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  • GLORIOUS EXCESS: Korean Paparazzi

    July 26, 2009 64 Comments

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    This is a Nikon ad, in Korea. When you walk by, the paparazzi cameras flash at you. Look at the surprised look on the dude's face. Priceless.

    mike

    (image courtesy of thecoolhunter.net)

  • "Follow The Leader" at De La Barracuda

    July 21, 2009 18 Comments

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    Here it is...Above, my piece from the "Family Tradition" show at De La Barracuda entitled "Follow The Leader." When I heard about the "Godfather" theme, the first thing I thought of was the over-the-top influence that trilogy had on rap music. For as long as I can remember, rappers have been comparing themselves to characters in the Godfather films, idolizing the imagery, and even dressing like the characters. That's why, in this image, I had to put Marlon Brando in the shoes of Rakim. Both carved out a path for many artists to follow.

    Thanks to Ron English, Michael Lau, and MINDstyle for having me in the show.

    mike

    http://www.mindstyle.com/blog/?cat=22

    http://www.vinylpulse.com/2009/07/seen-family-tradition-de-la-barracuda.html

  • Ron English / Michael Lau Godfather Show

    July 17, 2009 26 Comments

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    Just a reminder about the "Family Tradition" Art Exhibition Curated by Ron English, coming to Los Angeles this Sunday...Defining a vision through re-imagining one of the great motion picture films of all time: THE GODFATHER. Featuring the art of known Hitmen!!!

    Official Art Toy Launch
    The Godfather
    Michael Lau x MINDstyle
    Art Toy Collectible Figure

    Meeting Place West:
    Los Angeles
    Sunday, July 19th, 2009
    4:00PM to 8:00PM
    De La Barracuda Gallery

    Meeting Place East:
    New York
    Friday, September 18, 2009
    8:00PM to 11:00PM
    New York Showroom

    I have a piece for sale in this show, for anyone who is interested. If you're not in the L.A. area, but you're interested in the piece, contact De La Barracuda Gallery.

    For more info on the show, go to: http://www.mindstyle.com/blog/?cat=22

    mike

  • Lunch With Baseman

    July 15, 2009 41 Comments

    I had lunch with Gary Baseman the other day. What a unique dude. i don't know when I originally met Gary, but we did a collaboration a while back...here's a pic of it from my iPhone:

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    Anyway, we ate good sushi and talked about art and life. I also visited his studio. Gary's studio is kinda what an artists's studio should look like: a whole lot of cool stuff packed into an almost-frenetic painting and working space. My studio is not nearly as cool looking...I'll have to work on that.

    Also, Gary gave me a copy of his book. Good stuff.

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    mike

  • Celeritas and GLXS DIES

    July 10, 2009 21 Comments

    Glorious Excess DIES is on the way...but first, the SURU Celeritas show on Saturday at 8pm. Mr. Hahn and John Hensley have put a lot of work into this one; I think it's going to be really incredible. I'm looking forward to seeing the Barry McGee motorcycle...more info at http://suru-la.com/, of course.

    On a random note, here's an interview I did with Art Center: http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/pdf/publications/boundless_shinoda.pdf

    mike

  • Invader Top 10 Show

    July 1, 2009 38 Comments
    Brad and I were in the studio working; got on the subject of this show. Really dope: WK Interact and Invader at Jonathan Levine in NYC, go see it if you're in NY... mike

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