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Wednesday, August 4th (9am-6pm)
Thursday, August 5th (9am-6pm)
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA

-Cruising around NYC with Ian Vanek.

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Bob Roberts and Bert Krak | Ladies Welcome
Opening: July 31st, 2010 | 8-11pm
Show runs: July 31st – August 21st, 2010
About the artists:
Bob Roberts
spotlighttattoo.com
“The man, the myth, the legend: Bob Roberts. Few people have had the impact on tattooing that Bob Roberts has. His sheer artistic genius is sublime, and his biography reads the same way. For over thirty years he has been part of the vanguard of talented tattoo artists who, unbeknownst to them at the time, have pushed tattooing from a craft to an art form.
The list of artists Bob has worked alongside reads like a star-studded who’s who of the tattoo artist hall of fame, of which Bob would no doubt be a member if such a thing existed. He apprenticed with Colonel Todd and Bob Shaw at the infamous Pike and then worked alongside Cliff Raven, Greg Irons, Paul Rogers, Jack Rudy and Don Ed Hardy. His own shop, Spotlight Tattoo, continues to house a roster of talented artists bent on following in Bob’s footsteps.
Bob’s creative genius is not limited to tattooing and painting, he is also an accomplished musician. His musical career reads much the same as his tattoo resume. Bob has played with Ruben and the Jets, Hot Tuna, The Offs, New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders, to name a few. His life has been “rock and roll” as well; Frisco, New York, LA, Europe, Japan, Bob has done the world tour. He’s also ridden across most of the United States on a Harley, and he’s “ridden it like he stole it.” That is how Bob lives his life, and his artwork reflects it.
But the thing that stands out the most to me about Bob is his persona. Ungovernable, fiercely independent, Bob does not compromise…. He does it HIS way. And thankfully for us, Bob Roberts has forever changed tattooing for the better.”
-Takahiro “Taki” Kitamura
State of Grace
June 2010
Bert Krak
bertkrak.com
Loyal husband, father of four, expert tattooer, fine artist , business man, genius. Was born July 12,1977 in Hollywood, FL. Met his wife in 95. Had his first son in 96 . Started tattooing and painting around the year 2000. Currently owns and operates Top Shelf Tattooing in Queens, NY and Smith Street Tattoo Parlour in Brooklyn, NY. Specializes in electric walk up style laser proof tattooing that look like they were drawn and applied by a man.
Known Gallery
knowngallery.com
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
310-860-6263
Hours during shows:
Wednesday thru Saturday: 12 – 7pm
Sunday: 12 – 6pm

RETNA INSTALLATION UNVEILING THURSDAY JULY 29

For its final exhibition in South Park, RIVERA & RIVERA is excited to present a floor-to-ceiling installation piece by international graffiti artist Marquis Lewis aka RETNA. Fresh off an exhibition at the world’s premier art fair in Basel, Switzerland (covered by the Huffington Post HERE), RETNA’s installation explores the complex nature of a fluid lexicon derived from hieroglyphs and inspired by street text. Through a spectrum of materials, the text is granted an awe-inspiring dimension.

His previous work includes prominently visible murals in Los Angeles, Milan, New York City, Salt Lake City, Mexico City, Seoul, Barcelona, Melbourne, Tokyo and Taipei (view here).

Join us for the unveiling reception on Thursday, July 29 from 8PM to 11PM or visit the gallery before Saturday July 31st to view the recent installation.

RSVP: rsvp@riveraandrivera.com
Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010

Time: 8:00PM-11:00PM

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