Monthly Archives: January 2012
Update on UNKL x Spongebob Toys
January 31, 2012Speaking of licensed “designer” Spongebob toys, UNKL presents a first look at their Spongebob samples…and they’ve UNKL-ized (nearly) the whole gang. Back in July, UNKL was still courting licensor approval for Spongebob, so it’s nice to find out they got it. … Continue reading
Every Man is My Enemy: New Art Book by Skinner Comes Out This Weekend
January 31, 2012SKINNER‘s eagerly-anticipated new book, Every Man is My Enemy, will be released this Friday, February 3rd on ZEROFRIENDS.com. The following afternoon, February 4th, from 2-3PM, SKINNER himself (the man, the mystery) will appear (likely from a cloud of smoke) in person … Continue reading
Choice Cuts Labbit by Frank Kozik
January 31, 2012Here’s some commentary in vinyl toy form. Frank Kozik’s latest Labbit sports the dotted lines of an animal being transitioned into a dinner. According to producers, Kidrobot, “Choice Cuts is a guide to all of the ways to enjoy a … Continue reading
Superheroes in Bags as Giclee Prints
January 31, 2012Remember these hyperrealistic paintings of superheroes in bags by English artist Simon Monk? The Secret Identity Paintings are now available as limited edition Secret Identity Giclee Prints. Each signed and numbered print is an edition of 100 pieces, and Monk … Continue reading
Meet the Mute Zukies by Alison Perez
January 31, 2012Alison Perez thinks talk is overrated. So she created Zukies: mysterious characters that don’t talk. Instead of verbalizing their feelings, they use color, thought bubbles and facial expressions. Here’s Perez on nonverbal communication and Zukies: I want people to understand … Continue reading
Vishnu Paramata from We Kill You!
January 31, 2012We Kill You is about to release a new resin: Vishnu Paramata, a mini version of 2009′s The Boss. He stands 3 inches tall, and the first release, A Mystical Timezone, is an edition of 20 pieces cast in clear … Continue reading
Sustainable Trash by Stefan Gross
January 30, 2012I’ve written before about Stefan Gross‘ Doomies and Rebirdies and Dutch People in Vegetable Houses. Recently, the Rotterdam-based conceptual artist showed his work at Harlan Levey Projects in Brussels. The new exhibit was titled (The Precarious Future of) Sustainable Trash, … Continue reading
The Joy of Disney…
January 30, 2012Remember last week’s uproar over Disney’s appropriation of Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures album art? As it turns out, the ‘controversial’ T-shirt (which incorporated Mickey Mouse into Peter Saville’s iconic design) was not so much sold out as it was abruptly … Continue reading
