 1988 opened a massive group show aptly titled “Toys” and featured all toy related artwork from a wide range of artists. Some notable participants include Greg “Crayola” Simkins, Kathie Olivas, David Horvath, Camilla D’Errico and Shannon Bonatakis. I did not have the pleasure of attending, but the show can be seen online in its entirety HERE.

Some of my favorite pieces from this show are the customized toy VW busses, done up by heavy hitting artists such as Peekaboo, Reuben Rude, Tokidoki, Cameron Tiede, Jeremyville, Jason Limon, Mark Bodnar and Plasticgod. There’s a video of the Hotwheels exhibit HERE. Awesome stuff!

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Happenings

  • 08.06.09

    speakerseriesPublic Works Speaker Series starts tonight with Jay Ryan of The Bird Machine and Chris Kaskie of Pitchfork at Andrew Rafacz Gallery. If your in the Chicago area, def make the time to check this series out. See lineup here.

  • 08.05.09

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    Another Denver local by way of New Britain, Connecticut, Sandi Calistro will be showing a range of new works at The Shoppe this Saturday August 8th right next door to Leigh’s show on the Super Block. The opening reception is from 7PM – 11PM at 3103 East Colfax Avenue. The Shoppe will be open until 2AM on Saturday following the show… slangin’ fresh cupcakes and big ass bowls of cereal.

  • 08.05.09

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    Denver local Leigh Viner will be showing new works this Saturday August 8th at The Fabric Lab. The opening reception will be from 7PM – 11PM and is going down at 3105 East Colfax Avenue in Denver.

  • 08.03.09

    Mod Livin’ presents the Denver By Design Showcase. Vote for the best modern design object, art or furniture created by a Colorado designer.

  • 07.20.09

    Public Works is a group show featuring new works from Chicago artists Cody Hudson, Justin Fines, Andy Mueller, and Chris Eichenseer. WHOA!

    Friday, July 31st
    Andrew Rafacz Gallery

  • 07.14.09

    ART FOR OBAMA: Designing Manifest Hope and the Campaign for Change – Now Available.

  • 07.09.09

    Tuesday, July 21st, will be Denver’s 6th volume of PechaKucha Night. The line-up of presenters includes: Lawrence Argent/Argent Studios, Berger, Foehr, and Henry/cypher13, Charles Carpenter/EBD, Larabee & Thornton/DoubleButter, Scott Lary, Bruce Mau/Bruce Mau Design Inc., Ted Schultz/CTA Architects Engineers, Brand Shigley/Fashion Denver, Ravi Zupa/Parts and Labor Union.

  • 07.07.09

    July 16th MCA Denver: Kevin O’Connell shot wind turbines, while Arlene Shechet cast the surface of water.

  • 07.03.09

    The Date Farmers will be showing an entirely NEW body of work at Andenken Gallery on July 11th.

  • 07.03.09

    All sorts of hot arty shit goin’ down at INDY INK, TS Board Shop, and Think Tank tonight (Friday July 3rd!!!) – So,  get after it.

  • 07.01.09

    Seriously Super Fresh East Colfax July 4th Block Party!!!

  • 06.25.09

    Joseph Shaeffer presents 3 bodies in 3 states: a survey of work from 2004 – 2009 – Opening Reception,  Friday, July 3, 2009 – 6 to 9 p.m. at Sellars Project Space

  • 06.24.09

    Nice profile on our good friend Shannon Bonatakis at the Egotist. Read it – and look at the pretty pictures.

  • 06.23.09

    FLUIDIAM apparel launch party at Family Affair goin down June 27th.  Check it.

  • 06.18.09

    Noise x Buffalo Exchange x XROCKSTHEPOT™ present: SPLASH BASH

    Music from:
    Le Castle Vania & Alex K.

    Fashion from:
    Buffalo Exchange

    live art from:
    Aaron Dubois, Mike Graves, & Josh Wills

    The Splash Bash Alley Cat:
    A Swimsuit Alley Cat through the streets of downtown Denver. Make sure to wear a swimsuit, the first person in the pool at Beta is the winner!

    10PM – 2PM

    1909 Blake St Denver
    www.betanightclub.com
    www.xrocksthespot.com

  • 06.11.09


    City Folk Art by Zshanna Kristoff opens this Saturday June 13th. The opening reception will be from 7PM – 10PM at The Fabric Lab : 3105 East Colfax Avenue Denver.

  • 06.10.09

    If you’re in Chicago… Saturday, June 13, 2009, 11am – Fuller Gallery Talk: Life Cycle of Products with Steve Belletire

  • 06.09.09

    The “Sneaker Prom” is a semi-formal cocktails and dancing event/auction to raise money
    for Pulse Arts, a Denver based non-profit, and their bi-annual “Shoe Shine” Sneaker
    Competition and Exhibition. Get your tickets, yo!!!

  • 06.08.09

    ARF live online art auction featuring the works of Matthew Doubek, Mikey Welsh and Chule (the talents of Ray Young Chu and Quang Le)

  • 06.04.09

    Lots of great new content and ideas being shared over at becauseweliketo.com – Go there.

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