Blackie the Cat Baseman took his last breath early Saturday morning, August 22, 2020. In his nearly 18 years of life, he contributed greatly to the art world, inspiring multifaceted original characters designed by Gary Baseman and collaborating on a number of interdisciplinary projects. Notably, Blackie is the source of…
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, this amendment guarantees women the right to vote. This image by Gary Baseman symbolizes the struggle for woman’s suffrage, honoring the women who fought for the ratification…
“The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it.” John Lewis (1940–2020) Civil Rights Leader and Former U.S. Representative Today we say farewell to John Lewis, the civil rights leader and…
SHOUT YOUR SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRACY with Baseman’s 2020 Elections Vote t-shirt. Available only at garybaseman.com, this special design reflects the artist’s belief in the people’s right to vote. In the US, the fight to preserve democracy is at play as we simultaneously battle the COVID-19 crisis. With possible fewer polling places and challenges…
We’re sad that due to COVID-19, Memento Moa at the Suter Art Gallery has been postponed till 2021! Playing off the phrase of “memento mori” that expresses the inevitability of death, Baseman reimagines Aotearoa New Zealand with its unique environment and history. For this exhibition, Baseman will create a mythical land of hybrid…
Get your one-of-a-kind EXTRA BLOODY OG AHWROO, hand embellished by GARY BASEMAN If you missed the chance to buy this unique edition of Ahwroo from a special live sale with 3DRetro, you have another chance on July…
From the other side of Midnight come the Ahwrainbow Ahwroos that howl and salivate at the sight of rainbows. With ravenous appetites, the once dark Ahwroos eat glowing rainbows that turn them into a spectrum of colors. With their hearts and stomachs full, the Ahwrainbow Ahwroos can’t help but frolic…
Ten years ago, in conjunction with ArtWalk 2010: The Los Angeles Arts & Music Festival, LACMA MUSE presented “Giggle and Pop!” a special performance created by artist Gary Baseman. Performed at multiple sites, including by Chris Burden’s Urban Light and the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, “Giggle and Pop!”…
UPDATE: Auction is closed. The funds raised with the sales of these three original drawings by Gary Baseman directly benefit organizations that support the Black Lives Matter movement. Thanks again to all Baseman fans for your generosity and support promoting this fundraiser. Starting today at 9am PDT and for the…
