1.28.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Lena Corwin
“In thinking of 2010 and beyond, I hope to have a large garden filled with vegetables. I’m becoming more aware of animal cruelty, and one way to help make a change is to eat vegetarian as much as possible. My vision for the coming decade is for people to eat as conscientiously as possible. This piece is made up of loosely cut paper shapes which were turned into a limited edition screen print.”
—Lena Corwin
1.27.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Team Macho
“Was many years ago that I left home and came this way.”
—Adrian Smith of Team Macho
1.26.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Karen Ingram
“Improved vision, and new perspectives. ‘Cathartes Aura’ is the latin name for the Turkey vulture, and it translates literally to ‘Golden Purifier.’ Quite an adequate and graceful name for what I perceive as a magnificent, and peaceful bird with a grim reputation.”
—Karen Ingram
1.25.10 Now accepting auctionbids for the collaborative painting!
Last Thursday’s opening of “20/10 VISION” was spectacularly crowded—thank you to everyone who made it out to support Haiti and your favorite artists!
Many of the participating artists local to NYC came, and we were wowed to see their collaborative drawing take shape throughout the evening.
The piece is available through silent auction, with 100% of the proceeds going to support relief efforts in Haiti. We are now accepting bids through February 4th. To bid on the piece, please email us!
See more photos of the collaborative piece and the opening on Flickr!
1.25.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Emily Eibel
“Not only is this the 10th year I’ve known my best friend (now fiancé), but it will also be the year we’re married!”
—Emily Eibel
1.22.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Yoh Nagao
“I created someone who I’d like to meet in this year, but
he (she) is still a stranger to me. The stranger is supposed to be sort of fresh, inspiring and powerful to me. I’m expecting this kind of encounter in this year.”
—Yoh Nagao
1.21.10 Visionary Artists in 2010: Shen Plum
“the year of tiger is fiery”
—Shen Plum
1.20.10 Visionary Artists in 2010: Joseph Aloi (JK5)
“2010 kreactivate pure zen. all ways aspire to inspire, and align your brain, heart and hand to expand and ascend. may twenty ten bring so much more light and fulfillment for all.”
xo JK5
1.19.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Dean Landry
"Make something beautiful."
—Dean Landry
1.18.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Samantha Hahn
“Of all the many things we think we need, love is the most important.”
—Samantha Hahn
01.15.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Naomi Kazama
“Let body move to look closer.”
—Naomi Kazama
01.14.10 Helping Haiti
In light of the recent tragedy that befell the people of Haiti, gallery hanahou and the artists who are participating in "20/10 VISION" have decided to contribute 20% of all proceeds from this exhibition to disaster relief efforts in Haiti.
Show your support by joining us at our opening (and surprise event!) on Thursday, January 21st! [RSVP here]
For those of us who cannot join us in person, all work from 20/10 will be available for sale in our online shop starting Friday, January 22nd.
01.14.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Mike Ming
“2010. The year to be like and learn from the wandering, sensitive, reclusive, solo traveling, fear striking, powerful and majestic mystery of the wild asian jungle, the Tiger.”
—Mike Ming
01.13.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Eveline Tarunadjaja
“Getting away with it all messed up.”
—Eveline Tarunadjaja
01.12.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Mike Perry
“Looking forward to the future. 2010 is just a step along the way.”
—Mike Perry
01.11.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Vivienne Strauss
“When I sat down to work on this very last painting of 2009, the long list of things yet to accomplish before year’s end were piling up and beginning to seriously stress me out. The topic for this show fortunately began to overshadow all those pesky thoughts and reminded me to look forward to finding happiness and joy in the details, often overlooked when we get caught up rushing around in multiple directions.”
—Vivienne Strauss
01.08.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Alison Nguyen
” ‘From one bathtub to the next bathtub–all stuff and nonsense’ (Issa)
—but what wondrous nonsense.”
—Alison Nguyen
01.07.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Ben Chlapek
“I think everyone should establish unique trade and barter systems with their friends, as money seems too cold and formal.”
—Ben Chlapek
01.06.10 Visionary Artist
s on 2010: Fanny Bostrom
“Let’s make a greener 2010!”
—Fanny Bostrom
01.05.10 Visionary Artists on 2010: Aaron Meshon
“2010 will be as good as a French Bulldog pool party with unlimited Beef treats and free belly rubs for humans and dogs alike.”
—Aaron Meshon
01.05.10 Happy New Year! "20/10 VISION"
Everyone knows that 20/20 vision is good, but 20/10 is even better. in January 2010, gallery hanahou is ringing in the new decade with a group show that doesn't need to squint to see a better future. Participating artists include popular local artists like Mike Perry, Yunmee Kyong, and the Barnstormers collective, and artists from afar whose work is rarely seen in New York, like Misery and Marcus Oakley. Plus many more!
"20/10 Vision" will comprise new, original artwork from more than 40 artists - friends of gallery hanahou and artists local to NYC - with the theme of positive visions for the new decade. The works in the show will be reasonably priced so that visitors can afford to start their new year with new art.
In anticipation of this visionary show, we will be featuring words from the participating artists about the new year here on the gallery hanahou site all this month and into February. Check back for the daily quote!
12.17.09 Plush artist interviews!
We were happy to have not one, two, but THREE plush artists come to the Luv-able & Hug-able opening! We grabbed Katie Park, Keighty Crochet, and Anna Hrachovec for a quick photo and interview while they were here. Check it out here on the CWC-i blog!
