Gallery Nucleus Presents: Heroes In A Half Shell - A Tribute To The 30th Anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

I am always on the lookout for cool pop culture art shows that are held around the country... after all, other than Bottleneck Galleries in Brooklyn we have very few places in NYC that conduct shows of that nature. But through the magic of the Internet we not only get to view the pieces of these shows, but we have access to PURCHASE prints and original pieces of all this great stuff! Gallery Nucleus is located in Alhambra, California and is currently executing one hell of a show. It is called 'Heroes In A Half Shell' and is meant to pay tribute to the 30th Anniversary of our favorite crime fighting reptiles (yup, turtles are reptiles... why don't you go to science class!). On the cusp of the release of the new live action TMNT film, this show highlights all the classic characters as well as some of the rarer ones from the many iterations the property has been through (Fish Face seems abundantly more popular than he should be as a subject). There are over 30 artists in the show, and it also features sponsorship tie ins to the cartoon and IDW comics. There are giveaways, door prizes and the best part is that anyone that shows up in costume gets in free!!! The pieces vary in style and execution, and there are even some non-print pieces (a skate deck, stuffed animals, and scultures) to spice things up. Now that is one show I wish I lived on the Left Coast for!!! The show runs until August 3rd, but if you can't make it in then make sure you pop by the Gallery Nucleus webpage to peruse the art and maybe make some Turtle-Tastic purchases. Enjoy my faves after the jump....

'When the Lights Go Out' - An Glow In the Dark Inspired Art Show @ Bottleneck Galleries NYC

As a life long New Yorker it is my duty to share all kinds of cool shit happening in my city with the rest of my fellow nerds, geeks and pop culture lovers. Even though NY has its fair share of cool things going on, lots of other states have been leading the charge in terms of gallery's that primarily focus on pop culture themed shows. But Bottleneck Galleries in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is doing their best to change that, and they seem to be doing a better job as each show comes and goes. Following up artist Raid  71's awesome 'The Popular Face of NY' art show, we get a bit of experimentation from the Bottleneck crew with a glow-in-the-dark driven show called 'When the Lights Go Out'. When the pieces appear to the naked eye, they seem like cool pop culture pieces. But when the lights go down, those pieces drastically change due to invisible glow-in-the-dark paint additions. The pieces take on a whole new life and get much more interesting... which is crazy cause they are already pretty dope! Looks like another hit show from the Bottleneck guys. Pieces will be available for purchase online starting tomorrow (April 13th), and the show runs from tonight's premiere (I'll be in the house) until May 1st. Try to get out and see the pieces for yourself... and help support local NY art galleries. Click after the jump to see some of my faves...

The Popular Face of NY: An Art Exhibit by Raid 71 @ Bottleneck Galleries NYC

Bottleneck Galleries is at it again, and to be honest with you this may be the most fitting show they have done so far. You see, Bottleneck is located right here in my current hometown of Brooklyn, NYC... and, well lets face it, they are one of the only galleries here in NY that are focusing on pop cultured themed art shows. So when I saw that the subject of their most current show from artists Raid 71 (who was featured here on CCD a few months back... yeah buddy!) was 'The Popular Face of NY', I had to smile a bit. What better place to highlight a bunch of NYC themed art then right in the heart of Brooklyn? It is a perfect fit.... and I am loving what I have seen from the previews over at the Bottleneck Blog. They have some excellent step by step photos over their that show how these magnificent pieces come together, so get over there to check out some of the behind the scenes work on how these pieces of art come together. The show premieres tonight at 7:00 pm (I am definitely going tonight!!!) and runs for two weeks until March 29th, so if you live in the area make sure you get out there and support this local gallery in bringing pop culture art to NYC. You can click on the shop page starting March 16th at noon to buy some of the prints if you can't make it out there in person. I recommend getting on there early, cause these prints are sure to go quick as hell. Check out some of my faves after the jump...

Bottleneck Galleries Presents - Get A Room: An Art Exhibition Celebrating The Greatest Couples Of Pop Culture History

The gang over at Bottleneck Galleries keeps on knocking their art show choices completely out of the park. Hot on the heels of their Gadgets & Gizmos, Alternate Endings, and Gangs All Here art shows (which we covered here, here, and here) the Brooklyn based gallery has brought us Get A Room. The show highlights all of the most celebrated couples of pop culture history and pays homage to the love they share in their relationships. These pieces are fantastic as usual, but what has to be the highlight of the show is the absolute insane amount of mediums that these pieces were created in. You have everything from sculptures  to digital manipulation, to actual hand drawn pieces... the show runs the gamut of artistic styles. There is something for everybody here, and as usual the subjects of the pieces are very deftly chosen and executed in a witty styling. No basic two characters loving each other here... these pieces have a certain something to make them unique. As usual, you can order prints at Bottleneck's website by clicking here, and the show is going on for a few more days (it ends this Friday, March 8th). So if you live in NYC, get over to Bottleneck this week and tell 'em CCD sent ya! Also, after the jump you find my personal faves of the bunch. Great to have a gallery doing things like this in NYC. Looking forward to more greatness from you guys in the future...

