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We just released our newest limited edition giclee print, "The Color That Never Fades: Pretty In Pink Portrait," by Nicole Guice, a favorite from our recent John Hughes tribute show in Venice.



You can purchase it by CLICKING HERE, and it came out beautiful.

12 x 12 inches
edition of 50, signed and numbered by the artist
$50.00

Jensen
G1988

Sunday Funnyday

We're proud to announce that we'll be at the Franklin Village Street Fair/Ultimate Comedy Bash this Sunday, selling prints and taking in the fun with our own booth. It's a free outdoor street fair and inside the famed UCB theater will be an all day marathon of comedy that includes shows from Paul Scheer, Chelsea Peretti, Paul F. Tompkins, Sarah Silverman, Garfunkel & Oates, Rob Corddry and What's Going On? w/ Mike Mitchell. Should be a lot of laughs and good times, so try and stop by in the quaintest part of Hollywood.

Jensen
G1988

Interview with Olly Moss

It seems like every one is talking about the same thing. NO, not the Royal Wedding or Donald Trump's political views. Olly Moss's solo show here at Gallery1988 (Melrose) opening May 7th, from 7-10 PM. We get numerous emails and dozens of calls a day asking about the show, but honestly, we don't know much. Olly's first solo show reeks of secrets. All we do know is that he's creating an unbelievable amount of new work and that people will be lined up, and most likely sleeping outside. Here's a recent conversation I had with the art wunderkind.

Jensen: First off, this is my second time using Skype, which is hands down the most confusing computer program for me. It makes me feel like my parents on the Internet. I assume working with so many US clients/galleries/friends has you pretty proficient in Skype...

Olly: Can you still hear me? [ed. note - I may have spoke too soon]

Jensen: no I can't.

Olly: Good good. Kevin [Tong] is on the phone and I'm pretty sure you don't want to hear him book a doctor's appointment.

J: I HAVE ALWAYS DREAMT OF THAT.

O: I would like to use Skype more than I have to. Most places aren't set up to use it so I end up having to run up crazy cell phone bills. Also, my skype account was hacked this year and someone billed about $150 of skype time to my account. Lamest identity fraud ever.

J: Well, it's not that lame if they knew all the insane stuff you've been doing. Imagine the contacts they had for ONE DAY! It is truly amazing to Katie and I how fast you've become such a huge sensation in design and screenprints. Obviously your immense talent is undeniable, but the speed in which you've become a premiere name is unprecedented. I remember when we first talked to you about 2 years ago, most of the stuff you were producing wasn't even created large enought to print. Is this all surreal to you?

O: Yes, absolutely. It's amazing. I never even considered that anyone might want to look at my work, let alone buy it and hang it on their wall.

J: Can we quickly remind, or let people know, how old you are?

O: I turned 24 in January.

J: That's going to make a lot of our blog readers consider themselves lazy. Because in just 2 years, you've found yourself working hand in hand with not only us and the Alamo Drafthouse, but with Duncan Jones on offical posters for his movies, Marvel creating exclusive commissioned imagery and even secret projects we can't talk about that will have your work as the OFFICIAL poster for a HUGE movie. And the secondary market for your work is INSANE. Does seeing these prices on eBay and on message boards, does that ever affect your thought process?

O: I try not to think about money; it's never been a good motivator for me. Every job I've taken solely for money has turned out badly. I'm lucky in that I often get to work on projects in which I am genuninely interested.

J: Which leads us to a project that has been solely art directed and commissioned by yourself: your first ever solo show, here at Gallery1988 (Melrose), opening May 7th. We all know it's incredible shrouded in secrecy, but tell us what you can...

O: It's something that I've wanted to do for a long time. It's incredibly nerdy, by far the nerdiest thing I've ever done. [a few seconds pass] It's huge. I've mentioned that there will be over 150 pieces, which is true. but it's more like one massive piece, comprising of smaller elements. It's a massive pop culture installation.

J: And a majority of these pieces are one-of-a-kind?

O: Yeah, they're all one-offs.

J: Well, all the people who feel lazy for being older than 24, now feel super stressed to get one of these pieces. And you've been living in Los Angeles, prepping for the show, yeah?

O: Yes I've been here for almost a month now. I am a couch surfing pro.

J: How has being in LA, compared to the UK, inspired you from a pop culture angle?

O: The people out here have a better grasp of pop-culture knowledge, for sure. It's easier to bounce ideas off my LA friends and I get fewer confused looks when I'm trying to explain my latest project.

J: And you'll have some new screenprints available at the show as well, too?

O: Yeah, there will be new prints available at the show. I've had a lot of requests for some of my recent pieces to appear as prints, and I've saved them all up for this show.

J: Lastly, this show is basically the most secretive exhibition we've had in our 7 year history, so I know we can't divulge anything...but what do you want people to take from it?

O: I want people to have fun. I think people will get a lot out of being there on the opening night. I guess I'm shooting for a comprehensive exploration of my favourite parts of pop-culture - movies, tv and, of course, video games. I've put months of work into it, and it's a totally new medium for me. But it's designed to be fun, and I really hope people enjoy it.

O: Thanks!

DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW. I AM TELLING YOU.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Welcome Back

Coming up next at Gallery1988 Venice is a BIG group show inspired by three classic 80's films: Back to the Future, Beetle Juice and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure! The show was curated by Chogrin and features our friends from the Autumn Society. You may remember last year's "3G" show (featuring Ghostbusters, Goonies and Gremlins) and anyone who attended the opening reception knows how packed that show was. This year's 3B promises not to disappoint and you can also expect a few opening night surprises!