And for those of you looking for that perfect loveable gift for a special someone (or yourself), here are a few more plushes that would be perfect:
[SOLD OUT] Wanwan by SPOOKS
Galahad Owl by Lili Ong and Michael Bartalos
Harry Wolfblodt by NINON
Snow Angel (Paulie) by Plush Goodness
12.09.09 Luv-able & Hug-able OPEN and ONLINE!
We had a super-fun opening of "Luv-able & Hug-able" last Thursday!
Lots of people turned out to grab some handmade plushes and check off their holiday shopping lists, and some of the artists came too! (We'll share mini-interviews with them in a later post.) Check out more photos from the opening on our Flickr.
Many of the plushes in the show have found new homes, but there are still many left to see and adopt, so please stop by through January 9th if you're in the area. All of the plushes are now also available onine in our shop!
We're finding it hard to pick out favorites from all the great plushes, but here are a few that are still available - come get them before anyone else does!
Colorful Papillion (Pink) by Yuko Hara
Senor Toastie by Yummy Pancake
Drakkar with Wave by Sandra Monat (herzensart)
[SOLD OUT] Pero Pero Candyby CHICHITOHTOH
Mini Monster Cupcake Tray by Diane Koss (Cutesy but not Cutesy)
Robot Number 1 by Jen Gubicza (zooguu)
11.30.09 Luv-able & Hug-able SNEAK PEEK!
[APAK]
Here are just a few of the many many cuties that have arrived in the past weeks.. come see them all in person this Thursday, December 3rd!!
[Devil Robots]
[Hine Mizushima] SOLD OUT
[Noriya Takeyama]
[Keighty Crochet] SOLD OUT
[Made by Moxie]
11.17.09 Koedalien coming to gallery hanahou!
Exclusively at gallery hanahou: In celebration of the third annual Luv-able & Hug-able show, the second edition Junie Moon Exclusive Koedalien Figure Collection by noriya takeyama, the creator of popular characters indluding poolys, Dokkukino, and Caterine Cat Walk. With new characters Rosé Koeda and Otome Koeda, the funky collectible figures are a limited edition set only sold in the US at gallery hanahou. Details to come soon - get them while they last!
11.13.09 Luv-able & Hug-able Returns!!
The popular NY holiday plush show is returning to gallery hanahou with oodles of handmade plushes for you and yours! Spread warm holiday cheer with adorable, strange, and funny unique plush toys made by more than 50 top plush artists from around the world.
The plushes will be even cuter and more affordable at this year's 3rd annual "Luv-able and Hug-able," with the special theme of "Medium and Mini!": toys that are either just the right size for hugging or small enough to fit in your pocket, swing from a keychain, or be worn on a pin.
Participating artists include returning favorites Christina Gordon of Jam Fancy, Anna Chambers, Robyn Fabsits, and Heidi Kenney, plus a bunch of hug-able new artists, among them APAK!, Elisabeth Doherty of Gourmet Amigurumi, and Sandra Monat of herzensart. As in previous years, gallery hanahou will also exhibit plushes by Japanese artists whose original works are rarely available in the US - this year, that also includes designer toy giants Devil Robots and noriya takeyama!
Plushes will be available for immediate take-home, so come early to the December 3rd opening to nab your favorites! Items in the show will also be available online via our online shop starting the week following the opening.
10.22.09 Robogurumi Workshops!
On October 17th and 19th, Ossu! Shugeibu led workshops in which participants each made a "robogurumi" - a handcrafted robotic toy. The first workshop was open to the public, and the second one was for a class of Parsons students who were studying toy design.
After making their quirky, funny, and adorable robogurumis, everyone took to the streets to "walk" their new pets!
We often host artist-led workshops in conjunction with our shows - so if you don't want to miss out on the next one, join our mailing list now!
10.21.09 “Before and After” is now open!
Thanks to coverage from BUST magazine (our media sponsor), the local Japanese press, and many art and design blogs, the October 14th opening of "Before and After" by Ossu! Shugeibu was absolutely PACKED with people eager to see what the Yo! Crafting Club is all about and ready to join in on the fun. Among our visitors were special guests Shigeru Ichida, the interior design guru, and Steven Guarnaccia of Parsons.
The club “president,” Shoichi Ishizawa, demonstrated some of his unusual creations, and even got everyone involved with a group craft project.
It was a crazy-fun evening!
Check out our Flickr set for more photos of the show.
“Before and After” will be on exhibit through November 13, so stop by on a weekday before then! Items from the show are also available online in our shop.
09.29.09 Coming 10/14: Ossu! Shugeibu
Our next show opening October 14th - entitled "Before & After" - will feature the unusual art-craft work of Ossu! Shugeibu (site in Japanese), the "guerrilla" crafting club from Japan!
gallery hanahou will host two fun, interactive crafting events in conjunction with the show:
First up: Come to the opening party on Wednesday, October 14, 7-9 pm, to meet Shoichi Ishizawa - the mastermind behind the club - and participate in a surprise group craft project!
Then join us for a workshop led by Ishizawa on Saturday, October 17, 1-4 pm, where you can craft your own walking and talking robogurumi robotic dog. Only $29.99! For a peek at the project we'll be making, check out this video of hand-customized robogurumis from their 2006 show at Gallery le Bain in Tokyo.
