Mighty Tanaka LLC

F*CK ART at the Museum of Sex

alex — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:06:20 +0000

Last month, we were approached by the Museum of Sex who asked if we could assist them with a new Street Art show called F*CK ART. Truly honored by the invitation to be their advisor, we gladly accepted. With only a few weeks of prep time before the show, we were fortunate enough to be able to secure some really great artists. Bringing on internationally recognized artists such as Aiko and Miss Van, we also reached out to some local NYC favorites like El Celso, DROID, GEN II & OZE108 of 907 Crew & Dickchicken. Furthermore, we were able to bring on a couple of artists who have shown with Mighty Tanaka in the past, RTTP (Casual Encounters, February 2011) & JMR (Of Clouds and Something Else, April 2010). The show also features many other recognizable names such as Mode2, Tony Bones as well as the infamous Fuck Bike by Andrew H. Shirley & William Thomas Porter.

The show is due to open on Wednesday, February 8th and run until Sunday, June 10th.

Lost & Found Inventory

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:17:47 +0000

Lost & Found, featuring the works of Adam Void, Curtis Reidel, Alice Mizrachi, ELLE and John Breiner; will be up on display through February 5, 2012. Please contact the gallery at contact@mightytanaka.com

Lost & Found – Opening January 13th!

alex — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:05:09 +0000

Mighty Tanaka presents:
Lost & Found

Featuring the artwork of Adam Void, Alice Mizrachi, Curtis Readel, ELLE & John Breiner

Look around you; the world is full of art. We all know the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”, however, some individuals choose to take that phrase to heart. Artists from a range of disciplines utilize a world of scattered debris, creating an array of striking creations from the items that many people would find worthless. Mighty Tanaka is pleased to bring you our first show of 2012 entitled Lost & Found, a group show of found objects and the artwork that is created from them. Featuring the vision of Adam Void, Alice Mizrachi, Curtis Readel, ELLE & John Breiner, each artist represents a unique idea of the world through their chosen method of creation.

Lost & Found intends to demonstrate a cross-section of aesthetic interpretation of objects that are generally taken for granted in daily life. Artwork made from found materials provides the artist with an endless amount of inspiration, as all the necessary components are easily accessible and free to use. This is the art of the juxtaposition, both complimenting and conflicting itself, as the work is literally born from the streets and transformed into something that is new, exciting and fresh.

Through the usage of mediums such as old beat up currency, abandoned pieces of wood, detached doors and tattered textiles, the artist is able to rebuild forgotten memories and forge them into a new identity. Lost & Found offers the viewer the opportunity to reconnect with the pieces of the past and the chance to begin anew.

OPENING RECEPTION:

Friday, January 13th, 2012

6:00PM – 10:00PM

Inventory for RWK & Friends is up!

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:04:20 +0000

Check out the wonderful work, available to view at the gallery until January 6th! Dimensions and prices listed in the description for each piece when clicked. If you have any questions or would like to pick up one of these beauties please call us or email us at contact@mightytanaka.com!

Mighty Tanaka in the News!

alex — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:25:23 +0000

Our past two shows have been generating a buzz through the web! Check out the love!

12oz Prophet previewed our latest show, Robots Will Kill & Friends! This dual anniversary show marks the Ten Year benchmark of Robots Will Kill as well as the Second Anniversary of Mighty Tanaka Gallery!

Time Out NY gives Mighty Tanaka a shout out in their most recent issue. Our grand re-opening show in November featured a solo installation by Poster Boy entitled Not For Prophet. Prints and ‘zines from the show are still available here

TONIGHT!!!!! Robots Will Kill & Friends

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:59:28 +0000

Wow! Has it really been two years!? Time flies when you are having fun! For our next show we wanted to bring you something special:

For over a decade, Chris & H. Veng Smith of Robots Will Kill have been a staple of the American Street Art community. Their artwork boasts iconic characters that are frequently seen on the streets of NYC and around the world. Through their infamous Street Art/Graffiti website and their globe trotting travels, they have met a variety of talented emerging and established artists from an array of artistic disciplines and backgrounds. Robots Will Kill & Friends is a large group show highlighting the diversity of artwork by some of the amazing individuals that have influenced them over the years.

