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SlumpyKev: "Tom Table"
2024-06-19 - 2024-07-19 | Artsy
Slumpy Kev Unveils Limited Edition “Tom Table”
Custom designed furniture piece merges art and nostalgia
June 19, 2024 – New York artist Kevin Rosa, widely known as Slumpy Kev, has just unveiled his first venture into custom-designed furniture, the “Tom Table”.
This whimsical coffee table features the character Tom from the classic cartoon Tom & Jerry, in a painted fiberglass form with Tom’s head humorously doubling as the support for a chic glass top. Notably, Tom sports a signature red bump on his forehead stretching above the glass surface and playful bandages shaped like an “X” adorn his head and hip, reminiscent of his many cartoon escapades.
“Tom Table” is a testament to Slumpy Kev’s innovative approach to art, transcending traditional boundaries to bring iconic characters into functional, everyday objects. A celebrated figure in both the art and fashion worlds, Slumpy Kev’s distinctive cartoon-inspired style invokes a nostalgic yet sophisticated dialogue with his audience.
The “Tom Table” can be purchased directly on the artist’s website at www.kevinrosa.art. For any inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us at Lucky Cat Gallery via email at hello@luckycat.gallery.
About SlumpyKev
New York artist Kevin “Slumpy Kev” Rosa transcends traditional boundaries with his vibrant, conceptual artwork across various mediums, from canvas to couture. Harnessing his distinctive cartoon-inspired style, Slumpy Kev transforms everyday objects into pieces of profound commentary, invoking a nostalgic yet sophisticated dialogue with his audience.
From eye-catching woodcut paintings to inventive sculptures and grand installations, his works are a testament to his versatility and pioneering spirit. His creative process is an exploration of form and material, defying conventional artistic mediums. As a conceptual artist, Kev fluidly navigates between different forms of expression, ensuring that each piece not only stands on its own but also contributes to a larger narrative of innovation and introspection.
A celebrated figure in both the art and fashion worlds, Slumpy Kev was honoured as Cartoon Network’s first Artist in Residence in 2021, highlighting his influential role in contemporary culture. His artwork, adored by icons like Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin, is not only a symbol of rebellion but also a bridge between whimsical creativity and incisive innovation. Each piece resonates deeply, reflecting a generation’s quest for authenticity and a redefined understanding of art’s role in society.
Born, raised, and based in New York, Slumpy Kev continues to shape his legacy, crafting spaces where humor meets critique and where the playful intersects with the groundbreaking. More than just an artist, he is a cultural architect, curating experiences that encourage us to see the world through a lens of imaginative defiance.
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About Lucky Cat Gallery
Established in 2020, Lucky Cat Gallery has swiftly become a pillar in the support and promotion of contemporary, modern, and street art scenes. The gallery showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions, including original paintings, sculptures, limited edition prints, and art toys, focusing on nurturing both established and emerging artistic voices. Operating predominantly online, with teams in Detroit, Miami, and Tokyo, Lucky Cat Gallery fosters a global community of collectors, connecting them with extraordinary artistic talents and redefining the art experience for the digital age.
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Dates: June 19, 2024 to July 19, 2024
Location: Online at Artsy.net
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Yayoi Kusama: Portraying the Figurative at Yayoi Kusama Museum | Tokyo, Japan
2024-04-27 - 2024-09-01 | Yayoi Kusama Museum, 107 Bentencho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-0851, Japan
The sketchbooks from Yayoi Kusama’s teenage years contain numerous studies of flora and fauna, accurately portrayed with fine details. While Kusama is widely recognized for her abstract paintings characterized by the repetition of singular motifs, her early emphasis on observation and figurative depictions through sketches formed the foundation of her artistic journey, serving as a means of translating her visions and inner perceptions into figurative forms.
This exhibition focuses on the diverse trajectories of Kusama’s figurative works, spanning from the 1940s to the present day. Most artworks offer detailed and figurative portrayals of familiar motifs, such as animals, plants, and everyday objects. Works include early sketches and traditional Japanese paintings from before her move to the United States, collages that she worked on intensively from the 1970s to the 1990s, as well as prints she has been producing prolifically since 1979.