RSVP for the opening and sign up for the workshop by emailing info@galleryhanahou.com.
09.15.09 "The Passengers" catalog is now available!
Tina Berning's "The Passengers" opened last Thursday to great success! For all of you who cannot make it to the show in person, all of the works are now available for viewing and purchase from our online shop!
Download the PDF catalog, and if you have any questions, please email us at info[at]galleryhanahou[dot]com.
09.08.09 "The Passengers" opens this THURSDAY!
The setup at the gallery for "The Passengers" is looking amazing! Please join us and artist Tina Berning this Thursday (9/10) for the opening reception at 6-9 pm.
We will also host a talk with the artist on Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm. It will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know Tina better and learn more about her process and inspiration.
Please RSVP info@galleryhanahou.com for either event.
08.31.09 An interview with Tina Berning!
Many of you have been asking for more details on Tina Berning's upcoming show, "The Passengers." And so we've gone straight to the source, and asked Tina a few questions (and some) about the show and her upcoming book from Chronicle Books. Click here to get the scoop....
08.13.09
This September, gallery hanahou is celebrating the release of Tina Berning’s new edition of her sold-out book 100 Girls on Cheap Paper. In conjunction with the book release, Berning is opening her second solo show in New York, titled "The Passengers," an exhibition that has grown out of the artist's 2009 Munich solo show "The Listeners." Read more...
07.06.09
We've been busy making exciting plans for the gallery's upcoming fall lineup. Here's what's coming to hanahou later in 2009!
September 2009
Tina Berning will launch the new edition of her acclaimed book 100 Girls on Cheap Paper and open a new solo show titled "The Passengers."
October 2009
Unruly sewing team Ossu! Syugeibu will bring their guerrilla crafting to the gallery with a solo show.
November 2009
CWC-i 10th anniversary celebration group show! We will party like it was 1999 ten years ago.
December 2009
Luv-able and Hug-able: Medium and Mini! Our 3rd annual group holiday plush show, this time with a tiny twist.
04.14.09
We are busy preparing for many exciting shows in the fall – including a celebratory exhibition for our mothership, CWC-I’s 10 year anniversary! We plan to host some workshops and other fun events before then as well, so get on our mailing list to be the first one to know.
03.24.09 Last week of Forget Me-Not online!
You have one more week to purchase stunning artwork from Forget Me-Not: embroidered love from the new craft movement, our recent show that received acclaim from The Village Voice, Poppytalk, Design Milk, and Martha Stewart's craft blog, among many others.
Though the show closed earlier this month, the hand-embroidered artwork is available through the end of the month via the gallery hanahou online shop. Many of the one-of-a-kind pieces are surprisingly affordable. Additionally, artist Shannon Rankin has reduced the prices of her beautiful, geographically-inspired artwork.
02.11.09 Forget Me-Not is now online!
The gallery was packed chock full last Friday for the opening of Forget Me-Not, our group show of embroidered love! Basking in the warmth of the marvelously detailed, hand-stitched artwork was a large crowd of gallery goers, embroidery fans, and the artists responsible for it all.
Whether you missed the opening or you were there and would like a second look, you can now view and purchase all of the artwork from the show online at our shop.
And check out our Flickr to see photos from the opening and Saturday's workshop with Kristen Rask and Kayte Terry, where a crafty good time was had by all.
Forget Me-Not is best seen in person, of course, so swing by gallery hanahou through February 27th to see it firsthand!
01.27.09 Just in: 2/7 Valentine's workshop!!
We will be hosting a lovely embroidery workshop with Kristen Rask and Kayte Terry on Saturday, February 7th - come join us in making a special hand-sewn Valentine for you or yours!
WHEN: Saturday, Feburary 7, 1-4 pm
WHERE: gallery hanahou / 611 Broadway, Suite 730, NYC
COST: $20 (includes materials)
Space is limited, so please RSVP right here now!
01.26.09 Coming Soon: Forget Me-Not
For generations, women have expressed love of family through the painstaking art of embroidery. This February, gallery hanahou presents "Forget Me-Not," a new generation of embroidery artists using needle and thread to depict love in broader terms, whether idealized and simple or brutal and complicated. Curated by Kristen Rask, this group exhibit of affordable artwork will win your affection in more ways than one. A meaningful alternative to waxy chocolates.
Stop by the opening on Friday, February 6th!
[RSVP here]
12.18.08 Extended holiday hours!
And don't forget, we are open all this week and this Saturday (!) from 12 to 6pm for any last-minute gift shopping you still need to get done!
12.17.08 Making Plushes with the Masters
In the weeks since its opening, Luv-able + Hug-able has not only brought original gifts to many gallery visitors, but it has also brought the power of plush-making to participants in TWO artist-led workshops!
On December 5th, Shoichi Ishizawa (aka Bucho) and Makiko Miyata from Ossu! Syugeibu led a lunchtime crowd in making improvised large-mouthed toys out of a pair of socks. Anyone who joins an Ossu! Syugeibu workshop automatically becomes a member of the Ossu! Syugeibu "club," so we were thrilled to be a part of this growing movement of liberated crafting.
Then, plush artist Jenny Harada plush led an eager group in making adorable "Elf Chum" ornaments on December 13th. Jenny supplied the pattern and funky materials, and the participants stitched up their own toothy elves to take home.
We plan to host more workshops in conjunction with gallery shows in the future, so sign up on our mailing list to stay informed!
