Jinxed Philadelphia

Martin LaCasse 365 sketchbook signing & tattoo art show 3/26-28

2010-03-10T14:09:00.002-05:00

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Hilary White 'Altar' opening! It was a great show with surprisingly affordable work. (Assemblages starting at $170 and prints at $35) Next up, we will be having a tattoo art group show during the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention March 26-28th. Additionally, on the 28th, Martin LaCasse will be signing copies of his new set of sketchbooks from 6-10p.m. and selling original sketches from the books. The Altar show will still be up in the gallery, so it's a good chance to see it if you haven't already.
New arrivals this week:
Gama Go
Rebel 8
Kid robot Carnies, Munny World zipper pulls, & Superflat Keychains.

Hilary White 'ALTAR' solo show-Saturday 3/6

2010-03-01T13:44:00.004-05:00

If you made it to the heArt Show, you got a small taste of Hilary White's work. (Pictured below in the previous post)
She will make our entire space her own with her unique mixed media installations.
She has been working on some of the pieces for over a year and this show is not to be missed. Click on her name to see some of her work and more info...

heArt Show =SUCCESS!!

2010-02-17T21:10:00.005-05:00

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! To everyone who made this years heArt Show an UNBELIEVABLE success. More hearts and more people than anything we've ever done...
Thanks to Outofprintmag.com for the pictures, check their site to see more...

heArt Show and more...

2010-02-02T15:25:00.001-05:00

So we're back from The Star of Texas Tattoo Convention and have been gearing up for our 3rd annual heArt Show coming up on Saturday, February 13th. Here's the artists confirmed so far (in no particular order)...
Martin Squires (U.K.)
SNUB (U.K.)
Bobby Enders
Sean 'Mr.G' Gallagher
J.L.Schnabel
Jason Goldberg
Joy LessPosh
Kris Smith
Jon 'The Rev' Dambrowski
Seth Mushrush
Susan Kidder
Matt Brownlee
Emily Cress
Gene Altieri
Rayhan Blankinship
Scott Bramble
Dave Glass
heather jo wingate
Marcus Kuhn
Topper
Jason Stewart
Charlie Eastwood
tim o'hanlon
amy earles
Liza corbett
Lindsey Carr
Buddy Nestor
Troy Timple
Mike Hooligan
Kevin Q
Eric Perfect
Scott Bakoss
Fat Matt McGarvey
JoKa
Jake Henry
Alice White
Pat Crane
Dave Weeks
Adam Wallacavage
Erich Gambone
Nicole Boitos
Lilana Wofsey Dohnert
Drew Rash
Doug Hand
Eric Eaton
Cindy Vega Solano
Bobby Trefz
CENSE
Buddy Nestor
Dave Fox
Ryan 'ILLWORX' Friant
Dae Shields
Heather Raquel Phillips
Joey Goetelf
Damien Rodriguez
Amber Lynn
CHIP 7
Christina Brown
Lisa Berkowitz
Jay Cooper
James Delzel
Tasha Nilsen
Alex Enoe
Johnny Guesr?
EL KAMINO
Brad Bacon
Timmy Tats
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Dan Eells
Hoode
Jimmy Mariani
Delirious
Greg Montone
Kevin Unlord
HUSH
Paul Romano
Justin Cipa
Chris 'Salty Snax' Kline
Ralph 'Awesome Dude' Stollenwerk
Shaky 'Awesome Dude' Dougherty
Ozzie Perez
Kat Gun
Hillary White
Ashley Payne
Andrew Clark
Kate Collins
Dr.Sizzle
Kevin Wallace
BIRD
Pat Haney
Kevin Collins
Bob Dix
Jeanne Zimmerman
Jean Fox
Julie Goldberg
Bill Strobel
Clay Willoughby
Andrew Johnson Lally
Carlos Perez
Tony Barris
Ca$h Mony
Whaddaya Think?!

Dunny FATALE series sold out!

