The evening of November 14th is shaping up and going to be a blast. Most importantly is the All Things Cleveland show @ Asterisk Gallery. Already preparations for the show are having some funny speed bumps. You may have seen the Cleveland - logo in anticipation for this group show, well, from the gallery owner:
"for now please use the ' Cleveland's a Slum' logo or any of the images that I have attached for the press release if you forward the info. I received a cease and desist letter from The Greater Cleveland partnership/CLE+ lawyer on Monday, stating I must immediatley discontinue using the CLE- mark. I contacted a friend that happens to be a corporate copyright lawyer downtown and he is going to take care of it. There is a parody defense that I am protected under as well as other free speech issues. So please use the plum image for now until I have this resolved by mid-week."
Classic. Especially considering the first line in the press release:
"If you cannot laugh at yourself, you cannot laugh at all. Just think of the overwhelming cabbage smell of grandma’s house, the Big Chuck and Little John show on a black and white television with tinfoil on the antenna, etc. The work exhibited is produced solely by Cleveland artists to emit that bleak perspective of a Clevelander. This exhibition will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The object was to produce an exhibition that promotes a self deprecating view of Cleveland by Clevelanders. The work must represent or depict Cleveland in some way, shape, or form. Think more of a less positive Harvey Pekarian viewpoint, burnt perogies, , the continual grief and despair we feel each and every day, the adverse effect our sports teams have on our mental state, our bleak and depressing outlook on life, etc, etc, all the good things.
The opening reception will be complete with a live polka style performance covering all the great Cleveland inspired hits like – Bernie, Bernie, Cleveland Rocks, The Heart of Rock n Roll, etc. Sauerkraut and kielbasa will be available and will be slow cooked overnight to give the gallery that special sensory smell we are all accustomed to being from Cleveland. Opening Reception - Friday, Nov 14th., 6-10pm. Show runs through Dec. 6th"
If that wasn't enough, later in the evening after 10pm, head over to Now That's Class for the Pink Eye Magazine issue 2 release party and cheap-ass art sale. Located at 11213 Detroit Ave. bands playing will be Hot Cha Cha, Mystery of Two, Dimeras + Artist Flea Market! There will be quality art donated by incredible local artists. All work is available for under $20! It is $5 at the door. This is a fundraiser to help cover the magazine print costs, this is DIY baby.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Devo, Dunnies, and Delicate Vases
@ Asterisk Gallery works by "KRK RYDEN a DEVO inspired exhibition"
Friday, Aug. 29th 6-11pm Show runs through Sept. 10th
You may remember the Mark Mothersbaugh show that came through Asterisk last year, it was affiliated with KRK Ryden. Well now, he has his own show! KRK Ryden is known for his pop art inspired and comic book-like imagery, and while he and his brother -- Mark Ryden -- share a love of all things cartoon and surreal, KRK has a worldview that is strictly DEVO. For over thirty years KRK hasbeen creating illustrations and paintings for underground bands, publishers, and institutions. In addition, in the lower gallery is Jocko Dome-o, a charitable event in which professional andup-and-coming artists from around the country have been invited tocreatively alter their own Energy Dome—the classic headgear made famousby new wave band DEVO, and featured in their 1980 music video ‘Whip It.’
"Dunny Bonanza" Kidrobot Series 5 Dunny Release Party & Raffle @ Shoparooni in Collinwood. Thursday, September 4th - 7 PM - 10 PM
Collect 19 new and insanely detailed designs by the biggest players out there, blind boxed for $6.95 each. If luck is on your side, you'll find 1 of 600 Golden Tickets redeemable for an elusive, 3-inch Huck Gee Dunny. Some of the artists include Kozik, Amanda Visell, Kathie Olivas, and TOOLFLY. Shoparooni will be hosting an official release party for the new Kidrobot Dunny series, and you can even win a 15" Glow In The Dark vinyl bust of Smokin' Joe Stalin, designed by Frank Kozik!! Each Dunny purchased on September 4th equals one raffle ticket. A full case of 25 Dunnys gets you 30 raffle tickets. At 10:00 PM, we'll be drawing one lucky winner, and they'll go home with Kozik's Stalin bust! Dude, his Stalin bust is pretty cool if you've never seen it before....
Eva Kwong, "Noetic Moments" September 5th - October 11th @ William Busta Gallery 2731 Prospect Ave. Cleveland (because god forbid they get a website!) Opening reception is Friday the 5th from 5-9pm
Ceramic sculptor Eva Kwong's brightly colored organic shapes are magnetic. They range from large wall sculptures to delicate vases. Each work seems to expel its own energy. One of the most respected female ceramic sculptors in the world, this exhibition features new work by Eva, including pieces completed while working at the Fuping Pottery Art Village in China.
