Like the Astroboy above (on his way to Berlin for Selim Varol’s massive toy art exhibit) this week’s Instagram Roundup is gigantic. Expect to see vinyl, plush, resin and skulls, as well as works-in-progress, test pulls, one-offs and artists’ own collections
There were a couple events this past week where it was hard to pick just a singular photo. I’m talking about Dabs Myla at Known Gallery in LA. And Synergy at Spoke-Art in San Francisco. And JR and Jose Parla collaborating in Havana.
Not only do we have cats this week, but we’ve got three cats who live with great art. We’ve got a dog who might be a Chia Pet, as well as a guinea pig, a hedgehog, and a 16-year old tortoise named Chuck. There’s 57 pictures in this curated recap. Click through to enjoy, and have a great weekend!
Astroboy head from @toykio’s collection on his way to the Collector’s Room in Berlin!
Sweet @bryanbrutherford Ice Scream lineup in the collection of @masao626
One particularly glamorous Blamo Toys’ Knuckles by @spencerblamo in Bali
“Best Buds” Blamo Toys’ Rice Baby and a skull, collection of @masao626
Not too sure what’s happening here, but it involves E.T., and I like it. Photo by @cow__.
Twin Peaks Be@rbricks produced by Medicom, collection of @theblotsays
“Far out man” @Uglydoll, probably headed to San Francisco. Photo by David Horvath.
‘Cause even KAWS bootlegs are kinda cool. Photo by @olki.
@shoooopon celebrates her birthday in Japan with a giant Spiderman.
@jonknoxstudio finally joins Instagram…and starts collecting his own toys.
@garyham shows us a glimpse of his toy collection and custom displays.
Check out the first vinyl test pull of @garyham’s WooperLooper, sculpted by @chauskoskis!
The Pizzavictims collab between @monstrecliff & Liverdiet are getting closer…
Digging these Forest Sprites by @alittlestranger!
Even when @honkeylips doesn’t “melt” his monsters, they still look creepy and awesome.
Looks like @vinylgoddess is getting ready to do some rearranging…
Goto-san hard at work on a collaboration between @uamou and @paulkaiju.
@Theodoru checks in from the Dudebox launch at Sixxa in Vienna, Austria.
@Quailstudio did this 3D rendering called “Maxence” based on a real French knifemaker!
My lovely friends @louloutummie are settling into their new Netherlands studio!
Across the planet, another lulu, @luluamy shows off some of the new Lulubell Toy Bodega.
Pretty cool to see the front entrance of @Plasticculture in Indonesia!
Woody Allen by Craig Redman aka Darcel for @colettestore in Paris.
A sad week for Wild Things. R.I.P. Maurice Sendak. Photo of @unklesteve by @pedroflores.
Casting call for a new Ed Wood movie? Starring @agent_r & Marvina the Martian. Photo by @dragatomi.
New friends @jeremyriad made this week: Panda and Pepper.
Coolest bathroom ever? Skatedeck decor by @artraffle.
Wild designer racetrack at Museum Quartier in Vienna. Has Kozik & Dalek toys! See closeups @theodoru.
Just one of MANY awesome snaps of DABS MYLA at Known Gallery. This photo by @thinkspace_art.
Just one more of MANY awesome snaps of DABS MYLA at Known Gallery. This photo by @sarahjomarks.
Nobody assembles for the Avengers quite like @jromonkey.
@lapolab setting up OTIVM jumping brains at ARTOYZ in Paris.
I WISH these mood switches were connected to my brain! Photo by @mynameisdelme.
@jeffsotoart signing his latest batch of affordable prints on wood.
The opposite of affordable: @benballer’s diamond-encrusted Air Jordans and fitted cap paid for with “#arabmoney”.
DIY pins by @evilos
Jose Parla and @jr_artist collabing in Havana. Just outstanding.
Jose Parla and @jr_artist collabing in Havana. Couldn’t help posting one more. Also dig that green car.
Jealous of this excellent @anabagayan commission by @thinkspace_art!
Nothing cliche about this photo of @godmachine’s essentials.
Grand wooden owl by @alephgeddis for Blamo Toys in Bali.
@haroshi’s reflexology blows my mind.
@futuradosmil riding FLOMdeck and matching FLOM Nike SB Dunks. Interesting convo on this post.
@jeremyriad rocking Muppets Adidas, legal pad socks and static electric hair.
Maneki Neko Lucky Cats from the collection of @debparis1
@nagikokiyohara cathats because it was Colette’s birthday.
What a coincidence! It’s also @snoopybabe’s birthday!
Cats and art: take 1. Lulubell Toy Bodega store kitteh. Photo by @luluamy.
Cats and art: take 2. Photo of Nigel with @junko_mizuno & @maxtoyco by @jeremyriad.
Cats and art: take 3: Four happy artsy cats who live with @thinkspace_art.
Obligatory photo of Bear. Paw pads captured in full glory by @godmachine in the UK.
@VISEone in Germany with his sweet cat, Sally, who has cancer…
Numan the guinea pig showing his piano hands. Photo by @alittlestranger.
Is this real life? Hedgehog photo by @allisonsommers.
16-year old tortoise named Chuck. Loves corn. Photo by @jeremyriad.
Robbie aka Chiapet, lives in Portland with @jonknoxstudio.
Dogs in mirror are even cuter than they appear. Photo by @tweedlebop.
Thanks for making my day, and including my Kaws pic on your fine blog.
OLKI