2010-01-30T12:13:00.002-05:00

Thanks to everyone who came out on Thursday and made the Dunny release party a great success. i want to do that for every series that drops. And those who were here know, I'm a man of my word>>>

NEW YEARS HOURS

2009-12-30T19:11:00.003-05:00

We'll be open New Years Eve from 1-5p.m and CLOSED New Years Day!
Thanks for an interesting 2009, I'll put a 'year in review and what's ahead' blog up by Monday!

2009-12-08T18:33:00.000-05:00

We are all settled into our new spot here in The Piazza and loving it! Shot term, we got in at exactly the wrong time, just as the cold weather got here. But no worries, I'm POSITIVE that this was 100% the right move for us long term. Those of you that have been up here know what I'm talking about. FREE PARKING! No parking authority either, and MORE stores, bars, galleries and restaurants than on South Street. Where we are is the like the north hub, you can park here and check out The Piazza, Liberties Walk and the rest of 2nd Street between here and Art Star. There's easily over 50 shops. For everyone who bitches about the 'Insta-City' and 'Planned Vibe' up here--get over it. There are more people up here busting their collective ass than anywhere else that I know of. As far as the planned aspect, etc... the guy who built this place said it best-what hurt South Street, Manayunk, & the rest was different landlords all trying to get the most money. It didn't matter who was paying it. Here everyone is doing something different by design. Bottom line is that we're not going to wind up with 15 earring stores here. I'll take it!
Right now we have amazing artwork up from Joe Leonard, Bird Reynolds and Monique Ligons. The show runs until New Years Day and shouldn't be missed. It's called 'Wild Things' and has the theme of animals in human situations like performing on stage, gangster activities and war games with bunnies and German Shepherds.
Also, we're happy to announce that Gabe Sapolsky of Dragon Gate USA and Evolve Wrestling will be joining us on a regular basis. We are their official address, so stop by and say hello...
New in stock...
More REBEL 8 than ever, new toys from Kid Robot and more, new Jinxed/Upset the System designs, all of the new Juxtapoz books, and MORE on the way for Christmas!
Also, we're headed up to Provincetown this weekend for the Helltown Christmas Bazaar and to lay groundwork for this summer. Stay tuned...

I just ordered blank wooden hearts...

2009-12-05T19:55:00.001-05:00

...for this years heArt Show, if you want in get at us...
mikesupermodel@comcast.net

Getting ready for the holidaze...

2009-11-21T17:42:00.002-05:00

Unbelievably, the holiday shopping season is almost here and we're stocking up. Check it...

Next show with Toothless Cat at The Piazza

2009-11-09T14:00:00.003-05:00

All good things must come to an end, so if you haven't seen Paul Romano's solo Workhardened show or been here since Friday to see the new pieces, get your ass in here. The show's last day is 11/19.
It DOES make room for our next big event opening on November 21st with BIRD (reynolds), Monique Ligons and Joe Leonard. Good stuff...

Flea Market this Saturday (Halloween)

2009-10-29T19:06:00.002-04:00

Stop by the Piazza this SaturDAY. We'll have a table outside unloading knick-knacks, action figures, books and about 200 frames for next to nothing! We just moved to a smaller house so we need to get rid of A LOT of stuff CHEAP! Starts at 11a.m.

TODAY Paul Romano in-store today/ Vagina show tonight!

2009-10-24T14:17:00.002-04:00

Join us today from 4-9p.m. for an appearance from Paul Romano. He silk-screened two separate MadLibs posters that he'll complete with you for your own special 'collaboration'.
Also tonight at The Painted Bride-230 Vine Street. Check out the April Flores Love Toy art show. Artists were given a plaster cast of April Flores' hoo-ha to paint. It's a killer roster featuring work from COOP, Jim Mahfood, Misha, Small Paul, Kozyndan, Axis, Joy LessPosh, Eric Eaton, JoKa, Mo Moussa, Molly Crabapple and more. I was at the New York opening and SOME of the pieces were great. Definitely worth a look. Also Clamfight and Bitchslicer will be playing. Starts at 7:30...

