Parra
Parra x Stussy 2012 Spring Artist Series
2 days ago
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Parra is the latest addition to Stussy's ongoing Artist Series. The Dutch illustrator offered his signature brand of vibrant artwork to four different graphics for Spring 2012, all featured on T-shirts. Offered below is an interview via Stussy, while the collection in its...
Arkitip: Parra for Pendleton Woolen Mills
3 weeks ago
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Art Magazine Arkitip continues its Curated series with a second offering from storied apparel manufacturer Pendleton Woolen Mills, this time in conjunction with celebrate Dutch artist Parra. Certainly not the first time Arkitip has brought Parra along for a collaborating...
Parra x Stussy 2012 Capsule Collection
January 12, 2012
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Having collaborated with a countless number of brands, artists and artisans throughout its lifetime, Stussy is no stranger to guest designers and exclusive collaboration projects. Fresh for 2012, Stussy links up with longtime contributor and celebrated Dutch illustrator Parra,...
Arkitip: Parra for Pendleton Woolen Mills Teaser
January 9, 2012
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Arkitip announces the involvement of famed Dutch artist Parra for a new project alongside heritage brand Pendleton Woolen Mills. This latest installment of the Curated by Arkitip series will result on presenting an artistically-driven blanket that will expectedly feature the...
Parra “It’s Time to Party” Pop-Up Shop @ BEAMS T HARAJUKU
December 6, 2011
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Famed Dutch artist Parra teams up with Tokyo retailer BEAMS T HARAJUKU to commemorate the launch of his DW-5600 G-Shock watch with a pop-up shop titled "It's Time to Party." Showcasing some of Parra's iconic bird-women portraits and items from his Rockwell line, this exhibit...
“We Was Them Kids …” Group Exhibition @ HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
November 11, 2011
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In 2007, Tyler Gibney and Addison Liu opened the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in Los Angeles, placing a focus on supporting avant-garde graphic design. Their latest show, "We Was Them Kids..." relies on the strengths of artists Kevin Lyons, Parra, Geoff McFetridge, Matt Irving,...
Parra x Casio G-Shock DW-5600PR Watch
October 19, 2011
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G-Shock has teamed up with underground designer Parra for a limited edition version of the DW-5600PR. Treasured by a generation of design fanatics, Parra’s minimal color palette, beautiful hand-drawn typography, and esoteric character creations are reminiscent of...
Parra “The How Original Show” @ HVW8 Recap
September 18, 2011
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Parra is best known for his curved post-Pop imagery, highly saturated colors, vibrant hand-drawn letters and worlds inhabited by hybrid, surreal characters. Celebrated by galleries and championed by an underground following, Parra has quickly become a respected and eclectic...
Parra: The How Original Show @ HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
September 9, 2011
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Los Angeles's HVW8 Art + Design Gallery will be hosting "The How Original Show" with Dutch artist Parra. Aptly titled, the exhibition will showcase all original artwork. The work looks to present a different side to Parra's iconic work with a modified aesthetic. The...
Parra x Stussy x KICKS/HI 10th Anniversary Collection
September 1, 2011
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KICKS/HI begin their 10th anniversary celebrations with the help of Stussy and artist Parra. A new capsule of items from the three parties include a T-shirt, cap and postcard as Parra integrates Hawaiian sensibilities into a formidable visual identity. The collection will be...
Parra x Toykyo “Take a Rest” Sculpture – Black Edition
July 14, 2011
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Dutch artist Parra is famous, and perhaps even notorious, for his risqué illustrations and sculptures exploring some of the darker aspects of modern life including drug use, alcoholism and prostitution through colorful and ironic artwork. Teaming up with creative agency...
Rimer London featuring Cata Pirata – Put Your Gun Away (Video)
July 12, 2011
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Mr. Boonstra and Parra created a new music video for "Put Your Gun Away," a new summer anthem by Rimer London featuring South African singer Cata Pirata. The video takes us through a world inspired by French synth-pop, where Rimer London and Cata Pirata battle it out in a...
Parra x adFunture “The Prostitute” Figure
June 24, 2011
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Dutch street artist-turned-illustrator Parra has teamed up with Hong Kong-based toy brand adFunture Workshop to create this vinyl "Prostitute" figurine. adFunture is no stranger to collaboration, having worked with Japanese fashion brand Devilock, Hiroshi Fujiwara and artist...
Parra x Toykyo “Take a Rest” Sculpture
June 7, 2011
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Belgium-based design studio Toykyo has just teamed up with Dutch artist Parra to release this limited-edition porcelain sculpture which they've dubbed, Take a Rest. The 15 x 20cm piece comes in a screen printed, numbered box and is limited to only 70 units between three...
Darcel Disappoints FRIENDS: Aloha from hell with Parra
April 2, 2011
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Darcel Disappoints has sparingly enlisted the help of friends to present Darcel in different lights. This month, Dutch artist Parra offers his own rendition in his signature color palette with a mountainous backdrop. Next month, Caperino & Peperone of colette will be the...