This exhibition will also display several series of paintings representative of Kusama’s more recent endeavors since 2000. Selected works that feature motifs such as self-portraits and mysterious figures painted freely across canvases of varying sizes will be showcased. These works are characterized by figurative images, such as profiles or eyes, repeated to fill the entirety of the canvas, creating an appearance that closely resembles allover abstract art. Highlighting one of Kusama’s most favored themes, the pumpkin motif, we will present an installation of the mirror room created in commemoration of the museum’s inauguration along with a separate large-scale sculpture. Moreover, the latest soft sculpture-covered boat, a concept first introduced by Kusama in the 1960s, is set to have its world premiere.

All tickets must be purchased in advance online from here. Entry is timed and only valid for a specific 90-minute time slot. Tickets go on sale at 10 am (Japan Time) on the first of each month for entry in the month after next, and are sold through our official website until 30 minutes before the upcoming time slot starts.

Coolman: The Special Vault | Artsy Online Exclusive
2024-03-22 - 2024-05-22 | Artsy
Lucky Cat Gallery Presents “Coolman: The Special Vault” on Artsy.net
Lucky Cat Gallery is thrilled to unveil “Coolman: The Special Vault,” an Artsy online exclusive that chronicles the artistic odyssey of Danny Casale, known both as Coolman Coffeedan and simply “Coolman”. This exhibition offers a comprehensive look into Coolman’s personal archive, capturing the essence of his artistic evolution from 2020 to 2023 across four influential cities: Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, and Hong Kong. Each city represents a distinct chapter in Coolman’s life, reflecting transformative periods that have significantly shaped his career and personal growth.
Coolman’s signature style, known for its blend of humor, empathy, and incisive commentary on the human condition, shines throughout this exhibition. It not only underscores his development as an artist but also highlights the unique experiences and global journeys that have inspired his work. From the reflective beginnings in Los Angeles during a time of global stillness, through the dynamic and colorful energy of Miami’s Art Basel, to a period of introspection and creative resurgence in New York City, and finally, the exploration of new horizons in Hong Kong, each city has indelibly influenced Coolman’s creative output and artistic direction.
About Coolman
Danny Casale, or Coolman Coffeedan, stands as a beacon in the art world, bridging cultural and linguistic divides with his work. Boasting a global following that spans over 10 million, Casale’s art delves deep into the human experience, addressing themes of mental health, self-care, and societal issues with a poignant yet humorous touch. His distinctive low-fi aesthetic, combined with high-definition messaging, draws audiences into a shared space of understanding and connection.
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About Lucky Cat Gallery
Established in 2020, Lucky Cat Gallery has swiftly become a pillar in the support and promotion of contemporary, modern, and street art scenes. The gallery showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions, including original paintings, sculptures, limited edition prints, and art toys, focusing on nurturing both established and emerging artistic voices. Operating predominantly online, with teams in Detroit, Miami, and Tokyo, Lucky Cat Gallery fosters a global community of collectors, connecting them with extraordinary artistic talents and redefining the art experience for the digital age.
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Dates: March 22, 2024, to May 22, 2024
Location: Online at Artsy.net
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The Lucky Collection: Spring Selections in Bloom | Artsy Online Exclusive
2024-03-19 - 2024-06-20 | Artsy
Lucky Cat Gallery Presents “The Lucky Collection: Spring Selections in Bloom” on Artsy.net
Lucky Cat Gallery proudly unveils “The Lucky Collection: Spring Selections in Bloom,” an online exclusive show presented during the Spring season – March 19, 2024 to June 20, 2024, on Artsy.net.
This exhibition celebrates the essence of spring with a playful and harmonious blend of vibrant and pastel colors, showcased through an eclectic selection of artworks. Featuring original paintings by Nico, Coolman, and Tom Kiewra, and limited edition prints by Takashi Murakami, Steven Harrington, and Madsaki, the collection captures the season’s dynamic energy and soft rejuvenation. The showcase is further enriched with playful collectible art toys by Rhymezlikedimez, KAWS, and Medicom Toy, as well as uniquely designed planters by Javier Calleja and Parra, each piece meticulously chosen to showcase the rich, lively palette and the soothing hues of spring, infused with a sense of playfulness and rejuvenation.