Go Phils!!!

2009-10-13T17:04:00.002-04:00

...I'm so happy that this team belongs to Philadelphia. We endured the Bruce Ruffins, John Felskes, Lance Parrishs, of the world for years and last night (and 20 more like them) made this a team for the ages.

By the way NEW Mongers and Rebel 8 hoodies in today!

Danziggy Stardust tee back in stock!

2009-10-12T17:38:00.002-04:00

First off-A BIG thank you to everyone who stopped by for the Paul Romano opening this past Saturday. We were packed from 2-11p.m. and no one seemed to leave disappointed. His work will be on display until November 20th, so it's not too late to stop by and check it out.
Back by popular demand is the infamous Danziggy Stardust tee. Guys and girls sizes in stock! check it...

This Saturday 2-10 p.m.-Paul Romano-'WORKHARDENED'

2009-10-08T20:38:00.002-04:00

The Toothless Cat Gallery and Jinxed at the Piazza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are pleased to present the first solo exhibition by artist, and Philadelphia native Paul Romano. Paul is well known in the music scene having created groundbreaking album artwork for bands like Mastodon, Chiodos, Trivium, Hate Eternal, Death By Stereo, The Acacia Strain, The Red Chord, Godflesh,Withered, Dälek and many more.

This solo exhibition will feature the original paintings of Mastodon's "Leviathan", Hate Eternal's "I, Monarch", Chiodos's "Bone Palace Ballet" and a vast collection of drawings, paintings, hand printed photographs and screen prints- all for sale.

The show will open on October 10th and continue through November 10th, 2009. An opening reception will be held on October 10th at 2-10 PM. A special event entitled "Collaborate With The Artist" is planned for October 24th at 4 --8 PM and will feature interactive word games (MadLibs) written, designed and screen printed by the artist. Paul Romano will be present at both of these events.
I know I always say this is our biggest, best show ever. But for real this time! This is gonna be huge...

About the Artist

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Romano was educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and The University of the Arts. His narrative driven, baroque art has been celebrated and sought after in the music industry for the past decade. He has visually branded close to 200 albums by such bands as Mastodon, Chiodos, Trivium, Hate Eternal, Death By Stereo, The Acacia Strain, The Red Chord, Godflesh, Withered, and Dälek, serving collectively as art director, designer, and artist. His influences range from mythology and theology to Japanese woodcuts, World of Interiors Magazine, and human and animal anatomies - an influence that he nurtured while working at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia. Having achieved commercial success, the prolific Romano is broadening his creative focus on more fine art based works.

New toys in the catalog section!

2009-10-06T19:47:00.002-04:00

Finally! Click on the 'toys' section in the catalog to see a few of our in stock items. More to come...
(I told you I was gonna fix it)

Getting settled in...

2009-09-26T16:01:00.003-04:00

As we celebrate our first month here at our new location, all I can say is-finally! Having the weight of 4th street off of our shoulders has been great. I won't bash South Street because there are still plenty of good friends and great things there, but it was definitely time for us to move on. After 5+ years, we took that location as far as it could go. There are so many positive things going on here at The Piazza, we're just happy to be a part of them. Merging with our friends at The Toothless Cat gallery has been a huge bonus for us. We've been involved with original art from the beginning of Jinxed's retail space with openings and giving artists we liked an outlet for their work. Our new location has more than doubled our usable wall space and opened us up to new artists like Paul Romano who's show opens here on October 10th. It also will enable us to take events like our annual heArt Show to the next level. This lets us address some weaknesses that have held us back for at least the past couple of years- like not enough new designs, not enough girls stuff, and no real wholesale program. We can't get it done overnight, but at least now we cut our overhead enough to get some things accomplished. Expect to see new shirt designs from Patt Attack and hopefully Dave Weeks soon. We also will be reloading Poketo, Kid Robot, Sullen and new book titles this week. We've said it before and mean it, we can't exist without you-so if you have any suggestions or requests-don't hesitate to tell us! Thanks for making it with us this far....

