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A History of the Forget-Me-Not Locket

Do you know about the Victorian mourning customs that have inspired Gary Baseman’s work in his new exhibition Memento Moa? During the 1800’s the reign of Queen Victoria influenced many aspects of daily life, not only in England and its broad-reaching commonwealth, but in America as well. This influence included…

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Happy Spring! Baseman’s cover for NYT for Kids

Did you get your copy of The New York Times this past Sunday, March 26? Gary Baseman’s spring bunny was featured on the cover of the most recent Kids sections for The New York Times. A seasonal offering by the world’s best-known newspaper with the Editor’s Note: “This section should…

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VeVe drops Memento Moa collectibles March 24, 2023

VeVe, the largest mobile-first digital collectibles platform, announced that it has joined forces once again with renowned artist Gary Baseman. Memento Moa is a new series of original art by Gary Baseman for his recent exhibition in New Zealand that explores themes of migration, memory, and mortality. This premium digital…

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Memento Moa opens March 18, 2023

Gary Baseman returns to New Zealand with a new exhibition at the Suter Art Gallery, featuring dozens of new drawings and paintings and an installation featuring Manny Moa. Exploring themes of migration, memory and mortality, and playing off the phrase “memento mori” which expresses the inevitability of death, Baseman reimagines…

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Baseman apparel at Target available now!

Always in style, the mischievous and playful Hotchachacha has been spotted at Target!  Catch yours quickly. Only a few sizes left! Available online here. For store availability visit www.target.com

Baseman Celebrates The Last Unicorn – Print Available

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film “The Last Unicorn” and for a group exhibition held in conjunction at Corey Helford Gallery, Baseman painted The Last Kittyland: Beverly Park & The Pony Rides, reinterpreting Mommy Fortuna’s Midnight Carnival and the creatures of night brought to light.  The painting…

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Closing this weekend: Nine Lives

Since October 1, 2022 and closing January 8, Nine Lives has shown Blackie the Cat in the role of ambassador of love, persistence, and compassion. While many of us could not travel to China this past year, including Baseman, we are grateful to have photos and videos showing the experience of Nine Lives.…

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Opening in March: Memento Moa

Travel into an imaginary world where giant moas, dodo birds, and saber-toothed cats exist together in a rich, dense landscape made with Baseman’s original characters and motifs in a uniquely Baseman color palette. An exhibition that takes inspiration from a land settled by humans less than a thousand years ago,…

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Baseman’s Manny Moa at DCON22

Baseman is back at DCON (Booth #3010), with a new plush figure of his original character Manny Moa! Based on the extinct moa bird that was native to New Zealand (also known as Aotearoa), Manny is a symbol for those who have passed and live in our hearts.  Baseman’s connection to…

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