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Preview: Parra at Jonathan LeVine Gallery

by Aron Phillips on Feb 5, 2013 • No Comments

After releasing two collaborative projects last week, Parra finds himself back in the States this month for a new solo exhibition. Tracy Had a Hard Sunday, on view from February 23 through March 23, features a series of new works on canvas, paper and ceramic at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery.

Parra x Thrasher Magazine “Credit Card” T-Shirt

by Aron Phillips on Jan 31, 2013 • No Comments

From Vans to Skate Mental, Parra has a long history of collaborating with skate brands. So it only makes sense that Thrasher Magazine joins the illustrious list.

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Parra x Kidrobot “Pierced” Vinyl Sculpture

by Aron Phillips on Jan 31, 2013 • No Comments

After the success of his first collaboration with Kidrobot last June, Parra is back with his second edition of “Pierced” – this time in grayscale.

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Preview: Parra at HVW8

by Aron Phillips on Sep 24, 2012 • No Comments

After Parra got his first U.S. museum show at SFMOMA this spring, he finds himself back in the States this weekend. Kind Regrets, on view from September 29 through November 11, features a wide variety of new works at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery – a venue that Parra is very familiar with having...

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Parra x Incase iPhone 4S Case

by Aron Phillips on Apr 11, 2012 • No Comments

Back in 2008, Parra teamed up with Incase as part of their Curated by Arkitip series. Now with his show at SFMOMA, the two are back at it again with an exclusive design for an iPhone 4S snap case.

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The Making Of: Parra’s “Weirded Out”

by Aron Phillips on Apr 6, 2012 • No Comments

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Parra‘s “Weirded Out” mural at SFMOMA yet, I suggest you make some time. But if a trip to San Francisco isn’t in the cards before July 29, check out some photos and a time-lapse video below.

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Preview: Parra at SFMOMA

by Aron Phillips on Mar 28, 2012 • No Comments

It was only a matter of time before Parra got his first U.S. museum show. I’m just happy it’s taking place in my current city of residence. Parra: Weirded Out opens this Saturday at SFMOMA, and features an expansive mural which extends across the 60-foot wall of the museum’s second-floor landing.

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Parra “The Vengeance Machine” Pocket Notebook

by Aron Phillips on Mar 7, 2012 • No Comments

In conjunction with his upcoming exhibition at SFMOMA, Parra has partnered with CS Editions on an awesome new pocket-sized notebook. With a laminated cover and double saddle-stitched spine, the notebook features 48 pages of smooth, off-white paper with no bleed through. There’s also a short artist bio on the back inside cover.

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Parra x Stussy Capsule Collection & Interview

by Aron Phillips on Feb 12, 2012 • No Comments

After picking up his G-Shock the other day, I think I’m going to have to cop at least one of these tees from Parra‘s capsule collection for Stussy. The latest to collaborate for their guest artist series, the Dutch artist designed four t-shirts for Stussy’s Spring 2012 collection. But before you check them out, watch...