12.09.08 Luv-able + Hug-able NOW OPEN!
Love was in the air and hugs abounded at last Thursday's opening of Luv-able + Hug-able! Plenty of people made it out despite the drizzly weather, including plush makers Jenny Harada, Nicole Gastonguay, Anna Hrachovec, Katie Park (all the way from North Carolina!), and Ossu! Syugeibu (all the way from Japan!). Photos from the opening are now up on our Flickr, and you can also view and purchase all of the pieces from the show at our online shop. Or, come see this cuddly show in person through January 7th!
11.25.08 Luv-able + Hug-able returns to hanahou!
gallery hanahou invites you to an encore of last year's wildly successful holiday plush show!
Made with love by 30+ artists and crafters from all over the world, these original and affordable soft toys will range from cooky critters to adorable anthropomorphic objects. Nab an armful of plushes at the December4th opening party!
As an added holiday treat, the amazing Jenny Harada is hosting a workshop at gallery hanahou on December 13th! Space is limited, so sign up ASAP by emailing us here!
Plush Workshop with Jenny Harada
Make an ornament-size plush with Jenny using hand-sewing techniques!
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 1-4 pm
WHERE: gallery hanahou / 611 Broadway, Suite 730, NYC
COST: $20 (includes materials)
10.27.08 Plush You! opening at Schmancy
We had the pleasure to attend the wonderfully plush-tastic opening of the annual Plush You! show at Schmancy earlier this month. Kristen Rask, the proprietress of Schmancy, has curated a wonderful array of plush excitement once again. This year, gallery hanahou was thrilled to add to the roster by introducing 6 plush artists from Japan: Ayumi Sato/Junie Moon, The Ossu! Syugeibu, rei*komurasaki, IMAI SAYAKA, SPOOKS by Kobayashi Mayu, Yuko Hara and Yuriko Sera.
The show is open now through November 13 at Schmancy, Nancy and Fancy in Seattle. If you can't make it out to the show in person, all the plush will also be made available for viewing and purchase at the Schmancy online store.
Check out photos from the opening on our Flickr set here
For even more plush-y goodness, we will also be attending the November 7th opening of the Plush You! show at double punch gallery in San Francisco - so check back again for more photos!
10.24.08 SPREAD THE LEAD open and online!
Who knew pencils could be so much fun?
There was never a dull moment during last Thursday's opening of "Spread the Lead" at New York's gallery hanahou, where a buzzing crowd enjoyed 32 artists' take on graphite and tried to imagine a world without color. In addition to the artwork, the pencils used to create the pieces were also on display, along with books filled with the artists' thoughts on this compelling show concept.
Many participating artists made an appearance at the opening: Robbie Guertin, Sara Singh, Kenzo Minami, Kirsten Ulve, Olimpia Zagnoli, Yuri Birdfish, Felix-Gabriel Smith, Kana Togashi, and Erotic Dragon (who came all the way from Tokyo!)
If you missed the opening, stop by gallery hanahou through November 20 to see "Spread the Lead" for yourself. All of the pieces from the show are also now available for viewing and purchase here.
10.03.08 Upcoming: SPREAD THE LEAD
What if the history of art began and ended with graphite, and your local art supply store was little more than a pencil outlet? For our upcoming group show "SPREAD THE LEAD," gallery hanahou has challenged artists from all backgrounds and mediums to drop their brushes and computer mice and see what they can do with only a 2B pencil and a piece of paper. Just as compelling as the results on the gallery walls will be the visitors' reactions to so many artistic viewpoints rendered in shades of gray. The pencils the artists use to create their work will be included with sale of the artwork.
Incredible drawings have been pouring in this week: pencil artwork from digital maestro Kenzo Minami, fashion artist Sara Singh, and others who are finding expression for their creativity in new and varied ways through this humble medium. We are thrilled to present this rare glimpse of works that at once demonstrates the artists' skilled draftsmanship and reveals their playful, experimental sides.
Please join us and several of the artists for the opening reception on October 16. RSVP here to attend.
09.10.08 Head Games Dress Candy now online!
The September 3rd opening of Head Games Dress Candy, the collaborative exhibit of sculpture and jewelry by Sara Singh and Arlene Guerra, was a smashing Fashion Week kickoff event!
Crowds flocked to gallery hanahou to see the carved silhouettes of Singh - ranging from men and women to handguns and chihuahuas - and the new jewelry collection by Guerra, which incorporates candy-colored plastic with surprise elements such as big plastic eyes. Gift bags and a custom passion fruit cocktail added to the girl-chic party atmosphere of the show.
Head Games Dress Candy runs through October 7 at gallery hanahou. The sculptures and jewelry in the exhibit are also now available for purchase online here!
08.21.08 Head Games Dress Candy in September!
Fashion illustrator Sara Singh and jewelry designer and creator of P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arlene Guerra are ushering in New York Fashion Week this September with a joint exhibit of sculpture and jewelry that plays with concepts of innocence and character.
With silhouettes of male and female busts carved from plywood, Singh comments on the vanity and secrecy of the surfaces we present to each other. Complementing Singh's organic sculptures is Guerra's new collection of exaggerated, candy-colored jewelry, which blurs the line between the dress-up games of children and the adult dress-up game called fashion.
Please join the artists for the opening reception, sponsored by Svedka Vodka and Lure, on Wednesday, September 3, 6-9 pm.
