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Happy Opening Day, Kelly Yamagishi!!T minus 15 minutes until ’s reception to celebrate her first solo exhibition!!
06/07/2026

Happy Opening Day, Kelly Yamagishi!!

T minus 15 minutes until ’s reception to celebrate her first solo exhibition!!

Today’s the day!GIant Robot is proud to present ’s solo exhibition at GR2.Kelly Yamagishi is a 4th generation Japanese A...
06/06/2026

Today’s the day!

GIant Robot is proud to present ’s solo exhibition at GR2.

Kelly Yamagishi is a 4th generation Japanese American illustrator born & raised in the San Gabriel Valley. Most often depicting skeletons (Skelemen) and spirits in her watercolor paintings, she explores themes of playfulness, comfort in quiet, and finding & feeling connections.

Giant Robot 2 is pleased to present Always on My Mind, a solo exhibition by . The exhibition opens on Saturday, June 6, ...
06/02/2026

Giant Robot 2 is pleased to present Always on My Mind, a solo exhibition by . The exhibition opens on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with artwork becoming available online at 12:00 PM PT.

An online exhibition tour will premiere at noon, followed by gallery opening hours beginning at 1:00pm. An opening reception will take place from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Known for her delicate watercolor paintings and whimsical characters, Kelly Yamagishi creates imaginative worlds where small figures, plants, animals, and memories intertwine. Always on My Mind presents a new body of work exploring themes of nature, reflection, and everyday wonder.

The exhibition will remain on view through July 22, 2026.

Always on My Mind will be presented at Giant Robot 2, located at 2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles.

Kelly Yamagishi is a Japanese American illustrator born & raised in SoCal. She enjoys the tactile nature of working traditionally, most often utilizing inks & watercolor to capture the quiet joys of existing & small details.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Michael Arias’ TEKKONKINKREET returned to theatres in a brand new 4K remaster.To...
06/02/2026

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Michael Arias’ TEKKONKINKREET returned to theatres in a brand new 4K remaster.

Tonight’s screening at featured a Q&A with Director Michael Arias and .

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Check out for more info about the beautiful remaster.

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Black, a boy who seeks to bend the city to his will through strength, and White, his innocent counterpart, are two orphaned street kids living in the slums of Treasure Town. When real estate developers threaten to transform Treasure Town into a massive theme park, its very existence is put at risk. Determined to protect both White and their city, Black takes on the yakuza and assassins, gradually losing his innocence as he confronts a dark manifestation within himself.

Featuring dynamic visuals from STUDIO4C (Mind Game) and based on the legendary manga by Taiyo Matsumoto, Tekkonkinkreet remains a beloved cult classic to this day. Set in a world that cannot escape change, it tells a story of unwavering love, complementary bonds, and a prayer that must never be lost.

KAIJU SHOW 2026 stomps its way into Giant Robot Gallery this Saturday!! May 30thThe opening reception party is at 6pm - ...
05/28/2026

KAIJU SHOW 2026 stomps its way into Giant Robot Gallery this Saturday!! May 30th
The opening reception party is at 6pm - Come meet the artists!
The artwork becomes available for purchase first at 11am PT on giantrobot.com
Check out the live Instagram walk through on at 11am PT same day.
The gallery doors open at 12pm but the main party is from 6-9pm.
Regular gallery hours after that are Thursday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm.
Flyer image is by Yoskay Yamamoto

Artists participating include:
Aaron Brown, Addeline Griswold, Aileen Harutunyan, allthingswillbe, Amy Matsush*ta-Beal, Andrew Brandou, Angela Ramones, Angela Song, Anthony Chun, Ari Bean Things, Caitlin Canchola, Christian Leon Guerrero, Cynara Akemi Mori, Deth P Sun, Douglas Gauthier, Eva Goldfinger Scalzo, Evie Chang, Flat Bonnie, Ginger Chen, janettchan, Jennifer Nguyen, Jenn Lima, Jesse Jarldane, John Banh, Joyce Tanaka, Ken Garduno, Kevin Scalzo, Kristen Carmichael, Mari Inukai, Mark Nagata, Matthew Crumpton, Maya Ruiz, Mckensie Young, Megan Rose Ruiz, Nellie Le, Paperobott, Pico Pico, Quathryn, Sean Chao, Shiho Pate, Shino Charlson, Sorie Kim, Stacy Javier, Sun-Min + David, Sun-Mo Koo, Theo Ellsworth, Tinna Guo, Yoskay Yamamoto, Yuriko Oto, Yu Maeda, Zoë Cain and more!

今日からLAのGR2でmogragのグループショーが始まりました！皆さまのご来場お待ちしています。Welcome to LA, ! Let’s celebrate!
05/17/2026

今日からLAのGR2でmogragのグループショーが始まりました！皆さまのご来場お待ちしています。

Welcome to LA, ! Let’s celebrate!

Congratulations to on his successful west coast swing of his book tour. It was awesome to host our friend — our first e...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to on his successful west coast swing of his book tour. It was awesome to host our friend — our first event at the new gallery! The conversation with will be available to view soon on our youtube channel. Stay tuned!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Giant Robot today. Signed books are available at the store and online. Get yours!

!! & in suits! Please welcome our friend Ed Lin at Giant Robot tonight to celebrate his latest novel, The Dead Can’t...
05/15/2026

!! & in suits!

Please welcome our friend Ed Lin at Giant Robot tonight to celebrate his latest novel, The Dead Can’t Make a Living.

Ed Lin will be in conversation with for an evening discussion about the book, writing, and the themes explored in the Taipei Night Market series.

The Dead Can’t Make a Living continues Lin’s acclaimed series, blending crime fiction with observations of culture, identity, and contemporary life. Lin, a three time Asian American Literary Award winner, is known for his compelling storytelling and richly drawn characters.

Jeff Schroeder, a Los Angeles based musician and former member of The Smashing Pumpkins, brings a unique perspective to the conversation, with a background in both music and academia.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

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