Tran and I are both super excited to have one of our favorite artists and good friend Scot Lefavor show at The Fabric Lab on Saturday December 13th. East Colfax is going to be running shit on Second Saturday, alongside Lefavor, Anthony Cozzi will be opening his first solo show Snow & Light at The Shoppe, and the second opening of the Square Footage show will be dropping a few doors down at Plastic Chapel. Hopefully we’ll see you there… we need a secret hand sign or something… second though maybe not… a hand sign on could lead to a variety of mostly illegal activites around the way, keep your digits occupied or in your pockets.
cypher13 is wrapping up a series of 9 custom laser-etched skate decks for an upcoming exhibition in Denver. The exhibition, entitled Bordo Bello is a component of the AIGA’s mentorship program run by Matt Bargell and will be held on December 12th (boards go on display Dec. 5th) at the Access Gallery. Italian for “Beautiful Board,” Bordo Bello is a mentorship-based design initiative where students and graphic design professionals team up to design the underside surface of a skateboard deck to create a unique visual statement. This project marks our second of many to come collabs with our bro Kurt Barbee of 5280 lasers and our first formal partnership with the AIGA. Pics of all 9 completed decks coming soon… And, oh other featured designer/artists include David Carson of David Carson Design and Mike Strassburger of Modern Dog.
SpY is an urban artist from Madrid, Spain. His roots lie in traditional graffiti dating back to the early eighties. He has since evolved his work to incorporate urban elements. SpY reappropriates these elements and reintegrates them back into their native environment. His work is super hot and worth a look.
Hey All, it’s been a minute since I last posted, but today I thought I would share one of my favorite contemporaries of all time with you . UK based James Roper just finished a new body of work for a show titled “Into The Fold”, showing at ForsterGallery in London. Kind of like Anime Anatomy in a Blender, I love the combination of dynamic tension and the vibrant “technicolour” palette. Oh, I should also mention he has some fresh gear available at Tank Theory.
Don’t know too much about this Brooklyn based artist, and I am unable to find more than a flicker account, but his work is AMAZING. Sorry for the huge post, these just needed to be seen full size! He’s got a new (timely) series of work depicting the great 21st century depression we find ourselves in the midst of…check it!
We’ve (cypher13) been working very closely with the folks over at David B. Smith Gallery to brand their new gallery. Previsouly Limited Addiction Gallery, they’ve renamed, rebranded and are coming out swinging. We designed the original identity back in ‘07 and tied in a whole system for the gallery launch. The David B. Smith Galley site launched yesterday - just in time for their participation at Aqua Wynwood in Miami. The site will be getting added functionality soon. We’re very pleased with the everything. Watch for their ads in Juxtapoz, 5280 and ACA and be sure to stop by for their first group show January 24th.
Tony Cozzi’s (AKA Snowblinded) debut art show is Dec. 13th from 7pm to 11pm at The Shoppe, 3103 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, Colorado. Tony will be showing a couple of new and unreleased giclée prints and some rarities.
For all of you sorry people left outside of the ffffound network, you should take a peak at Imgspark or here. No dates have been announced for its release but there has been quite a bit of information about its functionality and how it stands up against ffffound. Cruise by the website for more info and to sign up for notification of its launch.
DESIGN BY HUMANS running some reprints of some pretty rad shirts for the holidays. Make sure to swing by pick one or twelve up. Do your part, support Capitalism!
This spot makes me want to get in there and make some shit move (referring to animation not my ass). Animation by Joel Trussel. Thanks for the link Evan.
The No Coast Craft-O-Rama begins next weekend December 5th and 6th at the Midtown Global Exchange in MPLS. It will feature a variety of designers, artists, and other magical creators of handmade goods. More info at nocoastcraft.com
11.24.08
Shitty Kitten will be dropping a new body of work. Letters and Ladies will come alive December 12th at the D-note. Stay tuned for more…
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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!
Matt Moore aka 
The Rake 
Wes Winship of 
Felt Beard!!! by 
Buck: 
