Archive for November, 2015
Nov12
Kim Jung Gi collaborates with Kaikai Kiki in new exhibit
2015 at 06:40 pm by admin | Comments Off
Internally renowned brush-and-ink artist Kim Jung Gi has gained worldwide fame over the past few years with his super-detailed illustrations, sketches, and murals, and has been shown at a number of exhibitions across the globe. Now, Kim Jung Gi will be working together with pop art production Kaikai Kiki, created by Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami, to create a new pop-up gallery featuring his artwork! This solo exhibition will be set up at the Kyoto Shin-Puh-Kan shopping center in Japan starting on November 16th, and will feature a variety of events on the opening day, including live painting and autographs from Kin Jung Gi himself. The show will remain open until March 2016, giving fans plenty of time to check out the exhibition for themselves when it opens later this month.
Nov10
“DANGER & EGGs” by PUNY ENTERTAINMENT IS ON AMAZON!
2015 at 11:25 pm by admin | Comments Off
Shadi Petosky and Mike Owens of Minneapolis-founded interactive studio, PUNY (the team behind Yo Gabba Gabba’s animation!) has created a new animated pilot for Amazon called “Danger & Eggs”. The funny, vividly colorful cartoon follows the exploits of D.D. Danger, a trouble-seeking young girl with teal hair and her cautious, overly-protective buddy Phillip, a huge egg. Voices are done by Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live) and Eric Knobel. Watch the pilot for FREE on Amazon and give it a review — every watch and comment counts during pilot season!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016J3ZZ74/ref=DVM_US_JK_TW_DangerAndEggs
Nov03
Halloween Recap & Contest Results
2015 at 10:10 pm by admin | Comments Off
This Halloween was a blast for TOMODACHI, thanks to everyone who showed up at both of our retail locations! We had a great time handing out candy to all of our guests, plus we got to check out all of your awesome costumes! Our trick-or-treat events went off without a hitch, and it was all thanks to all of our fans and customers!
The costume contest went well too, with a bunch of fans turning up with awesome and creative outfits to celebrate the spooky holiday. And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for; here are the results of our Halloween Costume Contest!
Grand Prize (1 winner) – Jumbo Rilakkuma plush/4ft tall ($250 value)
Ray Fuller
1st Place (1 winner) – one Rilakkuma Kigurumi/onesie ($100 value)
Laura Novatney
2nd Place (2 winners) – one Totoro backpack/8″ x 10″ x5″ ($75 value)
King_without_a_Queen
Wendy Lindberg
3rd Place (10 winners) – one Popin’ Cooking do-it-yourself candy kit ($10 value)
monicapinkpink
Joslyn_schmitt_illustration
Bella Lor
thebrandtfamily
basketkwn
dancerranna311
mjmja1
heidi.mckinney
Ceaton0035
Ashley Lauren Pew
Winners must come and claim their prizes at our Mall of America location by 7PM on Sunday, November 8th. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and celebrated Halloween with us, and we can’t wait to see you all again very soon!
Nov02
Up Next@Public Functionary: SF Artist Aaron De La Cruz
2015 at 05:27 pm by admin | Comments Off
We’re really excited to check out Public Functionary’s next exhibit Always Something featuring the graphic, graffiti-influenced artwork of San Francisco’s Aaron De La Cruz. In Always Something, De La Cruz continues his ongoing exploration of line and shape with a new body of work that includes original paintings, works on paper, a large-scale mural, 3D wood and mirror works and the debut of a new, limited edition line of wallpapers produced in conjunction with Public Functionary and artist-designed wallpaper line, Area Environments. The first release in the new PFxAE Exhibition Collection, the wallpaper will be installed as the backdrop to the exhibit, creating a layered, pattern-rich viewing experience.
Named one of the “25 Most Important Artists” by Complex Magazine, De La Cruz relies on a simplistic yet striking visual vocabulary. He applies his free-hand style to a number different formats — primarily walls and environments — a technique he’s been perfecting for 10+ years. Each piece draws the viewer’s eye through an open-ended exploration of maze-like composition and naturally balanced strokes — beautiful both in detail and as the sum of many parts. For Always Something, the artist has developed a full-scale installation that contextualizes his work as multi-faceted, tactile design crossed with impactful contemporary art.
In addition, a limited-edition 24″x36″ Aaron De La Cruz print will be produced by Arkitip, available exclusively for Always Something through both Public Functionary and arkitip.com after Nov 7th.
For more info on the exhibit and artist, visit the Always Something Facebook event page and rsvp HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/149127188774924/
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Opening Reception:
Saturday November 7 // 7pm-12am
FREE & Open to the Public
Music by TIIIIIIIIIIP, DRK & FALLS
Open Gallery Hours through December 5th: Tuesdays 4-8pm, Wednesdays 12-4pm, Fridays 12pm-8pm, Saturdays 7pm-11pm
Public Functionary
1400 12th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(Enter on Buchanan)
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