(RSVP here to attend.)
08.20.08
Thanks to enthusiastic press from AM New York and New York Family magazine, families, day care groups, and even adults unaccompanied by kids have been flocking to gallery hanahou this summer to bask in the colorful environment created by Chris Long.
"This is Fun" runs through August 29th, so it's not too late to come join the fun!
07.17.08 FUN has arrived at gallery hanahou!!
As of last Thursday's opening of This is Fun, gallery hanahou is brimming with colorful energy and larger-than-life murals of kids immersed in game and mischief - all the handiwork of London artist Chris Long!
On Thursday morning a workshop for kids was held by the artist himself - guided by Chris's enthusiasm and talent, local children joined in with crayons in hand and drew away to their heart's content. Their charming artwork is now displayed alongside Chris's own works, for an exhibit that truly celebrates childhood and creativity.
You can see some photos of the exhibition here, but the vibrancy of Chris's hand-painted illustrations is best experienced firsthand, so we invite you to stop by the gallery this summer before August 29th. Summertime is FUN-time, so come see what all the noise is about!
For those who can't make it to the gallery in person, all of Chris's artwork from the show is now also available for viewing and purchase here at the gallery website.
07.01.08 This is FUN by Chris Long opens July 10!
This summer, London artist Chris Long is celebrating childhood with This is Fun, a solo show at gallery hanahou featuring his new original works of children in their natural environments. With bright acrylics, Chris captures the exuberant feelings of children when adults have stepped out of the picture and kids are free to be themselves.
This is Fun will also feature a painted mural by the artist and a display of drawings by local kids. The gallery will be furnished with Bam-Bam Table & Chairs sets courtesy of Hic-cup Children’s Furniture by Christopher Ross.
Grownup visitors will smile to see something familiar and truthful in Chris’s images of childhood, and young visitors will be encouraged to explore their own creativity with a free coloring book of illustrations by Chris. Please RSVP to attend the opening with the artist on July 10.
For those who can't make it to the show in New York, all of Chris Long's artwork in the show will be available for viewing and purchase via our online shop starting July 16.
This is going to be fun!
05.28.08 Pictoral Aural now open and on sale!!!
Thank you to all of you who came out last week to the opening of Pictoral Aural! Marcus's fans gathered from all over the globe for a truly sensual experience, feasting their eyes on his artwork and their ears on tunes personally selected by Marcus for the occasion.
The next day, Marcus hosted a talk and workshop entitled "What Does Music Look Like?" Participants spent a morning full of pleasant surprises, as they discovered their inner synesthesia through visualizing music.
If you missed the opening, the show runs until June 25, so we hope to see you soon! For those who cannot visit in person, there is always our online shop, where all artwork from the show can be viewed and purchased (including the lovely book The Idea of Something, with over 40 pages of Marcus's artwork!).
05.19.08 Pictoral Aural details!
Quick, don't delay - hurry over to our Exhibitions page for all the details on Marcus's show "Pictoral Aural" opening and workshop this Thursday and Friday!!
Pictoral Aural opens May 22, Thursday, 6-9pm.
"What Does Sound Look Like?" a talk and workshop by Marcus Oakley will be held on May 23, Friday, 11am.
Both events are open to the public - RSVP here to attend!
05.12.08 UPCOMING: Marcus Oakley's "Pictoral Aural"
We are so thrilled about an upcoming show here at gallery hanahou, opening later this month: "Pictoral Aural: Visual Interpretations of Music by Marcus Oakley." It will be a synesthesically-pleasing collection of new original works by UK artist Marcus Oakley, whose cheery paintings capture the color, form, and message of various songs from the 1970s and '80s.
We will be posting details of the show here soon (including information on a WORKSHOP he's hosting!!), but in the meantime, please check out Trust Your Style for a lovely interview with the artist and some sneak previews of the work that will be on exhibit. TYS is a lovely blog authored by fashion designer and journalist Mary Jo Matsumoto, who writes extensively and with expertise on topics ranging from fashion and beauty to art and design - subscribe now if you don't already! [Thank you, Mary Jo!]
05.09.08 Bilderklub prints & Regina's art in our shop!
Thank you to all of you who came out to Ogilvy&Mather last night for the opening of "Which Way is the Beach?" ! [check out photos on our Flickr]
Great news to those of you who missed the chance to take home some beautiful Bilderklub prints from our show earlier this year... in celebrating the traveling of their show, Bilderklub has created one more edition each of 448 of their prints. The PDF catalog can be viewed and downloaded right here, from our online shop.
Also be sure to check out Regina Heinlein's gorgeous artwork, created especially for the Ogilvy show. Her paintings can also be purchased in our shop, so hurry on over!
05.06.08 Regina Heinlein + Bilderklub show opens this Thursday at Ogilvy & Mather NY!
gallery hanahou invites you to "Which Way is the Beach?," a special exhibit featuring the work of Regina Heinlein and the Bilderklub artists at Ogilvy & Mather NY on May 8th.
"Which Way is the Beach?" is comprised of a painted mural and other original artwork by Berlin illustrator Regina Heinlein. Heavily influenced by nature and folk art, Regina frequently combines imagery of trees and women for work that is compelling both in its beauty and social statement.
A collection of prints by the acclaimed art collective BILDERKLUB will also be on exhibit.
