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Mike Giant x Apexer

lucas — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:26:10 +0000

mikegiant.com and theapexer.com doing what they do best. via MTN Colors

Giant One by Sean Desmond

lucas — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:56:00 +0000

A new video from our homies Mike Giant and Sean Desmond.

Ride bikes with Rebel 8!

lucas — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:22:45 +0000

This Saturday 9/24 come ride bikes! 3pm at The Victoria Theater in La Mission. As a part of the Bicycle Film Festival, Rebel 8 and Skullz Press are hosting a little bike ride complete with giveaways and prizes! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, don’t miss out on this!

Mike Maxwell + Mike Giant-Working Class Documentary

lucas — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:29:49 +0000

We ran into artist Mike Maxwell down in San Diego at Comic-Con this past weekend. He reminded us about the forthcoming documentary featuring himself and Mike Giant by director Jeffrey Durkin and producer Allen Passalaqua of Breadtruck Films with music by The Silent Comedy. The documentary, entitled Working Class, is based loosely on the idea of Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. The artists discuss themes found in the original book such as Art, Religion, History, The Economy, and Country and War. We at Tools of the Trade are really looking forward to this project.

Interview with Mike Giant

lucas — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:00:20 +0000

Here’s a link to a recent interview with the homey Mike Giant on the topic of tattoos, art and life in general.

Via nybodyart.com -

“Mike Giant is to body art what Kurt Vonnegut is to counter-cultural literature: an American icon who plays by his own rules. Over the years Giant has inked every surface imaginable; from back alley walls to exclusive track bikes, sunglasses to skin and everything in between. His black line style, along with his reputation on the street, is instantly recognized yet he remains humble and connected to his roots. For Mike Giant, life is filled with simple pleasures and nothing satisfies his artistic urges more than sitting quietly with a sketchpad and a felt-tipped pen…”

Check the rest of the interview over here.

“ FUCK, EVERYTHING. AT BASE I’M THANKFUL THAT MY AUTOPILOT SYSTEM HAS WORKED EVERY NIGHT FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS.” – Mike Giant

Bay to Basel: Homecoming Show at RVCA SF Photos

justin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:30:19 +0000

Thank you to all the people who came out for the opening. This show made its way to Miami then to Atlanta and back to San Francisco for a grand homecoming. Special thanks to all the artists(none of this would have happened without them), Sean Desmond, RVCA, AVB, PBR, Blue Angel Vodka, the Miami crew, and all the people who helped out along the way. Until next time!

Bay to Basel Homecoming Show at RVCA on Saturday

justin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:06:58 +0000

After tremendous succes at Art Basel in Miami, TOTT Global will now be showcasing their work for the first time in the company’s home turf of San Francisco. We invite you to come and enjoy the opening for the exhibition at RVCA’s flagship store (1485 Haight Street) on February 5th from 6pm – 9pm. Bring your friends, family and lovers to check out new works by Donny Miller, Mike Giant, Anthony Ausgang, Claw Money, Tara McPherson, Nate Van Dyke, Greg Mike, Mark Bode, and Oliver Black. While knocking back complimentary drinks courtesy of PBR and Blue Angel vodka, listening to PartyPat (BLAP Productions) on the 1s and 2s spinning fresh dub step and classic hip-hop. After getting buzzed and artsy join us for the official afterparty at Vessel in Union Square where DJ DRU (JRD/BLAP Productions) will be opening for Pheeko Dubfunk (Swank Records) setting the vibe for a sweet sexy house party in an intimate setting. Free entrance before 11 and 2×1 drinks with password “Basel.”

Gallery Show

When: Saturday, February 5th – 6pm to 9pm

Where: RVCA San Francisco – 1485 Haight Street @ Ashbury www.rvca.com

After Party

When: Saturday, February 5th – 9pm to 2am (free before 11, password “Basel”

Where: Vessel, 85 Campton Place (behind Nike Town) http://www.vesselsf.com/

ToTT in Miami Recap Video

justin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:17:52 +0000

Tott Global at Art Basel 2010 from TOTT Global on Vimeo.

Video by Sean Desmond.

Bay to Basel, Day 4: The Opening

justin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:03:40 +0000

Here are the pics from the opening night of the Bay to Basel Show. Thank you, everyone who came out, PBR, Blue Angel Vodka, and special thanks to all the artists for participating in the show. It was great night for everyone. Photos by Sean Desmond.

Bay to Basel, Day 2: Wheat Pasting and Hanging Art

justin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:20:17 +0000

We spent the second day getting the gallery together and hanging art. We did some wheatpasting too. Later, Greg Mike and crew came through to hang his pieces. All photos by Sean Desmond.