Friday, Aug. 29th 6-11pm Show runs through Sept. 10th
You may remember the Mark Mothersbaugh show that came through Asterisk last year, it was affiliated with KRK Ryden. Well now, he has his own show! KRK Ryden is known for his pop art inspired and comic book-like imagery, and while he and his brother -- Mark Ryden -- share a love of all things cartoon and surreal, KRK has a worldview that is strictly DEVO. For over thirty years KRK hasbeen creating illustrations and paintings for underground bands, publishers, and institutions. In addition, in the lower gallery is Jocko Dome-o, a charitable event in which professional andup-and-coming artists from around the country have been invited tocreatively alter their own Energy Dome—the classic headgear made famousby new wave band DEVO, and featured in their 1980 music video ‘Whip It.’
"Dunny Bonanza" Kidrobot Series 5 Dunny Release Party & Raffle @ Shoparooni in Collinwood. Thursday, September 4th - 7 PM - 10 PM
Collect 19 new and insanely detailed designs by the biggest players out there, blind boxed for $6.95 each. If luck is on your side, you'll find 1 of 600 Golden Tickets redeemable for an elusive, 3-inch Huck Gee Dunny. Some of the artists include Kozik, Amanda Visell, Kathie Olivas, and TOOLFLY. Shoparooni will be hosting an official release party for the new Kidrobot Dunny series, and you can even win a 15" Glow In The Dark vinyl bust of Smokin' Joe Stalin, designed by Frank Kozik!! Each Dunny purchased on September 4th equals one raffle ticket. A full case of 25 Dunnys gets you 30 raffle tickets. At 10:00 PM, we'll be drawing one lucky winner, and they'll go home with Kozik's Stalin bust! Dude, his Stalin bust is pretty cool if you've never seen it before....
Eva Kwong, "Noetic Moments" September 5th - October 11th @ William Busta Gallery 2731 Prospect Ave. Cleveland (because god forbid they get a website!) Opening reception is Friday the 5th from 5-9pm
Ceramic sculptor Eva Kwong's brightly colored organic shapes are magnetic. They range from large wall sculptures to delicate vases. Each work seems to expel its own energy. One of the most respected female ceramic sculptors in the world, this exhibition features new work by Eva, including pieces completed while working at the Fuping Pottery Art Village in China.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday & Friday
Thursday, Mar. 27th:
The Mind of Cleveland Exhibition Opening as part of the National City Scapes Conference.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM “The Mind of Cleveland,” by Carl Pope, in collaboration with Mari Hulick, opens in the Reinberger Galleries, Gund Building, 11141 East Boulevard. On view through May 3.
Friday, March 28, from 5 to 8 pm:
DANA OLDFATHER, SUSAN DANKO, and LAURA SANDERS, explore “environment” @ Bonfoey Gallery, 1710 Euclid Avenue, from March 28 through April 26, 2008, in an exhibition entitled EXURBS: A COLLECTED ENVIRONMENT.
William Busta Gallery will be having a show of work by Don Harvey at 2731 Prospect Ave.
The Sculpture Center, 1834 E. 123rd Street, will be having their emerging artist series "Tannaz Farsi: the formal absences of precious things"
and finally Paper Cuts and Gluesticks in Rocky River will be having a Gallery Night starting at 7pm
20119 Lake Road in Rocky River.
The Mind of Cleveland Exhibition Opening as part of the National City Scapes Conference.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM “The Mind of Cleveland,” by Carl Pope, in collaboration with Mari Hulick, opens in the Reinberger Galleries, Gund Building, 11141 East Boulevard. On view through May 3.
Friday, March 28, from 5 to 8 pm:
DANA OLDFATHER, SUSAN DANKO, and LAURA SANDERS, explore “environment” @ Bonfoey Gallery, 1710 Euclid Avenue, from March 28 through April 26, 2008, in an exhibition entitled EXURBS: A COLLECTED ENVIRONMENT.
William Busta Gallery will be having a show of work by Don Harvey at 2731 Prospect Ave.
The Sculpture Center, 1834 E. 123rd Street, will be having their emerging artist series "Tannaz Farsi: the formal absences of precious things"
and finally Paper Cuts and Gluesticks in Rocky River will be having a Gallery Night starting at 7pm
20119 Lake Road in Rocky River.
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