The show opens Thursday, May 5th from 7-10pm at Gallery1988 Venice.

Here are a few sneak peeks from the upcoming show. Stay tuned for more over the next week. We have a ton of pieces in this show, so we'll be posting more teasers as the show approaches.


Alex Eckman-Lawn



Paul Palcko



Kali Meadows

Next page

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the "Required Reading" opening on Friday night. We had a packed house and a line out the door. People's reactions to the show have been amazing, and we have Rob Jones and Mitch from OMGPosters to thank for that. Their curating and assigning skills were unheralded in my opinion. So, thank you so much guys. And we obviously have to thank the artists as well. Without them, it's just Mitch and Rob emailing people who don't exist. So, thank you guys too.

All the artwork is now online and available, so CLICK HERE. A large amount of the posters have sold out, but we have some incredible prints still left!

A housekeeping note: We did have a handful of oversells this show, as the site actually crashed at one point from high traffic (the third time ever!). At this point, on Sunday at 4:30 PM PT, everyone who had to be refunded, has been so. Barring any major catastrophe, everyone who has not gotten an email and has a transaction number (usually it's a #10000 and 4 more digits) - you are safe. Thank you to everyone with your patience and sorry to those who had to get refunded.

So...you'd think with this chaos and all the paperwork, and oversells, and headaches, and lines outside the gallery, we'd be taking a break next.

um.no.



Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Live and in effect.

So, it's up. We're exhausted. Here you go.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PURCHASE WORK FROM "REQUIRED READING"

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Last Page

It's time for the final sneak preview before we open "Required Reading" tonight at Gallery1988 (melrose). This exhibit is curated by OMGPosters and artist Rob Jones. The show runs 7-10 PM and it's going to rule. We're a bit busy, so I'm just going to get to the goods...



Mike Mitchell's ode to the classic tale of The Invisible Man is one of my favorites from the show. This is actually a giclee print and is 8.25 x 19.75. It'll be on display, and available, starting tonight at 7 PM. Be here or hate reading!

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Book Reports

Tomorrow night we open "Required Reading" - a limited edition screenprint show featuring almost 40 artists all taking aim at classic novels. Curated by geniuses OMGPosters and Rob Jones, this show is incredible! It's almost a clinic by these artists on how to take a theme and create detailed, awesome posters to sell. Take notice, aspiring artists.

It opens Friday night, 7-10 PM, at the Melrose location - and we'll start a line outside at 5 PM. Until then, here's another preview, "the showstopper" to quote Rob Jones and OMGPosters, from Kevin Tong.





Inspired by Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," this has to be seen to be believed. Watching how far Kevin has come over the past 2 years has been incredible, and this seems like his opus (so far). I guarantee a mad dash for this one.

SEE YOU TOMORROW, book worms.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Third Up

Another preview from "Required Reading," this time with two prints from artist Florian Bertmer, one inspired by "The Call Of Cthulhu" and another for Milton's "Paradise Lost."





These are incredible! Not sure how, but this show just gets better and better. Major props to OMGPosters and Rob Jones (bringing up Rob just gives me an excuse to post this picture of him at the Grammys).



Remember, Friday night. Show opens at 7 pm, line starts at 5 pm. All at Melrose.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Follow Up Book

And we're off to the races, as we take a look at the INCREDIBLE Moby Dick-inspired art poster made by artist Ken Taylor...





Two colorways will be available for this incredible limited edition print, as I sense the line for the show at our Melrose location, opening this Friday (7-10 PM) getting longer and longer.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

First Page

We're approaching the next Gallery1988 (Melrose) with great speed, as "Required Reading" (curated by OMGPosters and artist Rob Jones) opens April 15th. Over 40 artists will create limited edition screenprints celebrating classic novels and we're expecting quite a crowd, as there might be a mad dash for some of the prints we were given only small quantities of. And our first sneak peek into this show is no exception....



Delicious Design League has re-imagined Charles Darwin's "On The Origin Of Species." A controversial title nowadays has made for an incredibly beautiful print, and this is just one of the many show standouts.

Remember, this show will open April 15th at Gallery1988 (Melrose), 7-10 PM. Make sure to stop by!

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Michael Steele Preview LIVE

The artwork from our brand new Michael Steele show is NOW ONLINE. We also have several new print releases as well!


Michael Steele "Who You Gonna Call?"
giclee print on archival paper
12 x 12 inches
signed & numbered edition of 30
inspired by Ghostbusters I & II
$50.00


Michael Steele "Good"
digital illustration print
18 x 18 inches
signed & numbered edition of 30
Inspired by Tron
$30.00


Michael Steele "Evil"
digital illustration print
18 x 18 inches
signed & numbered edition of 30
Inspired by Tron
$30.00


Michael Steele "Cluster Bot"
digital illustration print
18 x 18 inches
signed & numbered edition of 30
$30.00


You can purchase these prints and view the entire show HERE:
http://nineteeneightyeight.com/index.php/sf/apr2011.html?limit=all

And if you're in the Los Angeles area, definitely stop by and see the show in person TONIGHT at the opening reception from 7-10PM at Gallery1988: Venice. Michael Steele has traveled all the way from Australia to attend the event, so come meet the artist!

Option 2

Tom Whalen gives Melrose the second option for the new Required Reading evite...



Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Next Up on Melrose!

Gallery1988, OMGPosters and (Grammy Award winner) Rob Jones present...



"War of the Worlds" by Tom Whalen.

We'll start the line early.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)

Howard Stern x Gallery1988?

Gallery1988 has officially offered photographer/radio personality Howard Stern his first solo exhibit.

LEARN MORE BY CLICKING HERE.

Jensen
G1988 (Melrose)