Multifaceted American artist Moby shared with VICE news what he describes as his “anodyne” vices, including his taste in art. Surrounded by Gary Baseman’s characters, including Toby, Hump-Qee, and ChouChou, and a painting by Mark Ryden, Moby has collected art as “a way to leave, banal shitty at times malignant…
It’s showtime! Today is the Public Opening of Imaginary Friends at the Tauranga Art Gallery in New Zealand. For this exhibition, Gary Baseman has created and recreated many installations of his art and characters for everyone to experience. On Saturday, March 30 at 1:30p Baseman will give an artist talk followed…
Imaginary Friends opens March 30 at Tauranga Art Gallery in New Zealand. Featuring a collection of dynamic characters that represent aspects of the human condition, these imaginary friends manifest themselves in multiple ways, encouraging viewers to engage personally and experientially, connecting the character’s stories with their own. Artist talks and workshops…
Thank you to everyone who came out to support and experience the POWER OF PURR at The Other Art Fair (TOAF) in London. The Purr Room is a meditative sound bath art installation experiencing Blackie the Cat’s Triple Purr. Gary Baseman hopes to continue to travel the Purr Room, bringing…
Self-Portrait as Blackie set of 3 prints has SOLD OUT! Baseman portrays himself as his companion Blackie the Cat in this sweet and special drawing series made in 2018. A limited amount of all three images from the original print edition of 100, each measuring 5 x 7 inches, was…
Gary Baseman shares the “power of purr” in his immersive installation The Purr Room at The Other Art Fair (TOAF) in London, March 14–17, 2019. Limited edition prints “The Power of Purr” and “The Sanctum of Purr,” plus original drawings and paintings, will be available for sale. As the Guest…
Acquire WildGirl Veronica and ChouChou (red) for your own collection or for a loved one for Valentine’s Day. Celebrate sweetness and love with this limited edition set of two figures (edition of 150) created by Gary…
Produced by APPortfolio, Baseman’s new series features the Kazans, characters inspired by his visits to Japan. Baseman’s tale of the Kazans takes place on an ancient island near Hokkaido, where their history is layered and their heritage twisted. Collectively, they are unexpected heroes who carry special powers and fight for…
Follow @garybaseman on Instagram to watch the musings of Blackie the Cat and his boy Gary. The two buddies chat about life, art and ideas, and current affairs. Blackie adopted Gary when he moved into his neighborhood a dozen years ago. The two have collaborated on multiple projects, including the…
