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Check out these excellent new tracks from our good friend Hataken -

http://soundcloud.com/hataken/

If you are in NYC on Thursday January 12, 2012 – check out our good friend Marka27’s art exhibition at ToyTokyo NYC:

MARKA27 Unveils Highly-Anticipated, “Neo Indigenous”

Victor “MARKA27″ Quiñonez finally unveils his new body of work, Neo Indigenous, on January 12, 2012, from 8-10pm. New York’s art elite will flock to TTUnderground Gallery, 91 2nd Avenue, Lower Level, in the East Village of Manhattan to witness the mix-media exhibit. From January 12 – 28 art lovers will journey through the artist’s exploration of binding ancient Aztec, African, and Asian art forms with modern pop culture and street art.

Neo Indigenous celebrates the artist’s arrival and first solo show in Gotham. It also marks a shift in the artist’s cultural consciousness. His quest to bridge past with present illustrates his yearning to bring deeper meaning to both old and new art forms. Juxtaposing ancient elements with contemporary design aesthetics, Marka27 reveals both a connection and a disjuncture in the process. Challenging viewers to confront the existing practice of commodifying art, the exhibit leaves a lasting impression– a mark Marka27 has predicated his reputation on.

Using multiple mediums such as paintings, collectible vinyl toys and speakers, silk screen panels, and prints, Neo Indigenous is a visual feast of the artist’s ability to float seamlessly between varying art forms. Having worked with clients such as Pioneer Electronics, VH1, Disney, Scion, and Kidrobot, Marka27’s solo debut in NYC is not one to be missed.

About Victor “Marka27″ Quiñonez

Born in Juarez, Mexico, and raised in Dallas, Texas, Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez’s foray into the art world began in the city’s streets mastering the art of graffiti. Advancing to earn his BFA from The Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, MA, Marka27 became a household name for his “audio canvas” series and elaborately executed installation art and murals.

Marka27’s artwork has been exhibited in galleries across the United States and showcased alongside artists such as: Futura, David Choe, Ron English and Gary Basemen, and has appeared in lifestyle magazines and books such as Graffiti Planet, Burning New York, I am Plastic Too, and gracing the cover of Flux-Designer Toys. His artwork has sold through the world-renowned Freeman’s Auction House.

Now based in New York City, Marka27’s quest for artistic exploration continues. Breaking beyond the canvas’ confines, he created to critical acclaim the MIniGods: Givers of Divine Sound©, a high-end line of designer vinyl toy speakers. His latest body of work, Neo-Indigenous© is a deep look into indigenous ancient aesthetics fused with street art, pop culture, and personal life experience. For more info, visit the Marka27 website and blog.

About TTUnderground Gallery:

TTUnderground emerged in June 2010 as the new Toy Tokyo Gallery Space. Its roots were forged in the journey that began with theshowroomNYC, in the fall of 2004, as a unique venue to explore the connection of pop art culture with the world of designer toys. The genre encompasses a wide range of artists who choose to display their works on various mediums including clothing, vinyl toys, canvas, and even film. Originally this realm was most popularized in Japan, China, and Hong Kong. Now the combination of art and the limited edition toy is main stream in the United States. TTUnderground strives to continue the expansion and growth of the intersection of pop art and designer toys through exhibition and special art events.

Happy new year from Unification Theory!!!!!!!!

If you are in Tokyo on Thursday January 5, 2012, check out Jeff Mills special event THE MESSENGER:

http://www.air-tokyo.com/schedule/848.html

Bring in 2012 with Pure Techno -

New Year’s Eve Countdown Party with Jeff Mills and Derrick May.  Also with Hiroshi Watanabe, VJ M.M.M and more.  At Vision Tokyo:  http://www.vision-tokyo.com/

Our good friends and collaborators Underground Resistance / Timeline is now on tour in Japan.  Check them out and experience spiritual dimensions of music -

UR – TIMELINE : JAPAN TOUR 2011

feat. De’Sean Jones (Sax), John Dixon (Keys), DJ Sicari (T.T.) and Mad Mike Banks (Keys)

