James Jean

OVMLOVE 2011 Jewelry Collection featuring Sasha Grey

November 28, 2011Design
To follow an initial interview featured with designer James Jean, a more comprehensive look at the newest collection from his OVMLOVE label has been announced. Jean chose to work with actress and former adult film star Sacha Grey on this preview of the release, which features a...
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jeffstaple 1-2-1 with James Jean

October 23, 2011Arts
Taiwanese-American visual artist James Jean sits down with jeffstaple for an in-depth conversation into his almost obsessive creative process. The result is a free form exploration into the battle that goes into being an artist, and trying to make a lane in a medium already...
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REBUS by James Jean Book Launch Event

August 26, 2011Arts
REBUS, a new monograph by artist James Jean, features original sketches and selected works from Jean's studio. The REBUS book launch at LACMA will include appearances by James and Giant Robot founder Eric Nakamura as they'll speak to the audience on their shared histories,...
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James Jean: Process Rebus

June 24, 2011Features
To describe James Jean would be difficult. The visual artist has had the distinguished role of creating art through numerous fabrics of culture. Following his graduation from New York City’s School of Visual Art, Jean wasted no time in making his mark through the world of...
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Art Hong Kong 2011 – James Jean @ Martha Otero Gallery

May 26, 2011Arts
Los Angeles-based artist James Jean presented a selection of new works at Art Hong Kong 2011. Known for his previous high profile collaborations with Prada, the artist implemented those same characteristics into five new highly-detailed paintings for the installation at the...
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James Jean “Rebus” Exhibition

March 13, 2011Arts
Martha Otero opened its doors last night to the latest exhibition from Los Angeles-based artist James Jean, titled "Rebus." For this new body of work, Jean presented paintings, drawings and a wall installation. The subject matter revolved around a fictionalized subconscious...
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LA Secret Studio featuring David Choe and James Jean

November 1, 2010Arts
Just a few days ago, David Choe and James Jean took over the sixth floor of Parco Factory at Shibuya Parco in Tokyo. Coming from contrasting backgrounds in which Choe was an art school drop out and James Jean a diligent art school graduate, they plied away relentlessly in an...
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SURU x James Jean Limited Edition “Swan” Print

March 2, 2009Uncategorized
Coming off a huge campaign with Prada last year, which included a range of product along with several store installations, world renown artist James Jean welcomes 2009 with a new print alongside SURU. Entitled "Swan", the Limited Edition Giclee print captures the essence of...
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Prada 2008 Spring/Summer Campaign by James Jean

November 30, 1999
Much of the art direction and imagery for Prada's 2008 Spring/Summer campaign was left in the hands of artist James Jean. His stunning sketches adorn a collection of womens handbags and form the backdrop for select Prada locations around the world. Among the pieces he...
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