BIG THINGS
...are in the works. I know I've been delinquent in updating this news feed for some time now. I appologize heartily. Instead, I've been spending my days and nights...
1. posting to my 12oz. Blog
2. Making the next line of wallpaper for FlavorPaper
3. Working on an upcoming show
4. Playing soccer or...
5. Working on an entirely brand new website.
Stay frosty. I'll let you know when these things come to bear fruit.
N.Y.TIMES
...gave some props to Dan F + Flavorpaper's City Park Wallpaper last week. Take a look!
WE'RE ROLLING /
THEY'RE HATING
Riviera Gallery | Williamsburg Brooklyn
October 6- October 28, 2007
Opening Reception. Opening October 6 6-10
About the Exhibition: We're Rollin', They're Hatin', is a large-scale contemporary art show that examines the role of Dungeons and Dragons, Escapism and Fantasy in contemporary art and culture.
featuring:
Todd Bailey
Logan Bay
Noah Butkus
Sean Cassidy
Jared Eberhardt
E*Rock
Rob Doran
Justin Fines
Dan Funderburgh
French
Gunsho
Maya Hayuk
Kevin Hooyman
Cody Hudson
Dungeon Majesty
Niall Mcclelland
Nathaniel Murphy
Paper Rad
The Little Friends of Printmaking
Seripop
Chris Uphues
Jessie Rose Vala
Justin B Williams
video program curated by Version
www.versionfest.org
Curated by Logan Bay, Edmar, Cody Hudson
DAN FUNDERBLOG
Starting right now, I'm going to be periodically writing on the brand new 12oz prophet website. Please let me know if there's any good gossip you need leaked to the wider grafilthy community.
Thanks mucho, Allen
CHINATOWN SOCCER CLUB
CSC Fans rejoice. Arkitip now follows the developments of the illustrious club on their blog site. Meticulously chronicled by coach Gerhard Stochl.
HAND JOB
Splendid new book on hand-drawn typography assebled by Michael Perry of MidWest is Best. Published by The Princeton Architectural Press.
THREADLESS
I designed a shirt for Threadless Select. A popular forum for people who really care very deeply about t-shirts. Big thank yous to Laura and Ross !
119 ISSUE # 3
Oneonenine issue 3 "there's no I in TEAM" is now available. The kids from UPNORTH have smoked it once again. This issue the focus is on collective efforts.
WALLPAPER
In a partnership with FlavorPaper, a New Orleans based wallpaper studio that specializes in hand screen printing, I've made a small line of wall coverings. Four new designs are debuting at this spring's International Contemporary Furniture Fair in Manhattan. More to come.
SERVICIO EJECUTIVO
I did some new work for the online gallery Servicio Ejecutivo. Thanks very much to designer/curator Tatiana Arocha for arranging and hosting.
FREE POSTER
For those prescient enough to purchase the Artist's Guide.
MAKE MONEY
The Artist's Guide is a topic-driven art journal produced by Matt Cassity and Sam Spratlin. Volume # 1 discusses the perils and pleasures of the mighty dollar w/ many pertinent illustrations by talented artists such as Gunsho, French, and August Heffner.
The Artist's Guide to Making Money
DOG SHOW
The Wurst Gallery in Oregon is presenting a massive pack of dog themed art. Including that of Charley Harper, Cody Hudson, and also me.
EVA FUNDERBURGH
Young Eva Funderburgh of Seattle shows off some gorgeously glazed ceramic beasties at servicio-ejecutivo's online gallery.
CUTTING EDGE
Cover spot and very kind words said about me in The Cutting Edge of Wallpaper book by Black Dog Publishing. Lots of rilly nice work in there. Who knew there were so many cutting edge wallpaperers?
amazon.com while supplies last!
SWINDLE #9
New issue of Swindle has landed with end leaves illustrated by none other. Swipe one from your local Barnes & Noble or...
Take a gander here.
MILLION DOLLAR VANDAL
Brand new book by AKA Projects. Documents the life and crimes of DESA whom the Daily News once called 'the city's worst graffiti punk.' Sneak preview here.
Get yours at 4TheHardWay.com
TOO MUCH TO DREAM
I made a Tshirt now available at San Fransisco's UpperPlayground. As long as you're there, feast upon the shirts of Grotesk, Raza Uno, and Travis Millard.
BEST SELLER
Clichés are the new black.
119 UPDATE
Web update of the single most relevant Community Garden of the aesthetic elite. Dan Funderburgh prints available for sale. Reap what you sow!
TIME OUT !
5 Boro Golden Manhole Skateboard featured in this last week's TONY. Get yours here.
Re:UP # 11
Center Signature Art spread. Thanks Cody! Thanks Josh!
