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Wrap Up – “First Time For Everything” Opening By Spen1 At KRMIA

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Last night Kidrobot Miami hosted their newest gallery opening with illustrator Spen1 and his solo exhibition “First Time For Everything.” Spen did a bangin’ job filling our intimate little gallery with new giclee canvas prints, drawings, t-shirts and original paintings, including a crispy custom Mega MUNNY. Art lovers and South Florida b-boys came through to meet the artist and indulge in Kidrobot cupcakes and custom sketches in blackbooks and on Mini MUNNYs. “First Time For Everything” will be on display through March 29.

“First Time For Everything” Exhibition By Spen1 At KRMIA

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South Florida illustrator and graf artist, Spen1 is stepping out of the streets and into the gallery at Kidrobot Miami for his new solo exhibition, First Time For Everything. Well known for his b-boy jam flyers, Spen will be taking his mixture of graffiti, cartoon illustration and humor to a new level with fresh paintings, digital prints, t-shirts, button packs and a b-boy inspired custom Mega MUNNY. First Time For Everything debuts Thursday, February 2 with an opening reception from 6-8pm and will be on display through March 29. Woop woop!

SPEN1 X Kidrobot Gallery “First Time for Everything” from Bonh on Vimeo.

Wrap Up – Huck Gee Book Signing Tour At KRMIA

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Last night, Kidrobot Miami played host for the one and only Huck Gee and his exclusive signing of the new book, The Art of Huck Gee.

Only 5 stops remain as Huck’s book tour keeps truckin’ across the U.S. Join the famed Dunny designer at KRLA this Saturday, January 14 and finally at  KRSF on Tuesday, January 17. Find out if he’ll be in your neighborhood with the full line up here.

Will Brennan: “Ready For Now” Feat. Reggie Williams

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The South Florida MC Will Brennan is here with some newness for the people, “Ready For Now” featuring vocalist Reggie Williams. Off his upcoming project “Rite of Passage” due next month, Brennan flows over live drums and some strings provided by frequent collaborator J.Cruz. Hit the jump for the joint. s/o AO.


Will Brennan: “Ready For Now” Feat. Reggie Williams

Huck Gee’s Book Tour Rolls Through Kidrobot

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The man, the myth, the customizer, Huck Gee is gearing up for his whirlwind book signing tour with stops at Kidrobot New York, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Huck will be hitting up 11 cities in 11 days to celebrate the exclusive white cover of his epic new book, The Art of Huck Gee. This rare touring edition will only be available during the signings for a mere $28.00. The 150 page, 6 x 9-inch, hardcover book is published by Presto Art and encompasses all aspects of Huck’s work: customs, prints, illustrations, collaborations and more.

Get down with Huck at KRNY on Tuesday, January 10, KRMIA on Wednesday, January 11, KRLA on Saturday, January 14 and KRSF on Tuesday, January 17. Each event will go from 6-8pm. There will be a very limited supply on hand so get there early to scoop up this highly sought after edition.

Super-Duper Kidrobot Store Spotlight

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For today’s all encompassing Store Spotlight, we have rounded up a select bunch of unique items hiding in plain sight on the shelves of our 5 Kidrobot stores. Whether you’re in LA, SF, NY, Miami or London you’re going to find something rad, rare, sold-out and/or a one-of-a-kind. Each of the following pieces vary in availability so hit up your local KR store for more info.

San Francisco

This rare breed of an 8-inch Dunny is the long sold-out specialty store exclusive Tree Hugger Dunny, AWOL Edition ($150) by Kronk and you can find him lurking at KRSF.

Los Angeles

KRLA is holding a pair of awesome Amos Toys by James Jarvis, Mr. Vortigern in Purple and Cream. This dapper duo is from the original dead-stock and not a re-issue.

Miami

KRMIA has in their possession a very interesting piece from Tim Biskup, the Armor Totem ($550). This fine art collectible is a 16-color screen print on lazer cut premium maple plywood and stands at 26-inches tall.

New York

KRNY has a pair of hand crafted custom 1/6 figures by Justin Alan Volpe. On the left we have the Battle Android Seeker ($395)and on the right is the Python Storm Lord ($1,111).

London

KRLDN currently has Carrot Shake Jake by Gary Ham and the Message Board Exclusive Kenzo Dunny by Kenzo Minami. Make haste if you plan on scooping up either of these super limited items.

KRMIA Store Spotlight – 12/8/11

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If you love James Jarvis as much as Kidrobot Miami does, you better get down to our South Beach store and scoop up some urban vinyl’s coolest hip-hoppers and head hunters while you still can. This rowdy bunch of medium sized vinyl figures are part of the Vortigern’s Machine series and made by Amos Toys. There are not many of these quirky characters available, so check with KRMIA to see what is in stock.

MADE at Art Basel Miami: Episode 2 – OHWOW “It ain’t fair”

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MADE at Art Basel Miami: Episode 2 – OHWOW “It ain’t fair”

Berlin’s MADE has been busy making its rounds of Art Basel Miami this year with another video centering around a visit to the OHWOW gallery to partake in the “It ain’t fair” exhibition. An appearance on camera from Jose Parla discusses his inspirations into his contribution to the show including Scott Campbell, Dan Colen, Aaron Young, José Parlá, Agathe Snow and Angel Otero among others.

Read more at Hypebeast.com

Here Comes The Neighborhood – The Wynwood Walls

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HERE COMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD is a new short form docuseries that shows the power of public art and its revitalization of urban communities. HCTN’s first stop is the blossoming art district of Miami known as Wynwood. Over the past 2 years the Wynwood Walls — envisioned by Tony Goldman and Jeffrey Dietch — have taken a blighted Miami neighborhood and turned it into one the largest outdoor galleries featuring the best of the best in street art from around the world. The first 3 episodes feature an introduction to the Wynwood walls as well as a spotlight on Baltimore young blood GAIA and creative veteran Kenny Scharf. Stay tuned to HCTN’s Vimeo channel for more free captivating videos on the Wynwood Walls.

Check out the Wynwood Walls website to get schooled on the history of this epic project and the amazing line up of internationally acclaimed and locally respected street artists, graffiti writers and muralists.

 

HCTN TRAILER from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.

HCTN EPISODE 1 : INTRODUCING THE WALLS from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.

HCTN EPISODE 2 : GAIA from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.

HCTN EPISODE 3 : KENNY SCHARF from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.