About Lucky Cat Gallery:
Established in 2020, Lucky Cat Gallery has quickly become a beacon for contemporary, modern, and street art, as well as unique collectibles. Embracing digital exhibitions and global accessibility through platforms like Artsy.net, the gallery connects a worldwide audience with a vast spectrum of artistic expressions. Committed to supporting artists and collectors, Lucky Cat Gallery promotes a vibrant and sustainable art community through innovative practices, including artist royalties on secondary market sales to their represented artists.
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Exhibition Dates: March 19, 2024 – June 20, 2024
Location: Online exclusively at Artsy.net

Amy Vardijan, Co-Founder & Gallery Director, invites art enthusiasts to experience “The Lucky Collection: Spring Selections in Bloom”, a curated celebration where the freshness and vibrancy of spring come alive. Each piece in this collection not only reflects the beauty and colors of the season but also embodies a playful spirit, offering a captivating visual journey for all.
For more information about “The Lucky Collection: Spring Selections in Bloom” and to explore the exhibition, please visit Artsy.net.

Takashi Murakami: Mononoke Kyoto at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art | Kyoto, Japan
2024-02-03 - 2024-09-01 | Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, 124 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8344, Japan
A large-scale solo exhibition of works by Takashi Murakami (b. 1962), an artist at the forefront of contemporary art, will be held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art as it celebrates its 90th anniversary. For Murakami, who has developed his career primarily overseas, this will be his first large-scale solo exhibition in Japan in about eight years and his first outside of Tokyo.
The exhibition “Superflat” curated and organized by Takashi Murakami toured Japan and the U.S. from 2000 to 2001, and together with the Superflat Manifesto that accompanied it, had a significant impact on the contemporary art scene. The concept not only linked traditional Japanese pictorial expressions with popular contemporary culture represented by anime, manga, and video games, but also considered the sensibility and social aspects of the Japanese people in the postwar period, as well as the capitalist economy, politics, and religion on a flattened plane. By using diverse methods to incorporate this concept into his overall creative process, Murakami has come to create a wide range of works that question the value and essential meaning of art. His career can be seen as an ongoing effort to challenge the international art scene, in which the Western values have become the accepted norm, providing new stimulus from a uniquely Japanese perspective.
The exhibition takes place In Kyoto, the city that was a center of activity for Edo period painters in which Murakami has deeply been interested since the beginning of his career, a place where diverse forms of art and performing arts are still very much alive and intermingle. Please look forward to encountering a new world of Murakami in “Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto,” an exhibition comprising around 170 predominantly new works including newly painted masterpieces, representative series, and works that will be exhibited for the first time in Japan.
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Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love at SFMOMA | San Francisco, California, United States
2023-10-14 - 2024-05-28 | SFMOMA, 151 Third St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
May tickets to Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love and the Kusama Dining Experience are now on sale. This presentation is closing May 28 — don’t miss your chance to see it!
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Enter an unforgettable universe of luminous color and endless reflections, only at SFMOMA!
Experience the kaleidoscopic world of Yayoi Kusama, one of the most iconic and globally celebrated artists working today. Kusama’s first solo presentation in Northern California encompasses two Infinity Mirror Rooms, including her newest room, Dreaming of Earth’s Sphericity, I Would Offer My Love (2023), a cosmos of dancing color and light.
LOVE IS CALLING (2013), the second room in the presentation — and one of Kusama’s largest and most immersive works — features a darkened environment illuminated by vividly colored inflatable forms that extend from the floor and ceiling accompanied by the sound of the artist reciting a poem about love.
The infinite awaits. Join us for this extraordinary experience.
This is a surcharged presentation that requires a timed ticket for all visitors including teens and children.
For sensory considerations, accessibility, and additional important information about your experience, please see our full Visitor FAQ.
Read a note to our community about the artist’s history.
