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The Atlantic, 1991

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Fast Company, 2005

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Last Chance for THE MASK OF BLACKIE THE CAT! Very

Last Chance for
THE MASK OF BLACKIE THE CAT!
Very Limited. Hand-painted and Signed by the artist.
Produced and Made in Los Angeles.

I painted a few more BLACKIE THE CAT Masks!
#garybaseman #baseman #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman
To collect one of these rare masks, email contact@garybaseman.com

I AM YOUR PIÑATA! I can’t believe today is the

I AM YOUR PIÑATA!
I can’t believe today is the 20th anniversary of this exhibition, “I am Your Piñata and Other Paintings of Love and Sacrifice” where I explored the topics of human frailty and relationships. I dug deep into self-acceptance, exposing my own personal frailty and insecurities to help learn small truths about the human condition. How do we open ourselves up “to not be afraid to be hit my the big stick of life”?
#iamyourpinata #pinata #garybaseman #baseman
@laluzdejesus
We are all Gluttons for Punishment in the quest of Life Fulfillment!

How many LIVES do you have left? Which life are yo

How many LIVES do you have left?
Which life are you living now in the cycle of our NINE LIVES?
I believe every 10-13 years we move into a new life experience.
I created this painting as one of my major images for this NINE LIVES exhibition. I first drew this image on Feb 27, 2020, when Blackie was deathly ill, but he recovered to live the last of his 9 lives. I became obsessed with this image, drew it on a Chateau Marmont stationary, then painted this image on my latest sketchbook cover, and, eventually painting it on a 18x24 canvas.
NINE LIVES, my 3600 sq ft Solo Exhibition in Beijing China, is at the Wrong Gallery in the 798 Art District. #ninelives #blackiethecatshow #wronggallery_beijing #garybaseman #baseman
I hope one of your life times will be able to experience this exhibition. Please tell all your friends in China about my exhibition!

THE MASK OF BLACKIE THE CAT! Very Limited. Hand-pa

THE MASK OF BLACKIE THE CAT!
Very Limited. Hand-painted and Signed by the artist.
Produced and Made in Los Angeles.

I painted a few more BLACKIE THE CAT Masks!
#garybaseman #baseman #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman
To collect one of these rare masks, email contact@garybaseman.com

LEARN THE HISTORY OF BLACKIE THE CAT. We created a

LEARN THE HISTORY OF BLACKIE THE CAT.
We created a LIBRARY in my NINE LIVES exhibition to educate everyone about Blackie’s accomplishments and our special bound. We added Blackie’s artifacts, books he authored, our photos, and original art.
This is one of many art installations in my 3600 sq ft Solo Exhibition in Beijing China at the Wrong Gallery in the 798 Art District.
This immersive exhibition celebrates Blackie the Cat, through painting, drawing, sculpture, video, art installation, and sound. My goal is to create an Art Experience for those who have never known Blackie the Cat to create a true emotional attachment.
#ninelives #blackiethecatshow #wronggallery_beijing #garybaseman #baseman
Please tell all your friends in China about my exhibition!

LOVER BOY! Blackie the Cat had NINE LIVES and one

LOVER BOY!
Blackie the Cat had NINE LIVES and one was LOVER BOY.
He could be the sweetest. He always greeted guests, was the perfect host, and make people feel comfortable with his Triple Purr.
NINE LIVES, my 3600 sq ft Solo Exhibition in Beijing China, opens today at the Wrong Gallery in the 798 Art District.
This immersive exhibition celebrates the Life & Teachings of Blackie the Cat, through painting, drawing, sculpture, video, art installation, and sound. My goal is to create an Art Experience for those who have never known Blackie the Cat to create a true emotional attachment.
#ninelives #blackiethecatshow #wronggallery_beijing #garybaseman #baseman
This LOVER BOY painting is one of dozens of new art pieces in this new exhibition. Please tell all your friends in China about my exhibition!

THE MASK OF BLACKIE THE CAT! Very Limited. Hand-pa

THE MASK OF BLACKIE THE CAT!
Very Limited. Hand-painted and Signed by the artist.
Produced and Made in Los Angeles.

Only available to our NEWSLETTER RECIPIENTS!
#garybaseman #baseman #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman
We are celebrating the selling out of our Nightmare of Halloween Past book & the Opening of my Beijing NINE LIVES exhibition!
Come sign up to keep informed and receive exclusive info on special drops at contact@garybaseman.com

NINE LIVES is LIVE! NINE LIVES, my 3600 sq ft Solo

NINE LIVES is LIVE!
NINE LIVES, my 3600 sq ft Solo Exhibition in Beijing China, opens today at the Wrong Gallery in the 798 Art District.
This immersive exhibition celebrates the Life & Teachings of Blackie the Cat, through painting, drawing, sculpture, video, art installation, and sound. My goal is to create an Art Experience for those who have never known Blackie the Cat to create a true emotional attachment.
#ninelives #blackiethecatshow #wronggallery_beijing #garybaseman #baseman
#catsofinstagram
This is truly a special Caturday!
Please tell all your friends in China about my exhibition!

THE MASK OF BLACKIE THE CAT! Very Limited. Hand-pa

THE MASK OF BLACKIE THE CAT!
Very Limited. Hand-painted and Signed by the artist.
Produced and Made in Los Angeles.

