This year’s show puts the spotlight on more than 150 unique pieces inspired by classic videogames, created by 100 artists from around the globe, including Luke Chueh, Thomas Han, Bob Dob, Ashley Wood, Nicole Gustaffson, Ken Wong, Ruben Ireland, Nan Lawson, Cory Schmitz, JC Richard, Jude Buffum, Rich Pellegrino, Travis Chen, We Buy Your Kids and Mike Mitchell, among many other tremendous talents.
“Videogames are just as important to culture as movies, music, books and beyond. iam8bit strives to pay loving homage to the incredible imagination that was present in retro games, with an eye toward immortalizing the characters and worlds we love,” said Jon M. Gibson, co-curator of the show. “We’ve been doing this for 10 years now, which in art world years, means iam8bit is about due for a cyborg hip replacement. We’re very excited to have earned such fanfare from the community.”
iam8bit originated the themed pop culture art show movement with the inaugural iam8bit show in 2005, igniting a worldwide trend that, a decade later, inspired hundreds of galleries and brands to remix nostalgia and fanfare. But rather than remain complacent, iam8bit continues to innovate, having grown exponentially into an international art showcase that brings together imaginative works blending art, games and pop culture, constantly exposing the work of talented artists in the community.
“Videogames are just as important to culture as movies, music, books and beyond. iam8bit strives to pay loving homage to the incredible imagination that was present in retro games, with an eye toward immortalizing the characters and worlds we love,” said Jon M. Gibson, co-curator of the show. “We’ve been doing this for 10 years now, which in art world years, means iam8bit is about due for a cyborg hip replacement. We’re very excited to have earned such fanfare from the community.”
iam8bit originated the themed pop culture art show movement with the inaugural iam8bit show in 2005, igniting a worldwide trend that, a decade later, inspired hundreds of galleries and brands to remix nostalgia and fanfare. But rather than remain complacent, iam8bit continues to innovate, having grown exponentially into an international art showcase that brings together imaginative works blending art, games and pop culture, constantly exposing the work of talented artists in the community.
Opening night is on Thursday, June 18 from 7-11PM. The exhibit will run from then until July 5 at the iam8bit gallery located at 2147 W. Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles. A sample of some of the pieces can be seen in the gallery below.
