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TOBY x MICHELANGELO! Today marks the BIG 20th ANNI

TOBY x MICHELANGELO!
Today marks the BIG 20th ANNIVERSARY of this important TOBY PHOTO, where I snuck Toby into the Sistine Chapel, snapped the photo, and the same day Pope John Paul II dropped dead and descended to Heaven.
April 2nd, 2005
Coincidence. Maybe.

This photo inspired me to begin my art project of shooting photos & videos of Toby around the world for the past 20 years. Today I have tens of thousands of Toby Travels photos. If you swipe, You can see a photo of us on that faithful day, and when I snuck Toby back into the Sistine Chapel ten years later in 2015 to reenact the original event.

Should I return to Rome with Toby this year!?

I’VE RETURNED TO NEW ZEALAND! We are creating s

I’VE RETURNED TO NEW ZEALAND!

We are creating something special!
Hope to share “MOA” later!!!
Wish me luck!

THANK YOU FABULOUS CAT PEOPLE for making last nigh

THANK YOU FABULOUS CAT PEOPLE for making last night’s celebration of the MIGHTY PAW extraordinary!!❤️

💥TAKE ME TO THE WATER!!! I need to thank @jenawad & @evanvolk and everyone from @valleyofthedollsparty for making my heart overflow with LOVE with their SONGS, DANCE, and PLAY! Jen’s heavenly take no prisoner’s voice and new songs, Evan’s care to make complete magic happen, all the guest singers and musicians, the inspired DJ’s, @i_n_n_a_z_ Syncronized Swimmers, @johnalfordballoons Elifant Balloons, all the special MIGHTY PAW readers, the enchanting drinks, face painting, @vera_duffy Cat Hats and more!!! 🐈‍⬛❤️

TONIGHT! Caturday, March 29th 9pm!!! 🐈‍⬛Th

TONIGHT! Caturday, March 29th 9pm!!!

🐈‍⬛The BLACK CAT party of the year!

🔥For one night only, Valley of the Dolls transforms into a Gary Baseman wonderland, celebrating the release of his first-ever illustrated book, THE MIGHTY PAW.

❤️Will you be Gertrude the Red Elifant—the life of the party? 🖤Or Blackie the Cat—the cool cat enigma draped in black? Dress the part in RED or BLACK!

🩵Begin the night with a synchronized swimming performance by Les Sirènes de la Vallée! Sip handcrafted cocktails by Yael Stormborn, inspired by Baseman’s whimsical universe.

💕Live music by Jen Awad & Friends, featuring special guests Lady Blackbird, Viola Odette Harlow, Church, & Alaska Lynch on the outdoor stage.

🤎Retreat indoors for a late-night living room jam led by Nick Pagan • DJ J Earl spinning vinyl • Face painting by Dominoe Farris!

🖤Take home a signed copy of The Mighty Paw with a book signing by Gary Baseman.

🔥Tickets are very limited and will sell out!

Today is the 19th anniversary of the day I met BLA

Today is the 19th anniversary of the day I met BLACKIE THE CAT!

💥Blackie the Cat was my neighbor’s outdoor cat. He was the unofficial Mayor of the block. He would hang out in the front the house greeting anyone who passed by, human or dog. The moment I moved in on March 28th, 2006, he greeted me. He eventually weaseled his way into my place; hung out, got me to feed him and would sleep on my bed at night. 8 months after our first meeting, my neighbor said they were moving and Blackie needed a home. I thought to myself: He’s already my cat. The rest is history.

Blackie was my best friend, inspiration, collaborator, guru, and badass. He inspired some of my most important characters like ChouChou, Ahwroo, and, of course, my self-portrait as Blackie the Cat.
We created together the art installation, the Purr Room, and the plush sculpture of Blackie the Cat, and the art Instagram series, The Blackie the Cat Show, Starring Blackie the Cat and his Boy Gary. His spirit brought Bosko into my life to take care of me, until his untimely passing. Now, both their spirits are working together to direct my next chapter of my life.

