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New Print: Sam Flores “FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLE BEE”

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Released in conjunction with Sam Flores’ new exhibition at FIFTY24SF Gallery, Lion and the Lamb, Upper Playground and Sam have just released a brand new print, “Flight of the Bumble Bee.” Printed in an edition of 200, the giclee on Archival Cotton Rag-Stock is a 17″ x 22″ print. Now available in our webstore.

17″ x 22″

Giclee on Archival Cotton Rag-Stock

Edition of 200

Released in conjunction with his “Lion and The Lamb” exhibition at our FIFTY24SF Gallery.

$200

Sam Flores “Jungle Fever” App by 99CentBrains

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In conjunction with Sam Flores’ exhibition, Lion and the Lamb, now open at our FIFTY24SF Gallery, Upper Playground, 99CentBrains, and Sam Flores have teamed up for the sticker app, Jungle Fever. Create fantastical works of art, using Sam Flores’ original works and illustrations. Decorate and enhance your photos with Frames, objects, and other elements. When your done, upload and share.

Tag your photos #junglefever

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Sam Flores “Lion and the Lamb” Opening Photos, Part 1

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This past Wednesday night, on the ever-so rare 12/12/12, Sam Flores returned to the block and opened Lion and the Lamb, a new body of work at our FIFTY24SF Gallery. Go check it out!

A big thank you to everyone who came out, waiting in line, hung out with Sam, and remember, the show is up until February 12.

All photography by Patrick Kawahara.

Sam Flores
Lion and the Lamb
Opens December 12, 2012.
Closes February 12, 2013.

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David Choe x RZA for “The Gift Show”

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Scion is pleased to announce a group exhibition consisting of artists, brands, music labels, and bands entitled “The Gift Show”. The exhibition enlists over 50 participants to contribute unique items, all to benefit Superstorm Sandy Relief Efforts. And part of this is David Choe and the RZA have teamed up for a special collaborative print. Even our old friend Sage Vaughn is in the show…

Opening Reception – Saturday, December 15th, 2012 7-10pm

On View – December 15th – January 5th 2013

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Preview: Sam Flores, tonight, 12/12/12 @ FIFTY24SF Gallery

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Just a reminder, Sam Flores highly anticipated solo exhibtion at our FIFTY24SF Gallery, featuring brand new works from San Francisco-based fine artist, opens tonight, Wednesday, December 12 in San Francisco.

Lion marks Flores’ first showing in his hometown in nearly a decade, and his first solo show since 2011′s Cairo exhibition at Articulate Baboon. Flores has long been a collaborator with Upper Playground, with his 12Grain line a staple in our collection every year.

The exhibition opens tonight, Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at FIFTY24SF Gallery in San Francisco.

“My new show delves into themes that I touch on a lot in my work,” Flores told us. “The struggle of good and bad light and dark, innocence and evil. I’m taking you to a more rich, colorful world of struggle temptation and hope.”

For more information, contact Gallery@FIFTY24SF.com

Sam Flores
Lion and the Lamb
Opens December 12, 2012.
Closes February 12, 2013.

FIFTY24SF Gallery
218 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, Calfornia

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