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Mike Giant @FFDG
Saturday, 21 July 2012 /// Written by Trippe
Thanks to everyone who came out to Mike Giant's opening of Confessions of an Old Dirty Skateboarder on Friday @FFDG. Thanks to Alex Uhrich for helping serve prints, Amy Harrity for shooting photos (up in a few days), INDIO for the beers, and to Giant for signing prints and being an all around solid & talented dude.
Come through and see the show. Hours: Wed thru Sat (1-6pm)... We'll also have some prints and images of the work online in a couple days. Stay tuned for that.
Mike Giant up at FFDG through August 11th
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Mike Giant Bit Again
Wednesday, 18 July 2012 /// Written by Van Edwards
Swear Mike Giant has to be the most copied contemporary artist of our time. Jessica stumbled across this beer label that "picks up on" (more like straight copies) the man's work.
The design picks up on the the brewery's rebellious nature and is a homage to east coast streetart and artists such as Rebel 8.... Um, don't forget the art of Mike Giant specifically. ~more info
What's up with designers who can't come up with their own shit?!
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Thrasher Mike Giant Coverage
Tuesday, 17 July 2012 /// Written by Van Edwards
Thanks to Thrasher Magazine for the Mike Giant show coverage.
Much has been written about the clean, instantly-recognizable linework of Mike Giant. The wide-ranging extent of his career is too broad to be summarized in one caption, but his art has been intertwined with skateboarding for decades. ~read on
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Mike Giant @FFDG, Fri, July 20th
Thursday, 12 July 2012 /// Written by Trippe
Confessions of an Old Dirty Skateboarder
Mike Giant, solo show
July 20 - August 12, 2012
Opening reception: Friday, June 20th, 7–10 pm
@FFDG, 2277 Mission St., SF, CA
preview inquires, email: info(at)ffdg.net
San Francisco, CA -- FFDG is pleased to present San Francisco based artist Mike Giant in his first solo show with the gallery entitled "Confessions of an Old Dirty Skateboarder" featuring a wide assemblage of recent drawings and also a rare opportunity to view Giant's personal collection of skateboards he illustrated the graphics for, including boards from his early career. There will be an opening reception for the show on Friday, July 20th (7-10pm). The artist will be present. Beer and wine will be available.
"I'm a product of my generation. I grew up through the 80s and was drawn to the punk rock and hip-hop cultures simultaneously", Giant said in a recent interview. "I threw myself in headfirst. A lot of those things were about personal expression, and also an anti-establishment attitude like, "We don't need you, we have our own thing." That's the backbone of who I am to this day".
San Francisco based Mike Giant has achieved fame as a graffiti artist, illustrator and tattooist. Black ink is Giant's specialty and whether his medium is concrete, paper or skin, his signature style - inspired by Mexican folk art and Japanese illustration - is unmistakable. Mike Giant has worked in media covering, graffiti, design, fine art, photography and tattooing, making him one of the most celebrated and versatile artists of his generation. He has shown in galleries around the world.
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A Visit w/ Rebel 8
Tuesday, 29 November 2011 /// Written by Trippe
Stopped through Rebel 8 clothing HQ last week to see what their up to. We've known Joshy D. 10 plus years back when he was doing the SF graffiti site, HiFiArt.com in the early days of the internet when Fecal Face was just getting its start. Nice to see Mike Giant, whose designs adjorn many of Rebel 8's clothing, and Josh doing so well.
Joshy D., founder of Rebel 8
Original artwork from Mike Giant work on the walls.
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Rebel 8 & Blk Friday
Tuesday, 22 November 2011 /// Written by Trippe
Happy Tuesday and welcome our newest advertiser to Fecal Face.
San Francisco based Rebel 8, beginning on Wednesday 12:00AM Midnight PST, will host their first online sale ever in time with Black Friday shopping blowout ending on Monday.
This is a complete site-wide sale. Meaning, every single product in their online store will be 30% - 50% off. There is no discount code needed. Check it.
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Mike Giant Sharpies
Tuesday, 07 June 2011 /// Written by Trippe
Rebel 8 has Mike Giant Sharpies now available and they come in multiple colors for only $3.50/ each.
“I’ve been inking every drawing with my signature REBEL8 Sharpies. I’ve been drawing with Sharpies almost exclusively since 1990. If someone then had told me that I’d have a Signature Sharpie someday, I would have laughed at them. But ... I make a living drawing with them. How crazy is that? Thanks, everybody." -Mike Giant |
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10 Years of Faesthetic
Friday, 14 January 2011 /// Written by Trippe
Our buddy UPSO releases issue #13 of Faesthetic to celebrate 10 years of producing a great independent arts magazine. Congrats, sir on another great issue w/ cover art from Mr. Mike Giant. Can't wait to crack it open.
You can look inside #13 here <-- and to celebrate the 10 years, you can purchase your copy for only $13.
Collectable and affordable, Faesthetic #13 is a collection of art & oddities from around the world. Part comic book & part zine,
Faesthetic is a great place to discover new art & ideas.
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111 @111 Minna
Monday, 06 December 2010 /// Written by Trippe
111 @111 Minna
December 2nd, 2010 - January 30th, 2011
111 Minna Street
A massive group show with over 111 pieces of work which opened last Thursday here in SF. Congrats hanging all those pieces at gift giving holiday prices. Mucho eye candy with many friendly folks to have a drink with. As you can imagine with so many artists participating, it was crowded and fun.
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Fecal Face 10 Year Anniversary Opening Pics
Monday, 20 September 2010 /// Written by Trippe
Fecal Face 10 Year Anniversary Show
@The Luggage Store
GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, 11AM-3PM
Sept 10 - Oct 8, 2010
Pricing and availability, email: 10year(at)fecalface.com
Artists: Corey Arnold (Portland), Tiffany Bozic (San Francisco), Kelsey Brookes (San Diego), David Choe (Los Angeles), Richard Colman ( Los Angeles), FAILE (New York), Shepard Fairey (Los Angeles), Jeremy Fish (San Francisco), Ian Francis (London), Matt Furie (San Francisco) , Mike Giant (San Francisco), Henry Gunderson (San Francisco), Maya Hayuk (New York), Jim Houser (Philadelphia), Jay Howell (San Francisco), Sylvia Ji (Los Angeles), Mel Kadel (Los Angeles), Anthony Lister (New York), Mars-1 (San Francisco), Travis Millard (Los Angeles), Ferris Plock (San Francisco), Albert Reyes (Los Angeles), Jeff Soto (Los Angeles), Damon Soule (New York), Kelly Tunstall (San Francisco), Aiyana Udesen (San Francisco), Oliver Vernon (San Francisco), and Megan Whitmarsh (Los Angeles)
Thanks to everyone who came out to view the work and celebrate. Thanks to the artists and to the Luggage Store. Special thanks again to the Luggage Store who opened the first floor to display works from their permenant collection for the opening night festivities.
Also thanks to Bear Flag for providing complimentary wine.
FAILE & Shepard Fairey
Henry Gunderson
Richard Colman
Barry McGee
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