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12/16 (Fri)@Club Mago (Nagoya)

CLUB MARGO

名古屋市中区新栄2-1-9雲竜フレックスビル西館B２F

TEL: 052-243-1818

Support Act :

KONDOH, SONIC WEAPON (AUDI.), JETT (SLOW)

Information control:

Club Mago http://club-mago.co.jp/

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12/17 (Sat)@ troopcafe (KOBE)

troopcafe

兵庫県神戸市中央区北長狭通2-11-5 グランドコーストビルB１F

TEL: 078-321-3130

Support Act：TELLY (troopcafe), RYO (from FUKUOKA)

Information access:

troopcafe http://www.troopcafe.tumblr.com

and http://www.troopcafe.jp/channeltroop/

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12/23 (Fri)@ SOUND MUSEUM VISION (TOKYO)

SOUND MUSEUM VISION

東京都 渋谷区 道玄坂2-10-7 新大宗ビルB1F

TEL: 03-5728-2824

Support Act :

DJ DUCT (Live Set), SODEYAMA, GONNNO, TAKAMORI K. and More…

Information access:

SOUND MUSEUM VISION http://www.vision-tokyo.com/

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Please check out the Beyond Victoriana website and the spotlight on Gustavo’s artwork:

http://beyondvictoriana.com/2011/12/06/the-native-steampunk-art-of-gustavo-alberto-garcia-vaca/

If you are in L.A. in December, please visit Crewest Gallery in downtown L.A. for their December Holiday Bazaar Art Exhibition.  This exhibition will include customized toys, prints and artworks by various artists – Gustavo will exhibit customized vinyl kaiju toys from Japan, Star Wars-inspired artworks, steampunk assemblage sculptures [created with his brother Adolfo] and science-fiction inspired artworks.  The opening reception is this Saturday December 3 from 6pm to 10pm.  For more info: http://www.crewest.com/

In Shibuya, check out the new club Sound Museum Vision.  The club’s website is designed by our good friend Kiyoshi Takami, and his excellent design firm View from Above.  Check out Sound Museum Vision on November 18 – Tommy Guerrero’s Blktop Project [with Ray Barbee, Matt Rodriguez and Chuck Treece] will perform!

Vision website: http://www.vision-tokyo.com/

View from Above website: http://www.viewfromabove.jp/

In Tokyo, please check out Tokyo Graphic Passport graphic design event featuring artworks by good friend and amazing Art Director/Graphic Designer Hideki Nakajima and others.  Exhibition, workshops, portfolio reviews and events are from October 27 to 31, 20 at 3331 Arts Chiyoda:

http://www.grapass.net/2011/jpn/tokyo/index.html

Thursday, October 20th Mochilla & Hit+Run present:
“MOCHILLA REMIXED” at the Townhouse Gallery in Venice, California. A group of amazing visual artists have flipped the classic Mochilla logo, originally designed by Stephen Serrato. On opening night, these logo remixes will be on display alongside iconic photographs by Mochilla founders B+ and Coleman. Each has selected special photo selects from their vast collection for this exhibition that runs from October 20th-November 12th.

Participating Mochilla Logo Remix Artists:
Aaron De La Cruz
Abcnt
Alfred Hawkins
Augustine Kofie
Brent Rollins
Cody Hudson
Eric Coleman
Ernesto Yerena
Patrick Martinez
Retna
Ritzy Periwinkle
Stephen Serrato
+more TBA

Also running alongside the show will be a pop-up shop with Mochilla recent releases and a few classic selects. Keep an eye out for some very special limited edition Mochilla gear that will only be available the night of the show. Don’t miss the opening night after party next door at the Del Monte Speakeasy with surprise guests! Celebrate the recent Timeless Remixed project on Mochilla’s “Feito Em Casa” Mixes.

7pm-10pm Art Exhibition : Townhouse Gallery


10pm-2am After Party: (two doors east) Del Monte Speakeasy

website: http://mochilla.com