I DON'T SHUT UP
I grow up. New show at 20Twenty Ballard in Seattle by thoughtful juvenilles August Heffner and Willow Robbin.
PING JAPAN
Kind words and interview in Tokyo web magazine about design and making things. .Many thanks to Uleshka!
DESIGN*SPONGE
More benelvent flattery from Brooklyn's own design blog omnibus. Much thanks to Grace.
TRUTH IRON-ONS
Don't smoke lies. Shit is seriously bad for you. Dan Funderburgh and Demo create tee shirt iron-ons and save the children.
GUNS, KNIVES, & CROSSES
Señor RAZA UNO dangerously blazing solo show at Servicio Ejecutivo. Vamanos !
STAPLE TEE
Grotesk Tee w/ Dan F illustration of a famous dead fat rapper.In Spring 2006 second delivery. Never get high on your art supplies.
119 MAGAZINE # 2
Tell the world! The Green Apple community garden is back and overgrown with tasty thoughts and nutritious designs. Cover by the inimitable DEMO.
COMPLEX FLIPPER
Feature illustration in Marc Ecko's sneaker catalog 'Complex'. Big thanks to 119's J.T.Kay.
FAMILIY
My kid sister does crazy ceramics!
DEMOCRACY
Radical Free Internet TV non-profit startup kids televise the revolution. Don't miss it. Also they sell Dan Eff original tees.
COLD WORLD PRINT
Screen Prints made for FUFI FUFI are now available for you and yours. Two colors. Series of 100. 8.5" x 14" Yours for only $ 30. Let me know if you're interested.
HANDSELECTA
Amazing graffilthy based type foundry. Not since CrackHouse™ has any font contained this much street cred.
FAESTHETIC # 5
As if Dan Funder was not enough, you will also find some hot lunch from Lee Misenheimer, Mark the Cobrasnake, Tim Biskup, James Paterson, Derrick Hodgson, Delta, and Mike Giant. Don't Snooze.
THE DRAMA
Well put together Art magazine shines me some light. Thanks very much
PK Militia
The oft imitated, rarely seen, mentor and design polymath; Mr.PeeKay kills it dead once and for all.
Fufi Fufi Fotos
The ice cream truck that sold art + rolled on your weak production. You don't believe me?
Check out fufifufi.com
Zoo York Artist Series
After 5 Boro, NYC's next hottest skate co. Some fine work by M.Vogel, The Colabros and Staple NYC among others. Thanks Kimou & Will
Boards on display at ZooYork.com
Fufi Fufi
December 1-4, During Art Basel and NADA, Miami Beach
TypeStereo & Freegums present FUFI FUFI, a converted ice cream truck which will be driving around selling art from local and internationally known artists, during the four day Art Basel Miami Beach event in December.
Artists:
AZStar 78 / Alvaro Ilizarbe (Freegums)
/ Barry McGee / Ben Loiz (Neenoon) /
Cody Hudson / Dan Funder / David Ian Taylor / Deanne Cheuk / Derek Lerner / Gary Garay / Justin Fines (DEMO) / Justin Kay (upnorth) / Kimou (Grotesk) / Friends With You / Green Lady (HUGA) / Maya Hayuk / Mike del Marmo (typestereo) / Pres Rodriguez / Steve Green (upnorth) / Thom Lessner
Publications involved:
OneOneNine / Arkitip / Lodown (Berlin) / Lumpen / Vice
AKA NYC
Also Know As / 12 oz. Prophet.
New Book release w/ DF wallpaper.
"Graffiti remains as relevant as ever, but it's uncared for. We'll light a fire under a cool culture grown lazy".
Sneak Preview at
119 Magazine
tougher than diamonds, rich like cream. Issue #1 is more than a zine, it's a Green and black cultural insurrection designed to topple the powers that be. + free stickers!
WarMaking
Opening October @ the Riviera gallery.
Five unapologetic perspectives on the nature of wars and wars of nature.
Kevin Devine | Aaron Storck | Patrick Rocha Dan Funderburgh | Joseph Ari Aloi
Living Spaces 2005
Opening May 16 @ Supreme Trading 213 N8th Strt, Brooklyn NY
Back to shine the light on American Design. The curators for LIVING SPACES 2005 have amassed an exciting collection of innovative and distinctive works for the home from over 30 designers.
Brand New Site
Did you notice? Check it the eff out. This one took a little while to do.
Comrades in Arms
Raza Uno has a new site and hot latin flavor all year. Kimou Meyer has a new site and swiss precision in your face. Together they got 6 million ways to design. Choose one.