Artists Include:

ChrisRWK
H. Veng Smith
Norm Morales
Michael (coallus) Banks
Downtimer
Mike Die
Vincent REGA
JesseRobot
NoseGo
Evoker
El Toro
SINNED
Becki Fuller
Luna Park
Christopher Rini
Joe Iurato
BURN353
SEE ONE
Shai Dahan
Joe Russo
Abe Lincoln Jr.
Royce Bannon
olive47
Cake
KevRWK
Eric "Phoneticontrol" Broers
MCA/Evil Design
Shawn "ako" Whisenant
Lunartik
Disposable Hero

Mighty Tanaka takes Miami with the Fountain Art Fair

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:15:56 +0000

Who’s going to Miami for Art Basel? Mighty Tanaka is! Come and enjoy the fun and sun with Mighty Tanaka at the Fountain Art Fair December 1st – 4th! This is our first year going and we couldn’t be more excited.

For this event, we will be exhibiting artwork in two (yes, two!) booths. In one booth, we will be hosting a full scale installation of mind blowing art by Miguel Ovalle while in the adjoining booth we will be displaying a myriad of talented artists who truly represent the raw and the refined! We hope to see you there!!

Participating artists include: Adam Void, Alexandra Pacula, Alice Mizrachi, ChrisRWK, Ellen Stagg, Gigi Chen, Hellbent, Hiroshi Kumagai, JMR, John Breiner, Max Greis, Mike Schreiber, Robbie Busch, Skewville, TooFly, URnewyork, VengRWK & Miguel Ovalle

Location: 2505 N. Miami Ave (corner of 25th St), Miami, Florida

Dates: December 1st – 4th (12pm – 7pm daily)

Tickets for Fountain: $10 daily/$15 weekend pass (Tickets sold at the door)

For more information, visist www.fountainartfair.com

Not For Prophet Inventory

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:10:21 +0000

All designs are up from the Not For Prophet show featuring PosterBoy! Click on the image below for details!

Not For Prophet

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:12:22 +0000

Mighty Tanaka presents:

Not For Prophet

A solo show by Poster Boy

Mighty Tanaka is back! We've moved our gallery to a new location, and we're delighted to announce our grand re-opening!

Living in a metropolis like New York City, we're constantly bombarded with a magnitude of imagery and advertisements from every angle. The inescapable chains of consumerism tempts the mind through the guise of fake polished smiles and subconscious messages – and one artist collective is prepared to stand up to the onslaught of commercialism: Poster Boy. Armed only with a razor blade, renegade street artist Poster Boy's collage work reinterprets the advertisements around us with an ironic social commentary that teeters in the grey area of the law.

Poster Boy received international press earlier this year when a high profile solo show at Trinity College in Connecticut was canceled for potential legality issues. While the media has demonized Poster Boy’s artwork, there exists a progressive dialogue between consumer and product without the sugar-coating. Poster Boy's artwork becomes a conduit, channeling raw emotions and frustration through a medium that is accessible for all to interpret.

Not For Prophet is an uncensored insight into the world of Poster Boy. Exhibiting an array of prints, 'zines and other iconic subject matter, the artwork is a rare peek into the mind of a true rebel.

OPENING RECEPTION:

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

6:00PM – 10:00PM

(Show closes Dec 4, 2011)

Mighty Tanaka

111 Front St., Suite 224

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Office: 718.596.8781

Email: contact@mightytanaka.com

Web: http://www.mightytanaka.com

Upcoming Events!

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:27:07 +0000

Wow, there is so much going on these next couple months at Mighty Tanaka:

Nov 3:	1st Thursday, Gallery Preview!! Come by and get a sneak peek of the new location!
Nov 12	*Grand Re-Opening*. Show to be announced very soon. Stay tuned!
Dec 1 – 4:	Art Basel, Miami
Dec 9:	Robots Will Kill and Friends, the Mighty Tanaka 2nd Anniversary show!
Dec 10:	*Mike Schreiber* "TRUE Hip Hop art show hosted by our friends at powerHouse Arena

SEE YOU THERE!