We have these in stock-for real...

2009-09-20T19:51:00.000-04:00

Next show with Toothless Cat at The Piazza

2009-09-17T18:49:00.004-04:00

Please join us next Friday-9/25 for our next art opening with; B.J. Betts, Todd Noble Holloway, Andrew Clarke, The Gus, Topper, Eric Eaton & Mark Lukasavage. We'll be open at noon-the party starts around 6. Refreshments while they last...

TOOTHLESS CAT/JINXED
1050 NORTH HANCOCK ST.
(2nd & Girard Ave.)
Philadelphia 19123

About last night...

2009-09-10T13:51:00.003-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in last nights Dunny release and trading party! It was good to see not only folks who were regulars on 4th street, but also lots of new faces too. New items in today...
BOOKS-
Tolerance-Chris Mars
Love & Hate from Japan-Usugrow
Sedimental Promises-Blaine Fontana
Home Sweet Home-Banksy
The Disposable Skateboard Bible
Juxtapoz Illustration
Flying Fortress
Dirty Pilot Year One Rewind
Abstract Expressionism-Ron English

TOYS-
YWYH-Mark Ryden
BuffMonster Ice Cream Flaovorways
Lei Gong Pigeon
Count Monkula (Pink or Brown)
MORE Nosego figures
2009 Dunnys

Jinxed @ The Piazza
2nd & Girard #86-88
Philadelphia

First Friday video

2009-09-09T14:38:00.003-04:00

Check out this First Friday video put together by the folks at Philthy Blog...
Our new location is all over it!

F1rst Friday September from Philthy Blog on Vimeo.

Dunny release party coming up, DragonGateUSA scores big!

2009-09-07T19:51:00.002-04:00

Don't forget Wednesday, 9/9/9 we're having our Dunny 2009 series release/trading party from 6-9pm. Feel free to bring as much of your vinyl toy collection as you're willing to trade...
Just got back from helping out with Dragon Gate USA's latest event at The Congress Theater in Chicago. It's a venue built in the early '30's and was about the coolest place to watch wrestling in ever. Thanks to everyone that was there. The place was going crazy the entire night and we can't wait to head back in January! Speaking of Dragon Gate, we have tickets on sale for their November 28th show.

New location at The Piazza up and running!!

2009-09-03T13:55:00.002-04:00

Moving sucks! but it's all worth it. Come check out our new store here at The Piazza-2nd & Girard tomorrow from 6-10p.m. for Dreamland Toyworks release of local artist NOSE's new vinyl figure! Not only will you be able to buy one to take home, but we will have 15 customized versions on display. aaaaand...
We have the Friends Stoning Friends show on display. It's was only up for 2 days on 4th street and it's a good one, don't miss it. Aaaaaaaaaaaand...
The 'You are very beautiful' show is also still on display here. Even though we always say it, now is the perfect time to stop by!

2 DAYS LEFT!!!

2009-08-27T11:05:00.003-04:00

Well today and tomorrow are our final days on 4th street, so we hung our 'Friends Stoning Friends' show a day early and you can come see it now. Also, we just got a new shipment of shirts from Mike Giant's Rebel 8, and finally zipper pulls from Tokidoki.We are blowing out some tees as well so we don't have to take them with us...
Just stop in already!
Hopefully, the Amanda Visell tree Dunnys will be here today as well.

Just because we're moving, doesn't mean we're slowing down-

2009-08-24T14:43:00.002-04:00

Not too many exciting things going on in our FINAL week on 4th street. Business as usual. We do have some good stuff from Rebel8 arriving Thursday, as well as the Amanda Visell Dunny from Kid Robot on the same day. And don't forget to join us on Friday for our going away party/art opening...