Attention New Yorkers
Todd Schorr will sign copies of his new book American Surreal at Jonathan Levine Gallery this Saturday, Oct 10, from 3-5pm.
The book is a collection of Todd’s most recent mind-blowing paintings, documenting the work of one of pop surrealism’s most talented artists. The works are elegantly presented at 10 x 15″ on thick artpaper, with a quarterbound cloth cover and gilded edges.
Jonathan LeVine Gallery
529 West 20th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10011
212-243-3822
Last Gasp books will be represented at the New York Art Book Fair by Presspop Gallery and SCB Distributors. Please stop by and check out our new books and things. Sorry we won’t be there in person.
Presspop Gallery will have a few advance preview copies of “Onikage” by Toshio Saeki (Last Gasp). You must see this book in person!!
Here is the SCB signing schedule:
Friday, Oct 2nd
2pm – 4pm Daze, Ghost and Papermonster
4pm-6pm Martha Cooper
Saturday, Oct 3rd
11am – 1pm Alain “KET” Maridueña
2pm – 4pm Ron English
Thanks to everyone who came out to see Junko Mizuno and get copies of her new book, Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU! And thanks to New People for hosting the signing! Deb Aoki wrote an article about the signing and did an interview with Junko as well. Same Hat also has some pics and a post about the signing and New People.
Todd Schorr will be signing his beautiful new book, American Surreal, this Saturday, August 15th. The new book picks up where his bestselling book, Dreamland, left off and includes the exquisite ape themed paintings that were unveiled earlier this year.
The large format, hardcover, 100 page book was published by Last Gasp, San Francisco, and will be available for sale at the signing at Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles. Limited edition giclées and show posters are also available.
Did we mention that wine and cookies will be served? Mark your calendar for this Saturday, August 15th, from 2-5pm for your time with the master Mr. Schorr.
Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 2pm
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 S. La Brea Ave (in the Art 170 Building) Los Angeles, CA 90036
http://www.mkgallery.com
LAST GASP and GAMA-GO present
The San Francisco Creatures of Habit: The Art of Joe Ledbetter book signing.
A new, limited-edition Joe Ledbetter and Gama-Go collaboration shirt will be available.
Joe will also bring some new paintings for your viewing pleasure.
WHEN: Thursday, July 2nd, 5:30 – 8:30pm
WHERE: the new Gama-Go store at 8th and Folsom
335 8th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 626-0213
THE BOOK:
Creatures of Habit
For the first time, Joe Ledbetter’s best paintings have been compiled into one book. Influenced by classic animation, graphic design, and daily life, Joe Ledbetter’s art is… well… a lot of things. Light- hearted in its approach, he often combines cute and cuddly creatures with unfortunate — albeit humorous — situations.
With emphasis on the subversive and absurd, these scenarios are all too familiar, questioning our tendency of taking life (and ourselves) too seriously. Creatures of Habit offers a look at Ledbetter’s unique and original painting style during the first five years of his career (2003 – 2008).
The book is arranged chronologically, and the viewer can follow the development of the artist’s trademark visual style of emblematic line- work, vibrant colors, and endearing characters. Throughout the book, Ledbetter includes his favorite paintings from his many solo exhibitions, themed group art shows, collaborations with fellow artists (such as Nathan Jurevicius, Luke Chueh and Greg “Craola” Simkins), and many pieces from private collections previously unseen by most fans. 9″ x 6″, hardcover, full color.