Monthly Archives: March 2012

5th Annual NYC Type Off Winners!

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This past Saturday night, we hosted the 5th Annual Type-Off hosted by Liz Suman and Pierre Greene.  It was a fun time and we would like to congratulate the 1st place winner Simone P. who took home the cash prize!  2nd place winner Jessica F. received a $75 gift certificate to Puddin’ NYC and 3rd place winner Gab Doe got an OBLVN signed print and t-shirt!  Thank you to everyone that came and participated.  We hope to see you all next year!  Below are some photos from the event:

The hosts setting up the typewriters:

There were puffs & pastries supplied by Panade:



…and the winner Simone P. with the CASH!

The winner and the runner-ups Jessica F. (accepted by her brother) and Gab Doe…

Some more photos below courtesy of Making Deals Zine:

More info on the Type-Off’s Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/nyctypeoff

Time Out NY’s “Your Perfect Weekend” featuring the Type-Off

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The 5th Annual Type-Off has been featured in this week’s Time Out NY!

http://www../typeoff

Close-Up:

See you there this Saturday and get ready to TYPE!

Saturday 3/24 9pm-1am
Klughaus Gallery / Event Space
47 Monroe Street
New York, NY 10002

F Train to East Broadway
M15/M15 Select to Catherine St. x Madison St.

5th Annual NYC Type-Off ! 2012 Edition at Klughaus Gallery

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5th Annual Type-Off ™ – Anniversary Edition

Saturday, March 24, 2012
9:00pm until 1:00am

Klughaus Gallery / Event Space
(Chinatown/LES)
47 Monroe Street New York, NY 10002

IT’S TYPING TIME!

Our friends at KLUGHAUS GALLERY have generously offered to host this year’s event, which will include our usual speed and accuracy-based competition as well as live video projection, a first-place CA$H prize and prizes for runner-ups.

  • Doors open at 9, typing begins at 10.
  • Two typewriters: One Olympia and One Remington Streamline
  • $1 PBRs while supplies last (BYOB welcome)
  • Secure your slot through our virtual sign-up (Those who sign up in advance and receive a free drink w/entrance free).
  • Learn more about the Type-Off’s history and rules on our official Facebook page (Please “like” our Facebook Fan page to unlock updates and special promotions).

Please send media requests to suman@.

Now get ready to TYPE!

 

OBLVN “100 Paintings” through April 1st – Opening Recap!

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Here are some photos from the Aaron OBLVN “100 Paintings” opening last Saturday.  Another packed house and successful show!  Thanks to Aaron for all the hard work he put into this show (his first on the east coast and hopefully more to come.) Once again, another big thanks to Bomb Beer for supplying the drinks!

Aaron OBLVN in Chinatown/LES Klughaus Gallery

Aaron OBLVN - Lost Kaws SOLD

Aaron OBLVN 100 Paintings Art Gallery Framed

Klughaus Gallery Opening Aaron OBLVN

Aaron OBLVN 100 Paintings Art Gallery Framed

Photo by Work Is Dangerous To Your Health:

$25 “Dennis The Menace Vandal” & “America’s Pissed” Tees and Limited Edition Posters:

Art:

Wood character cut-outs by OBLVN & the neighborhood:

Come by and get your photos:

Or take these guys home with you (still available):

There are still a lot of great pieces available! Scoop them up before they are long gone. We are open Thurs./Fri. from 1-7pm and Sat./Sun. from 12-6pm. We are close by the F train (East Broadway) or the M15 to Catherine/Madison St. in Chinatown/LES. Drop by the gallery to submit your email address to enter to win a FREE OBLVN Poster/Shirt(s) until April 1st.

More coverage below:

Fresh Paint NYC: Recap: OBLVN “100 Paintings” @ Klughaus Gallery

Juxtapoz Feature: An interview with OBLVN

Aaron OBLVN for Frank 151

Yo! NYC: “100 Paintings” by OBLVN @Klughaus Gallery

Visions Paradox: Recap: OBLVN “100 Paintings” @Klughaus

Disco Bryso: Exclusive Preview “100 Paintings” by OBLVN

Friends We Love: Exhibits We Love :: Aaron OBLVN’s “100 Paintings”

The World’s Best Ever: Sound Advice 132: OBLVN

Making Deals Zine: Photo Coverage

Saturday March 10, 2012 – OBLVN Debuts “100 Paintings” at Klughaus Gallery (Armory Week)

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Been so busy getting everything together for this upcoming show that we forgot to throw it on our own blog! 

Portland native Aaron OBLVN will be having his first east coast show this Saturday at Klughaus Gallery.  He is an amazing illustrator and will be showcasing his talent by exhibiting one hundred pieces in a show titled “100 Paintings.”  He will also be releasing a limited edition Klughaus x OBLVN T-shirt as well as a limited edition print.

Aaron OBLVN “100 Paintings”
Saturday March 10, 2012 6-10pm
rsvp@.
Klughaus Gallery 47 Monroe St. New York, NY 10002

*ATTENTION: Media/Press/Collectors: Please contact us for an advance viewing of the show at info@. or call 646-801-6024.

If you can’t make it out for the opening on Saturday evening, we will be open the next day on Sunday from 10am through 9pm for the Downtown/LES gallery walk (part of the Armory Arts Week FREE events.)  The show will be on display through April 1, 2012.

Here’s OBLVN’s cartoon version (featuring Felix the Cat) of the infamous KAWS heist that happened at Marc Ecko’s offices last year:

There are so many great illustrations, but here’s a few exclusive previews:

 

Don’t forget to rsvp@.

Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/klughaus

NYC Plans for Forsyth Plaza Park in Chinatown (Mini-High Line?)

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Last year, we noticed that a bunch of the graffiti covered delivery trucks had disappeared from Forsyth street right by the base of the Manhattan Bridge.  It turns out that there was police crackdown on the unsanitary practices including food vendors who would “pee in a bag and throw it out on the street and never clean it up.”  I guess the city is now taking it a step further in trying to make the area a lot nicer for the community.  (Personally, I love the gritty/grimey aspects of Chinatown)

Below are some proposed renderings for the re-vamp of the base of the Manhattan Bridge to be known as Forsyth Plaza Park.  The “Asian Americans for Equality” organization is involved in this project scheduled for 2014 if it gets approved by the Public Design Commission.

I guess the condition that the spot is in today is definitely a step up from the early 90′s, when the area was a squat/shantytown.  Below is a photo of the are from 1992:

For more information about this project:
http://www.thelodownny.com/leslog/2012/02/cb3-approves-plan-for-forsyth-plaza-park.html
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4eIzUF5UOl9MWFnV1ZQTk5UWG1ZNG5QWnFPZF84dw/edit