💥I’m so grateful we published his story book, THE MIGHTY PAW! The book is nearly Sold Out! So order your copy now if you want to own the First Edition, that you can hand down to generations to come!

ARTIST PANEL THIS SATURDAY 2-3:30p! Celebrating TO

ARTIST PANEL THIS SATURDAY 2-3:30p!
Celebrating TOYS AS ART for MATTEL’s 80th Anniversary!!

💥Also come see my new 8 @uno & @mattel Drawings and Art Installation about @mattelcreations TOBY IS SWELL at @coreyhelfordgallery

I’ll be on a panel with @lukechueh @jimmckenzie @strangeling @korinfaught @onch @brandimilne

Come say hi or take a photo!!

💥This CATURDAY NIGHT, March 29th 9pm!!!

🐈‍⬛The BLACK CAT party of the year!

🔥For one night only, Valley of the Dolls transforms into a Gary Baseman wonderland, celebrating the release of his first-ever illustrated book, THE MIGHTY PAW.

❤️Will you be Gertrude the Red Elifant—the life of the party? 🖤Or Blackie the Cat—the cool cat enigma draped in black? Dress the part in RED or BLACK!

🩵Begin the night with a synchronized swimming performance by Les Sirènes de la Vallée! Sip handcrafted cocktails by Yael Stormborn, inspired by Baseman’s whimsical universe.

💕Live music by Jen Awad & Friends, featuring special guests Lady Blackbird, Viola Odette Harlow, Church, & Alaska Lynch on the outdoor stage.

🤎Retreat indoors for a late-night living room jam led by Nick Pagan • DJ J Earl spinning vinyl • Face painting by Dominoe Farris!

🖤Take home a signed copy of The Mighty Paw with a book signing by Gary Baseman.

🔥Tickets are limited—secure your spot now.

💥This CATURDAY NIGHT, March 29th 9pm!!!

🐈‍⬛The BLACK CAT party of the year!

🔥For one night only, Valley of the Dolls transforms into a Gary Baseman wonderland, celebrating the release of his first-ever illustrated book, THE MIGHTY PAW.

❤️Will you be Gertrude the Red Elifant—the life of the party? 🖤Or Blackie the Cat—the cool cat enigma draped in black? Dress the part in RED or BLACK!

🩵Begin the night with a synchronized swimming performance by Les Sirènes de la Vallée! Sip handcrafted cocktails by Yael Stormborn, inspired by Baseman’s whimsical universe.

💕Live music by Jen Awad & Friends, featuring special guests Lady Blackbird, Viola Odette Harlow, Church, & Alaska Lynch on the outdoor stage.

🤎Retreat indoors for a late-night living room jam led by Nick Pagan • DJ J Earl spinning vinyl • Face painting by Dominoe Farris!

🖤Take home a signed copy of The Mighty Paw with a book signing by Gary Baseman.

🔥Tickets are limited—secure your spot now.

NEW!! MIGHTY PAW Pins!!!🖤❤️ 💥Represent

NEW!! MIGHTY PAW Pins!!!🖤❤️

💥Represent the great BLACKIE THE CAT vs his nemesis, GERTRUDE, the RED ELIFANT!

💥Blackie the Cat’s story book, THE MIGHTY PAW, has recently been published through @hatandbeardpress
A true story about the Great Hate that existed for generations of Blackie’s ancestors. A tale of good versus evil fighting over limited resources!!

💥This pin set represent Strength & how to overcome Adversity!! Now available on the Baseman Online Store!

THE LAST BLACK CAT!🐈‍⬛ 💥Last day to get

THE LAST BLACK CAT!🐈‍⬛

💥Last day to get TIX for this wild wonderful LECTURE & a BREAKFAST at the @labreakfastclub !! So get ‘em now!

💥I will discuss how my BLACK CATS, Blackie the Cat & Bosko, inspired my ART & EXISTENCE through their brilliance & talent! And with each’s passing, as painful as they were, became transformational.

💥I will go in-depth in discussing our new story book, THE MIGHTY PAW, a true story about Blackie the Cat’s family and heritage, taken place during the Time of the Great Hate.

