KLVR

While on a recent visit to Mike Dunn’s wood shop to work on some custom panels and frames we found this… in the trash pile, of course. Kluver has a ridiculous propensity to create. Often, hiding, throwing away, or just plain choosing to never show anyone what he’s worked on. While this graphite sketch on particle board is kinda neat, it is in no way indicative of Kristian’s magical creative powers. Which brings to mind the “Kaminetski Case, ” a semi-mythical portfolio case Kluver designed and built in ‘97, which has long been a subject of discussion in the underbelly of our little designerly posse. The story behind the Kaminetski Case is semi-legendary. We finally witnessed the case this weekend in all it’s glory and the only word to describe it… amazing. We’re gonna try and drop some pics, specs, and other brilliant Kaminetski related info later today.

FOUND!!! KLUVER ART.

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LAYING AROUND THE OFFICE…

03.07.08

By: Lucian Foehr

It would appear that KLVR left a little goodie here at the office. Dude can draw… site coming soon! LAYING AROUND THE OFFICE…

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NEW DESKTOP FROM KLVR

02.20.08

By: JoyEngine

Kristian sent over an oldy but a goody - meet itch - he’s now available for download. All we can say is KLVR is bustin’ ass and coming in hot for the upcoming toy show. Woooo!

NEW DESKTOP FROM KLVR

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KLVR AT IT AGAIN

02.16.08

By: Lucian Foehr

Just got this in an email and figured I would share it with y’all. Hopefully his site will be up soon and we can see all his work together at last! Pretty frikin’ awesome illustration, eh?

KLVR AT IT AGAIN

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KRISTIAN KLUVER WILL EAT YOUR SOUL…

02.07.08

By: Lucian Foehr

KRISTIAN KLUVER WILL EAT YOUR SOUL… … and make some of the raddest shit on the planet. We showed you an illustration he sent over a few weeks ago, but little did we know that KLVR was bringing it to life. Kristian is a super humble dude, if you talk to him about one of his crazy ass projects he’ll walk you through, step by step, the super complicated process as though it was as easy as tying your shoe. And to him it is. KLVR has been an major inspiration to me personally and it’s great to get a glimpse at some of his new work.

This custom munny will be at the Plastic Chapel + The Shoppe + Fabric Lab’s Custom Toy Show, so be sure to check it out in the flesh!

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KLVR HAS CABIN FEVER

01.21.08

By: Lucian Foehr

Just got this in a email titled “spring is right around the corner.” This is what happens when you coop up an awesome illustrator in arctic conditions. If you aren’t familiar with Kristan Kluver’s (aka KLVR) work, you should be. His site is currently under construction, but should be up real soon.

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Happenings

11.20.08

11.19.08

Applied Ideas Volume 3:

Join Ian Coyle and friends this Friday (Nov 21) 7:30 pm at the MCA Denver for the latest round of Applied Ideas: Talks on Design.

Speakers include: Rick Griffith (MATTER), Chris Cox (Changethethought), Aaron Ray (Legwork Studio), and
Ian Coyle (Superheroes, Inc.)

11.13.08

Aesthetic Apparatus is throwing a studio warming party this Saturday, 15th in MPLS. It should be a blast meeting new peeps, drinking dranks, and eating some food. Plus they are going to have a pony!! More info here.

11.11.08

Edifice Gallery presents Nocturnal Mockery 8 goes down this weekend, November 14th-16th at the Fillmore Crossing at 3125 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs. Works from over 70 artists will be on display w/ all sorts of special musical guests. Check it out.

11.05.08

Matt Moore aka MWM Graphics is showing some new works at the Threadless Gallery in Chicago. The show opens this Friday and runs through December 3rd.

11.05.08

Square Footage is a group show open to all artists in all mediums. All work must be exactly 1 sq. ft. The show goes down this Saturday, Nove 8th from 7-11pm at The Plastic Chapel. Be there.

11.03.08

Andy Rementer’s Freakopolis is opening this Saturday Nov. 8th at Open Space Beacon, the latest venture from ex-Denverites Kalene Rivers and Daniel Weise.

10.30.08

Ah yes, the delicious sounds of Super Mario World for all to hear!

“The complete soundtrack to Super Mario World, covered by one man using dozens of instruments. Roughly in game order, faithful to the originals, with some bizarre artistic license thrown around. A private hobby made public.”

Check it out here.

10.27.08

Lifter Baron breaks down (from afar) a bit of the creative scene in Denver. He’s seein’ some shiny shit ahead… Read up over at Because We Like To. And remember, Lifter’s always watching you.

10.25.08

Bunch is launching their new book Bastardised! Filled with submissions from designers taking their existing logo and remixing/creating their own visual reaction to their logo. Learn more at Made in Bunch and see if you can spot me in the list. And if your in London, Zagreb, or Singapore definitely swing by the launch parties and get first dibs on the book.

London:
31st Oct, 6:30-9:30pm
Maverick Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP
london@bunchdesign.com

Zagreb:
11th Nov 2008, 8-10pm
Galerija Karas, Praska 4
10 000 Zagreb
zagreb@bunchdesign.com

Singapore: TBA

10.24.08

YWFT is celebrating their new site and 6th anniversary on Saturday, Nov 8th at Clubhouse Jager. Music, dranks, and free giveaways!

10.22.08

come make magnets with the magnet mafia and aiga tonight!! 1330 27th street… 7-10 pm. $5 at the door. learn to stencil, wheatpaste, collage, and other stuff. see you there!

10.22.08

Check out the feature on our man Mike Graves over at Denver Syntax.

10.22.08

Halloween Party at INDYINK - costumes recommended, pumpkin carving contest, candy - and BEER. Yes, tasty BEER.

10.21.08

The Rake interviews Jamey Erickson of Sevnthsin.

10.19.08

A City Renewal Project. Opens November 7, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. This is a collaborative street art installation between Specter and Fauxreel, recreating a decayed neighborhood inside a 4000 sq/ft warehouse space. More info at City Renewal Project

10.15.08

Dan Funderburgh has teamed up with the masterminds at Animal New York and Geekhouse Bikes to create artwork for a Barack track bike. The frame is hand built and the patterns are sublimated onto the frame. The bike is for up on auction on ebay, with all proceeds going to the Obama campaign. Bid on it now. More photos here.

09.30.08

Wes Winship of Burlesque does Obama. Poster will be available soon at Upper Playground, adding to their growing collection of Obamanalia. Keep your eyes peeled for it’s drop. Nice work Wes!

09.30.08

Artism-Art for Autism, is a book aimed to raise money for The National Autistic Society. Artism is currently seeking submissions until Oct 30th. More info here.

09.30.08

COPE2 @ Broken Bread Arts

October 3rd, 2008

Broken Bread Arts is breaking ground by introducing the legendary Bronx bomber and original subway graffiti art artist COPE2 for his first appearance in the Mile High City. COPE2 brings with him new work and creative pieces inspired by the graffiti art which has brought him international acclaim.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KLVR!

KLUVER CRUSHES!!!

FOUND!!! KLUVER ART.

LAYING AROUND THE OFFICE…

NEW DESKTOP FROM KLVR

KLVR AT IT AGAIN

KRISTIAN KLUVER WILL EAT YOUR SOUL…

KLVR HAS CABIN FEVER

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