X-MAS EVE

Just some quick programming notes...

The San Francisco Gallery is now closed as we transition the gallery's new location in Venice Beach, which will open on Jan. 15th. Just letting you know.

The Melrose location will be open Christmas Eve, from 11-3 PM. So if you need a last minute gift...we're here. But after that, we'll be closed until Jan. 7th, the night we open "Is This Thing On?" with FunnyOrDie.com.

We debuted two new pieces over at FunnyOrDie yesterday, did you see them?

Josh Cooley, making his G1988 debut, gives us his Golden Book spin on the Steve Martin's classic "The Jerk." Wait till you see how he framed one of them too.



Misha takes on a genius we lost way too early, Greg Giraldo. Love this piece too, as it gets across the gentle aspects to a man who could roast with the best ever.



CAN NOT WAIT FOR THIS SHOW. Starting the new year off with a bang.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Sneak 2 - FOD

As we approach Christmas, our friends at FunnyOrDie.com posted 2 more previews of pieces from the upcoming show, ""Is This Thing On?," which opens on January 7th. In case you don't know, this show will feature over 100 artists all painting portraits and tributes to our favorite funny people. Today FunnyOrDie gives you Misha's Greg Giraldo (RIP) portrait and Josh Cooley's storybook depiction of the classic scene in Steve Martin's "The Jerk." YOU CAN SEE THESE PIECES BY CLICKING HERE.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

1st group of artists for "Is This Thing On?'

Thanks to the show's co-curator Chris Kurumada for creating this 1st of a few videos where we announce some of the artists in the show that opens Jan. 7th. The video also tells you what comedians some of the artists are doing...so watch it!



Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Did you miss this....

After announcing the next show for Gallery1988 (Melrose), opening January 7th, we worked with our homies at FunnyOrDie.com to debut two pieces from the show...

Jeff Proctor's screenprint of Louis C.K.



Alex Leighton's Will Ferrell sculpture



"Is This Thing On?" will feature over 100 artists creating portraits of your favorite funny people. Next week you'll see more previews exclusively over at FunnyOrDie.com and we'll be posting the full artist list, showing you exactly which artists will be painting which comedians! This show is co-curated by Gallery1988, Michael Rapaport and Chris Kurumada.

Have a great weekend and laugh!

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Our new spot

We're proud to announce our first show at Gallery1988 (Venice). This is gonna be a good one for our Grand Opening!

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

NEW PRINTS (AND PAINTINGS) FOR LAST MINUTE GIFTS!!!

You can buy these immediately by walking into the Melrose gallery, or call the gallery at (323) 937 - 7088 to get them by the holidays with expedited shipping! Or if you're not in a rush, or these aren;t gifts, just order them through the websites mentioned below.



Roger Barr & Louis Fernet-Leclair
"Winter Holiday Pixel Party"
34 x 13 1/2 inches
limited edition of 50
signed and numbered
$100.00
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

This print is the sequel to the amazingly popular, and sold out, original, first seen at this year's Crazy 4 Cult. Now our favorite vintage 8-bit characters are hanging out in a Winter Wonderland. Seeing is believing with this print, as it is so complex, detailed and beautiful. A no-brainer for your favorite geek.



Rich Pellegrino
"Marty McFly"
giclee print on archival paper
11 3/4 x 16 1/2 inches
limited edition of 100, signed and numbered
$75.00
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE



Rich Pellegrino
"Doc Brown"
giclee print on archival paper
11 3/4 x 16 1/2 inches
limited edition of 100, signed and numbered
$75.00

Another Crazy 4 Cult sequel, Rich Pellegrino's Willy Wonka, Ash and Walter were HUGE HITS this year. Now he's back with Marty and Doc from Back To The Future. You know you want these....BUT EVEN BETTER, we have the original paintings - and I can't think of a better gift!



Rich Pellegrino
"Marty McFly"
gouache, ink, watercolor, and acrylic on hardboard
5 x 7 inches
$550.00



Rich Pellegrino
"Doc Brown"
gouache, ink, watercolor, and acrylic on hardboard
5 x 7 inches
$550.00

These are insane!

Quick holiday note - You can get these by walking into Gallery1988 (Melrose), Wednesday - Sunday 11-6. We'll be open through Christmas Eve - and on Christmas Eve we'll have limited hours. You can get these by the holidays by calling us and paying for expedited shipping. But keep in mind, anything ordered after December 18th, or ordered online, aren't promised to get to you by the New Year. So basically, if you want these for gifts, call us at 323-937-7088.

YEAHHH!

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

GALLERY1988 & FUNNY OR DIE PRESENT...

We couldn't be more excited to announce, "Is This Thing On?," our next exhibit at Gallery1988 (Melrose). It opens January 7th, and feature over 100 artists creating portraits and pieces based on your favorite funny people from yesteryear and today. With our friends at FunnyOrDie.com, we'll be revealing pieces right up the opening reception...



You can learn more about the show, and see Jeff Proctor's Louie CK screenprint and Alex Leighton's Will Ferrell sculpture, by CLICKING HERE and visiting our exclusive press partner for the show, Funny Or DIe.

More info on this show soon, including the list of artists, and the comedians they'll be portraying. This is going to be one exciting show! And don't be shocked to see many of the people portrayed, walking around in the gallery with you.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

this week

So close to Christmas, we'll be making the announcement for what are our January 2011 shows this week. At Melrose, we'll be opening what is easily our biggest show ever and we'll be opening Venice with a show that will have you pressing "BUY NOW" faster than ever.

It will be a happy new year.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Fight On

UPDATE:

You can now purchase items from Saturday night's Fighter event....

Check it out by CLICKING HERE.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Saturday night, the upcoming Paramount Picture release "The Fighter" was screened for a completely packed house of over 700 people at the nearby Regency Theater, all in partnership with Gallery1988. And after the film, the afterparty was held at &Still, sportswear boutique on La Brea. The whole evening was incredible, as art inspired by the life of boxer Mikey Ward (the subject of "The Fighter" was on display for everyone to see. Work from Greg Simkins, DabsMyla, Brandi Milne, Peek-A-Boo, Silent Giants, Billy Perkins, Alan Hynes, Adam Hanson and Darren LeGallo was on display. While t-shirts by No Mas, &Still and Munk One were also available. Director David O. Russell and actress Amy Adams hung out, and thanks to Red Bull, Asahi Beer and Waialua Soda for the bar! Work from the afterparty will be available on our website, gallery1988.com, later tonight. Considering the $15 t-shirts and $10 prints are being sold for less than they cost to make, we suggest jumping on something that might catch your eye.

CLICK HERE to read Slashfilm's report on the evening.

We have some other screening art events down the pipeline, and are always open to more, so stay tuned to our blog for more info.

Jensen

G1988 (Melrose)

TONIGHT!

In just a few hours we will open Travis Louie's new show, "The Ghost Of Delilah And Other Stories," here at Gallery1988 (Melrose). It may be a solo show, but to see the numerous collaborations that Travis has produced, with some of your favorite names, is incredible. His largest show to date, this one will wow you.

Here are two sneak peeks before we open the doors at 7 PM PT.

Travis Louie x Greg Simkins

Travis Louie on his own...BUT is is a combination of his dog and actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

So you can see why I want to come by tonight, between 7-10 PM. Travis is gonna be here, so you can talk to him direct. And tonight we'll be selling the 1st edition of his book "Curiosities" (NOW SOLD OUT) for $20 ($10 0ff the cover price!!!!!).

Jensen

G1988 (Melrose)