You are invited to join Regina for an opening reception on Thursday, May 8th, 5-7 pm at:
Ogilvy & Mather
12th floor of the Worldwide Plaza
309 W 49th Street, NYC
Please RSVP by May 7th to agent@cwc-i.com
(RSVP required to attend).
The exhibit is open to the public for one night only, so don't miss it!
04.16.08 LILLIPUT's smash hit opening!
We are happy to announce that last Thursday's opening of "LILLIPUT ~ My Little Friends" by Theatre ALFORT was a smash hit! The installation of our cute and wide-eyed friends were joined by art enthusiasts and fashionable Blythe fans, creating a perfect blend of festivity and dreamy introspection.
The installation will be up through May 14th - for those who cannot make it to the gallery in person, all 60 custom dolls will be available for purchase here starting today. In addition to the Blythe dolls, there are books, limited edition prints and CDs on sale. Don't miss out on your chance to take home a cute and customized friend!
More photos from our fun-filled opening reception on Flickr!
04.01.08 "LILLIPUT ~my little friends" at hanahou!
Japanese avant-garde art collective ALFORT transform gallery hanahou into an enchanting wonderland, starring the iconic doll Blythe.
"Lilliput ~ my little friends" is a scene from the imaginary Lilliput ballet, in which you, the hero or heroine of the story, fall into a deep sleep and are whisked away to a foreign land. You awake to find yourself on the shore of unconsciousness in this immersive installation of dreams, fantasy, and memory. The exhibit will also feature digital and watercolor artwork by Naito Yamada.
Please join the artists for an opening reception Thursday, April 10, 6-9 pm. [RSVP here!]
03.06.08 MY WORLD IS FLAT works for sale online!
The sales have started! Hurry on over to our shop.
The New York Daily News listed MY WORLD IS FLAT in this week's "Perfect 10" events, and the show has been the buzz of the vinyl toy community since its opening. Make sure to check out this exclusive interview with SUPERDEUX on Killah Beez.
03.03.08 MY WORLD IS FLAT opens!
Thank you to all those who came out to the opening of MY WORLD IS FLAT last Thursday! It was an evening full of colorful fun, as fans gathered to meet SUPERDEUX and admire his superpop work in person.
The show will be up until April 2, so hurry on over before all his custom toys and limited edition prints sell out! And as promised, for those of you who can't make it,
all toys and prints from the show will be available for purchase online starting this Wednesday, so please check back then - in the meanwhile, enjoy some photos from the show here!
02.26.08 SUPERDEUX at gallery hanahou!
Pop-character artist SUPERDEUX makes a super splash with MY WORLD IS FLAT, his first solo show in New York!
There is nothing 2-D about this multi-media exhibit, which will feature custom editions of the artist's popular STEREOTYPE toy series, along with limited-edition prints, wall stickers, plush cushions, Tshirts and other new work!
SUPERDEUX himself will be flying in for the opening on the 28th, THIS THURSDAY - come join us! [click here to RSVP!]
And for those of you who unfortunately cannot make it out, all artwork and items from the show will be available for purchase online starting March 5th.
02.09.08 Plushes Now Available from Luv&Hug Tokyo!
Just in time for Luv-Hug Day (aka Valentine's Day), plushes from "Luv-able and Hug-able 2," the second annual plush show at Gallery LELE in Tokyo, are now available online!
As our sister gallery (and the site of the original "Luv-able and Hug-able" show a year ago), Gallery LELE just had its own exhibit of artwork by talented plush makers including Christina Gordon (of JamFancy) and Yuriko Sera. So if you missed them in New York, now is your chance to nab some of their plushes from Tokyo HERE! [Prices are listed in yen, but all plushes are available for international shipping.]
Happy Valentine's, everyone!
01.29.08 Bilderklub opening report!
We are pleased to say that the opening of Der Bilderklub was a huge success! Five Bilderklub artists flew in from all over to be joined by a packed crowd eager to be a part of the "picture club," and the gorgeous palm-size prints of sketches, photos, and collage were virtually flying off the walls. [check out pics here]
The dazzling show will be up through February 20th, but for those who can't make it to the gallery in person, all of the prints in the show are now available online for only $12 each. Please visit our online shop to download a pdf catalog of the prints for ordering.
Only 2 copies of each print are available - and they're going speedily! - so please inquire about your selection's availability before ordering.
01.09.08 Happy New Year!
Hope you all had a lovely holiday - gallery hanahou is back in full swing, and we have a lot in stock for you for 2008 - so stay tuned!
First up we have BILDERKLUB (picture club) - an online art experiment, in the flesh, opening January 17.
"A Picture a Day Keeps the Doctor Away." So goes the theme of Bilderklub, a Berlin-based online art experiment and community of illustrators where members share personal work on an everyday basis. The website celebrates its 4th anniversary with an offline exhibition at gallery hanahou showcasing 480 of their favorite sketches, paintings, and photographs as limited-edition 5"x5" prints that visitors can take home by the handful.
Check out the ongoing project at the Bilderklub site, and join the artists at the opening on January 17, 6-9pm! [RSVP here]
12.03.07 New plushes have arrived!
Due to popular demand, we just got a new shipment of plushes* for those of you who missed them the first time around - so quick, come check out our shop before they are gone again!
*the lovely plushes newly in stock: Anna Chambers's doodies, Betz White's pincushions, Corinne Dean's acorns, Sewn By Blythe monsters..
