Lupe and Chris will join the OTW crew in Berlin next Wednesday for a special launch event at the Bread & Butter trade show as we welcome them to the Vans family. Vans will transform the East Berlin venue “Department” into a 3-day House of Vans experience featuring advocate artwork installations throughout the building. Attendees will be able to discover the photography of Dimitri Coste, large vinyl pieces by Eric Elms, Chris Kong’s unique toys and sculptures and Lupe Fiasco collection of books and concert photographs.
The experience kicks off January 18th with a live musical appearance by Lupe Fiasco, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and The Patta Sound System. A limited number of tickets will be available to the public through select Berlin retailers who carry the OTW line and the show will be webcast live at stickam.com/vans1966.
For more information on tickets if you are in Berlin and full event coverage, visit www.Vans.com/OTW
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Based on legendary guitarist Slash Album cover art by artist Ron English, we are honor to introduce the “REFNR” Slash Sculpture at ART BASEL Miami. Further details will be announced.
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Congrats to Yuichi Yoshii, Masaaki Homma, Tekeshi Osumi and everyone for putting together such a great show!!!!!
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Celebrating opening of THE CONTEMPORARY FIX retail location in Hong Kong, Made by Monsters are set to release the Ron English “X-RAY” Charlie Grin figures for their opening limited items. Featuring classic Mickey dress up with glow in dark “X-RAY” skull. Look out for special opening items from Mastermind Japan, PHENOMENON, FACETASM, & SASQUATCHfabrix Don’t miss out!
Store: THE CONTEMPORARY FIX
Address: Basement, Chung King Mansions, 36-44 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Release Date: 09/28/11
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Made by Monsters & Ron English will be releasing the Telegrinnies in “Platinum & Gold” edition at the SDCC 2011. Only 20 pcs per colorway will be on sale at SDCC, & 80pcs online. Don’t missed out!!
Edition: 100pcs/colorway
Retail Price: $110USD/figure
Pre-order: info@garageworksindustries.com
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From 24 June Lazarides Gallery will present multi-layered portraits of Ron English most iconic characters, Skin Deep will explore the intersections, discrepancies and synchronicities of personal mythologies on display in our public personas. In homage to art history’s greats—Warhol, Pollock and Picasso just to name a few—English uses a mixture old imagery, medium and processes in his creation of complex narratives that transform the public to intimate and the universal to specific. Unstated cultural norms are exposed and analysed to reveal the Grand Illusion. Look out for some Ron English x Garageworks sculptures at the show!
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The RAMM:ELL:ZEE from MOCA on Vimeo.
Followed by the private launch release at MoCA “Art in the Streets” exhibition. Made by Monsters is set to have online release of the RAMMELLZEE “Barshaw Gangstarr” vinyl sculpture. Based off the original sculpt, each figures are fully hand made & approved by estates of rammellzee.
Edition: 300pcs
Retail Price: $135USD
Info & order inquiry: info@garageworksindustries.com
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Great to catchup Lenny!
COPE2 making a mark in the street of LA
King of Graff “Blade” had his work up at the entrance of the show.
Mr. BrainWash also made a appearance, look out for his new works.
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From Ron English’s feature painting “The Incredculous HulkBoy” at “Status Factory” L.A. show, Garageworks Industries are set to release the HulkBoy sculpture in edition of 10. These handcrafted sculptures are made from high density fiberglass, and standing 1:1 scale (22″) in height. Each sculpture are signed & numbered by Ron English. Info & pre-order inquiry: info@garageworksindustries.com
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