💥See you WED, ‪March 26, 7-9AM‬
‪The Los Angeles Breakfast Club
3201 Riverside Dr, LA CA 90027

BE THE FIRST to get your Baseman x UNO deck SIGNED

BE THE FIRST to get your Baseman x UNO deck SIGNED!!!

💥Come hear the True HOLLYWOOD Story of our @mattelcreations collaboration of TOBY IS SWELL & @uno for @mattel 80th anniversary!

🐾And we will tell the TALE of the MIGHTY PAW!!

💥TODAY at 2pm at @coreyhelfordgallery
See you there for a TALK, SIGNING, UNO PLAY, and the MIGHTY PAW!

See my new 4x6 ft painting, SWELL, 7 new drawings inspired by my new UNO deck and my art installation celebrating the creation of our new toy & game!

NEW MATTEL X BASEMAN drawings!!! Come out tomorro

NEW MATTEL X BASEMAN drawings!!!

Come out tomorrow Saturday, March 22nd, 2-4pm at @coreyhelfordgallery
I’ll be giving a TALK, do a SIGNING, and we will have @uno PLAY!!

Be the first to get your Baseman x Uno deck signed by me and turn them into an official Work of Art!

We are also introducing 7 NEW drawings available based on my UNO deck! If you want to own a piece of Mattel History, contact sherri@coreyhelfordgallery.com

And one LUCKY person on Saturday will go home with the now sold out TOBY IS SWELL hand signed art piece!!
And we will have other surprise goodies!

See you there for a SWELL DAY!!
@mattelcreations @mattel

TOBY IS SWELL & UNO are available now at mattelcre

TOBY IS SWELL & UNO are available now at mattelcreations.com !!!

Created for Mattel’s 80th Anniversary, this Limited Edition TOBY IS SWELL as MATTY MATTEL are hand signed on the foot and comes with a beautiful ARTBOX!

The Baseman x UNO card deck were created also to celebrate Mattel’s 80th anniversary! I created 15 new paintings of my creatures engaging with legacy Mattel Toys that represent the @uno card decks!

Get your Baseman x @mattelcreations Art Pieces before they are sold out!!!

Happy Birthday @mattel !!!

And come out March 22nd at 2-4p at @coreyhelfordgallery for my Talk, Signing & UNO game play!

TOBY IS SWELL & UNO!!!!! Limited Amount is availab

TOBY IS SWELL & UNO!!!!!
Limited Amount is available now on our ONLINE STORE!
Celebrating @mattel 80th anniversary, we have 2 special art products!
1) TOBY IS SWELL AS MATTY MATTEL, an art plush, where my Toby manifests himself into the Mattel icon, Matty Mattel!
All TOBY IS SWELLare hand signed on the foot!
2) BASEMAN X UNO! I created 15 new paintings mixing my creatures playing with Mattel legacy products!!

Collect them before they are sold out!!!
@mattelcreations @uno

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate th

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of MATTEL with the TOYS AS ART exhibition at @coreyhelfordgallery and the launch of our collaboration with @mattelcreations & @uno !!!

Thousands came out to celebrate throughout the night!
I wanted to surprise anyone who greeted me with a special Crowned Toby pin!
The limited amount of TOBY IS SWELL art toys SOLD OUT on Saturday but
sign up to our newsletter &
Mattel Creations to learn about this week’s ONLINE DROP!!

COME MARCH 22nd 2-4p where I will do a TALK, signing, and UNO PLAY!
Happy Birthday @mattel !!!!!

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! Come celebrate tonight’s

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!

Come celebrate tonight’s BIG opening of TOYS AS ART, the Mattel’s 80th Anniversary Exhibition at @coreyhelfordgallery 7-11pm!!

And the release of our Limited Edition TOBY IS SWELL & UNO collaborations with @mattelcreations !!!

And SAVE THE DATE of March 22nd 2-4p for my Talk, Signing, and @uno Play!

Happy Birthday @mattel !!

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