11.16.07 Holiday Hours at hanahou!
During the "Luv-able & Hug-able" show, we will be open extended hours and on Saturdays to give you more shopping time for the holidays! Yippee! (that means we're open tomorrow too!)
Also, please note that we will be closed 11/21 (Wed) - 11/25 (Sun) for the Thanksgiving holidays. We'll have more plush coming in after Thanksgiving - so enjoy some turkey (or tofurkey), and check back with us when we reopen on Monday, 11/26!!
11.13.07 Luv-able & Hug-able opens!
Last week's opening for Luv-able and Hug-able was a big hit! The holiday plush show attracted a broad crowd of art lovers, plush huggers, and people of all ages. Check out our Flickr here for some pics!
All of the plush art are also available for purchase here.
The plushes are selling fast, so nab your favorite while you can!
And if you happen to be in New York anytime through December 21st, please stop by the gallery to see the show in person!
Happy holidays from gallery hanahou!
10.24.07 The plushes are coming!
Mark your calendars for November 8th - the opening party for our holiday gift show, Luv-able and Hug-able: an infectiously affectionate plush show!
For this amazing show, the world's most hug-able plush artists will stuff gallery hanahou full of the cutest, fuzziest, and strangest gifts around. Check back here soon for full show info and preview photos!
09.13.07 Illustration à la Mode is now open!
gallery hanahou is teaming up with the artists of CWC Group to present the public with an exhibit of international commercial illustration from recent years.
The artist-selected commercial projects are accompanied by glimpses into each artist's creative process and personality via sketches, inspirational photographs, and personal work.
Check out photos from the exhibition here or see it in person, now through October 31!
08.09.07 Team Macho books in stock!
We now have our hands on several copies of Team Macho's book, Fancy Action Now! It's full of fantastic Team Macho artwork and that deliciously manic Team Macho style. Purchase it in the gallery or at our online shop.
07.27.07 We now have a Flickr account!
Check it out HERE and become our friend!
We will be adding more photos from previous shows soon, so make sure to check back!
07.23.07
Happy summer, everyone!
The opening of “Summer Sanctuary” last Thursday was an evening of coolly-dressed guests, tangy mimosas, and the happy tunes of Marcus Oakley.
“Summer Sanctuary” will see us through the rest of the summer, closing August 31. As always, non-New Yorkers can see and purchase all of the artwork from the show here.
07.07.07
Our next show will be a refreshing treat for all of you who are braving the city heat this summer!
Summer Sanctuary, running July 19 - August 31, will feature very cool new work by these seven cutting-edge artists: APAK!, Chris Long, IMAKETHINGS, Lotie, Marcus Oakley, Team Macho, and Yuka Katagiri.
Please join us for the opening reception, July 19th, 6-9pm. RSVP to attend!
05.29.07
Stina’s “Immacolata and Friends” Have Arrived!
A bevy of enchanting Sicilian ladies are now gracing the walls of gallery hanahou, as part of Stina Persson’s dazzling solo show “Immacolata and her Friends,” which opened last Thursday.
The opening reception was a packed affair of Stina devotees, art aficionados, and Italian lovers, all of whom quickly took to the dramatic names that were the titles of the artwork. Have you seen Nazzarena? She is such a flirt!
“Immacolata" runs through July 6, so there is still a chance to meet these women whom everyone is talking about! Artwork from the show will is available for viewing and purchase here!
05.18.07
UPCOMING: Stina Persson at gallery hanahou
Stina Persson makes her much-awaited New York debut with a solo show of original works at gallery hanahou! Be sure to save the evening of May 24th for the opening of "Immacolata and her Friends," a rare opportunity to see Stina's original work in person and meet the artist herself.
05.15.07
Park Slope Open Studio Tour
We just got this in our Inbox...
Meet Brooklyn artists and see where they get down to work in the 15th Annual Park Slope Open Studio Tour held this Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. Full info here.
05.04.07
One more week!
Tina Berning's 100 GIRLS ON CHEAP PAPER is up for only one more week, so hurry on over! We have just received a new shipment of her book as well, so if you're interested, let us know before they sell out.
04.19.07
People have been talking
"100GIRLS" has been stirring up quite a storm in the press.. check out the below links, and hurry over to see the show in person if you still haven't! The show runs through May 11.
Die Gestalten Verlag (dgv)
AM New York
decor8
Oh! Joy
Lena Corwin
Design Taxi
BUST Magazine (listed in March calendar)
Thank you to everyone who has mentioned or linked to Tina's show. Please let us know if we've missed your mention!
04.05.07
“100 Girls on Cheap Paper” Has Opened!
We’re happy to say that the opening reception for Tina Berning’s solo show “100 Girls on Cheap Paper” last week was a great success! Many of Tina’s fans and people from the New York art scene turned out, and of course, the presence of Tina herself made it a very special event.
The exhibit, which is running through May 11, is spare and beautiful - Tina displayed framed pieces from her first "100 Girls" show in Berlin on one wall, and she covered the opposite wall with gorgeous new illustrations on various sizes of delicate, yellowed paper.
Many pieces sold at the opening, but some are still available. As always, for those who cannot make it to the gallery in New York, Tina’s work can also be purchased here.
03.19.07
This just in: For all of you on the western side of the continent, Jeffrey Fulvimari will be showing the latest selection of his delicious plates at an ONE-NIGHT-ONLY event this coming Wednesday the 21st, at the crescent hotel in Beverly Hills!