Only available to our NEWSLETTER RECIPIENTS!
#garybaseman #baseman #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman
We are celebrating the selling out of our Nightmare of Halloween Past book & the Opening of my Beijing NINE LIVES exhibition!
Come sign up to keep informed and receive exclusive info on special drops at contact@garybaseman.com

SPECIAL MASK! Only available to our NEWSLETTER REC

SPECIAL MASK!
Only available to our NEWSLETTER RECIPIENTS!
We are celebrating the selling out of our Nightmare of Halloween Past book & the Opening of my Beijing NINE LIVES exhibition!
#garybaseman #baseman #blackiebaseman #blackiethecatshow
Come sign up to keep informed and receive exclusive info on special drops at contact@garybaseman.com

BLACKIE’S PET! I was as much Blackie’s Pet as

BLACKIE’S PET!
I was as much Blackie’s Pet as he was mine.
NINE LIVES, my 3600 sq ft Solo Exhibition in Beijing China, opens this Sat, Oct 1st, at Wrong Gallery in the 798 Art District.
This immersive exhibition celebrates the Life & Teachings of Blackie the Cat, through painting, drawing, sculpture, video, art installation, and sound. My goal is to create an Art Experience for those who have never known Blackie the Cat to create a true emotional attachment.
#ninelives #blackiethecatshow #wronggallery_beijing #garybaseman #baseman
This 24x18 inch painting is one of dozens of new art pieces! Please tell all your friends in China about my exhibition!

BAD ASS! Blackie the Cat was a Bad Ass! Just one o

BAD ASS!
Blackie the Cat was a Bad Ass! Just one of his many NINE LIVES!
My 3600 sq ft Solo Exhibition in Beijing China opens this Saturday, Oct 1st, 2022 at Wrong Gallery in the 798 Art District.
This immersive exhibition celebrates the Life & Teachings of Blackie the Cat, through painting, drawing, sculpture, video, art installation, and sound. My goal is to create an Art Experience for those who have never known Blackie the Cat to create a true emotional attachment.
#ninelives #blackiethecatshow #wronggallery_beijing #garybaseman #baseman
Please tell all your friends in China about my exhibition!

ALL GONE! Like a Spirit in the night! My Nightmar

ALL GONE! Like a Spirit in the night!
My Nightmare of Halloween Past is SOLD OUT. But we still have a few “The Bad Luck 13 Monster Gang” Print left. If you own the book, it’s not complete without this Limited Edition Print. It’s like having a Phantom limb!
#nightmaresofhalloweenpast #halloween #garybaseman #baseman
Thank you to everyone who supported our Special Haunted Book Project!

Another Birthday! Spending so much time on my upco

Another Birthday!
Spending so much time on my upcoming exhibition, Nine Lives,
it makes one think about how many lives one has lived so far, and how many do we have left. How we go through cycles and reinvent ourselves every 9-13 years. Well, at least, I have.
I’ve generally been blessed with an existence of living as an artist my entire life. I’m grateful for it, I know I made this choice but I don’t take it for granted. I also know health, friendship, community, love, and giving back need to play as important a role.
Bosko and I and the memory of Blackie the Cat thank everyone for your love and support.

NINE LIVES! My 3600 sq ft Solo Exhibition in Beiji

NINE LIVES!
My 3600 sq ft Solo Exhibition in Beijing China opens October 1st, 2022 at Wrong Gallery in the 798 Art District.
This immersive exhibition celebrates the Life & Teachings of Blackie the Cat, through painting, drawing, sculpture, video, art installation, and sound. My goal is to create an Art Experience for those who have never known Blackie the Cat to create a true emotional attachment.
#ninelives #blackiethecatshow #wronggallery_beijing #garybaseman #baseman
Please tell all your friends in China about my exhibition!

BOSKO’S always on my mind! Bosko’s getting big

BOSKO’S always on my mind!
Bosko’s getting bigger, turning 2 years old, but he will always be my baby.
Here is a sampling of our self portraits since we have been together! He has always been stylish!
#boskobaseman #garybaseman #baseman
HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY, BOSKO!

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY, BOSKO! I can’t believe how

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY, BOSKO!
I can’t believe how much Bosko has grown and developed since he came into my life. I’m proud how Bosko has become “The World’s Greatest Flying Cat!” He’s been a fine student of the Teachings of Blackie the Cat and a great assistant as we prep for our upcoming Beijing exhibition.
#boskobaseman #garybaseman #baseman
Please everyone wish BOSKO a Happy Birthday! 💙💛

Two Birthdays are coming up and a big opening in t

Two Birthdays are coming up and a big opening in the next few days.
But no one will get a cake as beautiful like this.
@conjurers_kitchen made this cake to honor Blackie the Cat at his memorial last year.
I’ve been buried with work and didn’t know what to post so I dreamt of this beautiful creation.
#garybaseman #baseman #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman

TODAY is ELIFANT APPRECIATION DAY! So we cut a spe

TODAY is ELIFANT APPRECIATION DAY!
So we cut a special video of BLACKIE THE CAT battling the RED ELIFANTS. As we prepare for our big NINE LIVES exhibition in Beijing, we will celebrate his MIGHTY PAW. #elephantappreciationday #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman #ninelives #garybaseman #baseman
Blackie the Cat knocked down these Red Elifants for over 10 years as a ritual remembering his Family Plight, soon to be a book.

Sneak Peak: For my upcoming exhibition NINE LIVES

Sneak Peak: For my upcoming exhibition NINE LIVES in BEIJING CHINA! I’m excited to celebrate Blackie the Cat’s Life & Magical Brilliance with the world!#wronggallery_beijing #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman
Opening is this October 1st!

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