CCD Links It Up Vol #14

It is around that time of the week when I share a bunch of cool links with you guys from my travels around the web. You see, we make magic over here at CCD... I am aware of that. But there are plenty of other outlets around the web that are doing big and giving us some great info. We are going to stop by Cinema Blend to check out 5 movies you should really want to see this year (that are not the blockbusters we hear about over and over again), a reminder about the really cool art show going on in Brooklyn over the next few weeks, a look into the real life petition that was sent to the White House requesting that they create a Death Star and the awesome response it generated, Dungeons & Dragons joins the 21st century via the net, and the boobies... you know we gotta bring the boobies out!!!! Enjoy the links after the jump, and make sure you check back here weekly for more cool things from around the Net...

Gadgets & Gizmos: An Art Show @ Bottleneck Galleries, Brooklyn

Bottleneck Galleries is one of the first galleries to be opened in NY that primarily focuses on pop culture themed art shows. The gang over there has an excellent eye for cool pieces, a ton of great ideas for show possibilities, and a work ethic that keeps the exhibits opening soon after one closes. Hot of the finale of the 'Alternate Endings' show comes 'Gizmos & Gadgets', an art show that focuses on the machines & technology of some of your favorite movies of all time. Ripley's front loader mech suit from Alien? Yup. Gob's Segeway from Arrested Development? Yup. Numerous Batman gadgets from his utility belt? Most definitely. Inspector Gadgets whole body, diagrammed X-Ray style? Oh yeah! These are just a few of the wacky and wild illustrations you will find in the collection for this show. The show opened  on January 18th and runs through February 3rd, so try to get yourself down there and buy one of these cool pieces of art. The prices for the last show were relatively affordable, so hopefully you can find something in your price range to bring home and support local artists at the same time! Check out their website by clicking here for more info on all that is going on at Bottleneck and click after the jump for a few preview piecs of what to expect in the show....

Mike D Visits Bottleneck Galleries To See The 'Alternate Ending' Show... And I Got The Pics To Prove It!!!

So I am happy to report that I have FINALLY got over to Bottleneck Galleries in Brooklyn to see what they are all about. Turns out this gallery is bringing the funk when it comes to Pop Culture themed art shows, and thank goodness they are doing it in a location that us NYers can get to (not all the way in Cali or some other state on the West Coast). Check out some of the pics I took after the jump, especially the 10 foot plus Simpson's piece that is just f'n bananas. Enjoy the pics after the jump...

Alternate Endings: An Art Show At Bottleneck Galleries

Bottleneck Galleries in Brooklyn, NY is quickly becoming the go to spot for pop culture themed art shows here on the east coast. They have had some cool exhibits recently, from The Gangs All Here to a zombie themed art show called Can't Beat Em, Join Em. But their newest show, Alternate Endings, may be one of the best yet. Bottleneck has gathered 60 pieces re-imagining some of the great movie endings of all time. What if Akira had ended with  Tetsuo winning out? What if Mickey was under Darth Vader's helmet? What if Gywenth Pawltrow's head wasn't in the box at the end of Se7en? These are some fantastic pieces that is sure to be a fantastic show. The show runs from December 14th to January 4th, and you can get more info on the show by clicking here and keeping up with the regular updates on the Bottleneck Galleries blog. You can check out some of my faves after the jump. See you in Brooklyn....

Bottleneck Galleries: The Gangs All Here Art Show

I see lots of cool art shows going on around the country featuring pop culture topics and I get crazy with envy. Why can't any of these shows take place on my neck of the woods? Gallery 1988 is killing it in L.A., but we got an east coast taste of their stuff when they brought their Crazy 4 Cult show to NYC for the first time. But now there is a hometown gallery that is making some noise and I couldn't be happier. The gallery is named Bottleneck Galleries and is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They have had some ambitious shows in the past, such as one inspired by zombies and one inspired by premium cable (these pieces are phenomenal, check them out!). But they have an upcoming show that looks fantastic and I for one can't wait to see it in person. The show is called The Gang's All Here and is focused on large groups of characters coming together in movies and TV shows. There are some wonderful pieces, and the show opens November 16th through December 7th. You can get information on the show by clicking here, and you can see the some of the pieces in the show over at /Film. You can also check out the ones I liked the best after the jump.   I am looking forward to more cool ass pop culture art show in NYC, so make sure you turn out and support your local galleries so they can keep doing them. Enjoy my picks after the jump...