Blackie the Cat’s a Be@rbrick! We are so excited about Gary Baseman’s first collaboration with Tokyo-based Medicom in creating the artist’s best friend and creative collaborator. Be@rbrick figures are among the most collectible designer toys in the world, and Baseman is thrilled to see Blackie the Cat’s legacy celebrated in…
Made in LA. Painted and signed by Gary Baseman. A favorite character in Baseman’s world, Ahwroo is the ferociously cute creature representing the hunger and drive humans have when they want something or someone unattainable. Pronounced “ah-wrooo” like an animal howling, and inspired by the werewolf (or The Wolf Man…
The art of Gary Baseman returns to China October 1, 2022 with the exhibition Nine Lives, featuring his longtime companion and creative collaborator Blackie the Cat. With dozens of original drawings and paintings, newly presented videos and large-scale installations, Nine Lives offers a peek into the world of a famous…
“Trick or treat!” Welcome these spooky trick-or-treaters into your home with this limited edition print by Gary Baseman featuring “The Bad Luck 13 Monster Gang.” In celebration of his new book Nightmares of Halloween Past, Baseman has produced an exclusive print version of one of the paintings included in the…
Starting Monday, September 19, 12pm PT, VeVe will auction off a single NFT and a single analogue version of Baseman’s I Will Always Believe Your Lies Check out this cool video about Baseman by VeVe in 3 HERE. More info HERE “I am excited to offer this art piece. This will…
UPDATE 9/26/22: The Baseman webstore has sold out of this book. Please write us at contact@garybaseman.com if you’d like to know if and when we restock. Celebrate Halloween and Baseman’s favorite holiday with a copy of Nightmares of Halloween Past, Vintage Photographs from the Collection of Gary Baseman. Eerie, nostalgic…
Urban Outfitters has just released a collection of streetwear hoodies by Ripple Junction, inspired by your favorite Baseman characters. Get these relaxed hoodies featuring your unconditional friend, Toby; the sweet and naïve ice Creamy; and the mischievous and playful Hotchachacha. These threads come in three different colors and a variety…
From the Archives (August 25, 2021) Today, we stand on the burial ground of thousands of Ice Age creatures, some of whom are Blackie the Cat’s ancestors like the saber-toothed cat. The La Brea Tar Pits is just one place where there are fossils and oil goo that are evidence…
Richard Tait, co-inventor of the game board Cranium passed away on July 25, 2022. Artist Gary Baseman shared on social media his fond remembrance of the collaboration with Tait and Whit Alexander in creating the visual identity and characters for the best-selling and award-winning boardgame Cranium. For many people starting…