Come join us for what promises to be a dazzling evening, with make-your-own-plate stations and special guest performances!
Fashion Plates
by Jeffrey Fulvimari
March 21, 2007 6-9pm
the crescent
403 North Crescent Drive (@Brighton)
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
RSVP (not required, but appreciated!)
03.15.07
We are thrilled to announce the details of our upcoming show - 100 GIRLS ON CHEAP PAPER by our fabulous Tina Berning! Read all about the delightful experience here. Tina will be flying in from Berlin for the opening reception, so we hope you will join us!
100 GIRLS ON CHEAP PAPER
by Tina Berning
March 29 - May 11, 2007
opening / March 29, 6-9pm
RSVP
02.26.07
What's not to like about guitar-playing bears, vibrating clowns, and zombie children? Nothing, according to the steady crowds that thronged to the opening of Kirsten Ulve’s solo show “Pictures You Will Like!” on Friday. The show, which features candy-colored limited-edition prints by Kirsten, certainly lives up to its name!
As an added bonus, the artist herself was in attendance at the opening, and Pop Rocks, candy cigarettes, and funky tunes all contributed to the exquisitely off-beat atmosphere of the show.
“Pictures You Will Like” runs through March 16th. But if you can’t make it to New York for the show, Kirsten’s prints are also available online here!
02.12.07
Did you catch the lovely feature of Kirsten's work in Time Out last month?
A whole lot more of Kirsten Ulve's brilliant work
will be on view here at hanahou starting next week,
when her solo exhibit "Pictures You Will Like!" opens. We look forward to seeing you at the opening!
Pictures You Will Like!
solo exhibit by Kirsten Ulve
Feb 23 - Mar 16 2007
opening reception //
Friday, Feb 23 6-9pm
02.05.07
We now have a mailing list!
Sign up HERE and be up-to-date with the goings-on at gallery hanahou.
01.31.07
The fashion world can't seem to get enough of Jeffrey! Rumor has it that a selection of his work from a piece of fulvimari will be making an appearance at NY Fashion Week later this week ...details to come!
Coming up next at gallery hanahou::
Kirsten Ulve's "Pictures You Will Like!, opening Friday, February 23 - mark your calendars now!!
01.28.07
Thank you to all of you who came out for the opening of Jeffrey's show! It was a spectacular evening, as you can see here:
And to those of you who haven't caught the show yet, hurry before the show goes on the road - first to Jeffrey's hometown Akron, OH, and then to Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills during LA Fashion Week!
Jeffrey's "a piece of fulvimari" will be up through February 9th, Friday.
01.08.07
Happy 2007!!
What better way to start the new year than with a delicious piece of fulvimari!?
For his first solo show in New York, Jeffrey Fulvimari is dishing up his gorgeous gals and charming witticisms on over 100 hand-illustrated paper plates. Yum!
With his signature illustrations of winsome fashionistas, Jeffrey Fulvimari has been influencing the art and fashion worlds for over 10 years. His light-hearted illustrations, which often comment on the delightful frivolity of celebrity culture, have won Jeffrey fans all over the world - including a number of celebrities!
Please join us for the appetizing opening on January 11, 6-9 pm.
12.12.06
The pictures from the opening and the exhibition have arrived... Click on thumbnail below to go spot your favorite artist or artwork - and again, if you see anything you like, hurry to our shop as it might be gone tomorrow!
12.01.06
Last night's grand opening was a smashing success! Thank you to everyone who came and to those who sent their best wishes.
Pictures from the hopping, art-star-studded celebration will be up next week. "hanahou presents" will be running through December 28th, so if you missed the opening, please stop by soon!
For those who can't make it to New York, today marks the grand opening of our online shop! All of the items from "hanahou presents" are now available for viewing and purchase online - but it's all one-off or extremely limited, so start your holiday shopping now!!!
11.28.06
We have just confirmed that a number of the artists participating in "hanahou presents" will be making appearances at the opening on November 30th!
Among the art world luminaries will be Jeffrey Fulvimari, Kenzo Minami, Gina Garan, Kirsten Ulve, Jessie Hartland, Matt Campbell, Cybèle + Kerrigan Kessler (KaCe), and Stephane Gerber and Jean David Boujnah from Yoyamart. Come hobnob with these and other "gifted" artists on November 30th, 6-9pm.
11.22.06
Have you seen our invite?
The official invite for "hanahou presents" sports a smart Japanese-inspired pattern and doubles as a coaster for you neatnik types.
We've been sprinkling them all over the city, in stores such as Zakka, Classic Kicks, and Yoyamart. But for those of you who can't wait to get one, the invite is now available exclusively on our site!
Just click here for the fun to begin.
11.14.06
Our first art gifts for "hanahou presents" have begun to arrive! You can rest assured that we've been very gentle when shaking them (we think someone's getting a very artistic ashtray). Click on the image for a sneak peek!
11.06.06
Welcome to the virtual home of gallery hanahou!
Here you will find full details about our brand new gallery and debut exhibition, "hanahou presents - artistic gifts from gifted artists!" The site will be updated frequently over the new few weeks, so check back often!
And come join us for our opening celebration on November 30, 6-9 pm.
Or, if you can't make it to New York for the show, not to worry! All of the pieces in "hanahou presents" will be available for viewing and purchase in our online shop come early December.
Our mailing list is planned to be up and running by then too, so stay tuned!!
