Mighty Tanaka - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Mighty Tanaka. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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“Jellyfish? Why Jellyfish?”
Chances are, if you’ve walked the city streets of Manhattan or Brooklyn within the past three or four years, you have seen a spray painted image on the walls that may resemble a jellyfish. These gestural,...More »
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Herb Smith and Chris Otley “Here & There”
Autumn is a season of change. As the Earth begins to cycle back to the cold, both humans and animals begin their process of preparing for the winter that lies ahead. In these last gasps of sunshine and...More »
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“The Ides of Summer” Exhibition
The Ides of Summer will feature a number of long time Mighty Tanaka artists as well as some recent arrivals at the gallery. The show features an array of both Street Art and Fine Art, which spans the...More »
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JMR “Ways and Means”
The stroke of a brush can tell you so much about a person. One simple movement expresses who they are, where they have been, how they are feeling, what they believe and so forth. The application from...More »
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Alexandra Pacula “veloCity”
New York City is known by many names but one stands out above the rest: The City That Never Sleeps. It is a thriving metropolis that is constantly in motion, creating a life of its own, charged with an...More »
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“Eye vs Eye” Exhibition
Chris RWK & Michael “Sugar Fueled” Banks represent a jovial and carefree side to life, expressing their interpretations of the world through a series of light hearted characters that invites one to...More »
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Skewville “Sucks Either Way”
Identity is one of the most inherent forces on the planet. It defines everything about us: our culture, language, style, beliefs, personality and more. It demonstrates both our outward perception and...More »
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“NYCHOS” Exhibition
Originally from Austria, NYCHOS has taken the world by storm, creating awe inspiring murals and artwork of a unique subject matter. He literally dissects his work, deconstructing iconic characters by peeling...More »
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Alexandra Beaty “It’s All Black & White”
Mighty Tanaka presents the curatorial talent of Rasu Jilani of Coup d’etat Brooklyn and Alexandra Beaty. Rasu has a keen eye for talent and his success with Coup d’etat Brooklyn is a testiment to his...More »
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“The Devil in the Details” Exhibition
Artists possess the unique ability to create something tangible by properly articulating imagery in their heads and translating it onto a medium that can be viewed and critiqued by all. The process of...More »
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Hellbent “Even Romantics Love Violence”
What happens when you take a step out of your comfort zone and explore something new? Do you get excited and filled with adventure? Or perhaps you grow frustrated, trying to find your way back to familiar...More »
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Ellen Stagg & Hiroshi Kumagai "Seeing Double"
Seeing Double features the erotic artwork of Ellen Stagg & Hiroshi Kumagai. The two artists are each highly influenced by one others work as they both choose to represent different interpretations...More »
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Fedele Spadafora & Jeff Faerber "The Subliminal & Sublime"
Mighty Tanaka presents The Subliminal & Sublime featuring the art of Fedele Spadafora & Jeff Faerber. Subliminal ideas are constantly being introduced to us through a variety of methods. Television,...More »
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Nathan Vincent "DON'T MAKE ME count to three!"
Power structures exist all around us and influence every level of society. Because of this, roles have been established and appointed, creating a modern caste system which envelopes the culture in which...More »
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"Vis-á-Vis" Exhibition
Everyone is unique. From the moment we take our first breath to the moment we take our last, there resides a remarkable spark of individuality that exists in each and every one of us. The ways in which...More »
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John Breiner "Sooner or Later...We All Make The Little Flowers Grow"
Mighty Tanaka brings you our next show by John Breiner called Sooner or Later...We All Make The Little Flowers Grow. John Breiner is an artist that we have known and admired for many years and we are excited...More »
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Miguel Ovalle "Stealth Reflections"
Mighty Tanaka kicks off the start of the gallery season with our next show called Stealth Reflections, a solo show and installation by the hugely talented artist Miguel Ovalle. The diversity of his artwork...More »
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Chris Stain & Joe Iurato "Deep In The Cut"
With a steady hand, precise cuts are dutifully made, revealing the negative space that lies beyond. Like a virtual roadmap, these incisions dictate the direction and flow of the artwork, building layers...More »
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Flying Fortress "The One Man Army"
Sound the alarms! Teddy Troopers are invading our shores! They are storming the beaches and parachuting down from the sky, driven by their insatiable appetite for world domination. Wearing oversized...More »
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Alexandra Pacula "Shifting Perspectives"
The Manhattan Bridge, standing like a proud cobalt giant, stretching its outreached arms to connect two landscapes and bring people together. With feet of stone resting peacefully in the muddy waters of...More »
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Gigi Chen & H. Veng Smith "The Birds and The Bees"
Spring is the season for growth and renewal and with it, people come together in joyous celebration. Drunk off the familiar sensation of green grasses and blossoming flora, the world is alive and full...More »
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"Color & Motion" Exhibition
Worlds are created, destroyed and manipulated with a single stroke of the brush. Through the swirling movement and radiant bursts exists an abstract landscape of hostile environments intertwined with...More »
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Cake & Don Pablo Pedro "Inside Out"
Look in the mirror, what do you see? Does your reflection smile back at you? Or does it hide behind layers of doubt? As each of us interprets the notion of self differently, the ways in which we choose...More »
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"Lost & Found" Exhibition
Look around you; the world is full of art. We all know the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”, however, some individuals choose to take that phrase to heart. Artists from a range of...More »
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"Robots Will Kill & Friends" Exhibition
For over a decade, Chris & H. Veng Smith of Robots Will Kill have been a staple of the American Street Art community. Their artwork boasts iconic characters that are frequently seen on the streets...More »
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Poster Boy "Not For Prophet"
Living in a metropolis like New York City, we're constantly bombarded with a magnitude of imagery and advertisements from every angle. The inescapable chains of consumerism tempts the mind through the...More »
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"Final Showdown" Exhibition
Mighty Tanaka presents an inventory show at the Mighty Tanaka gallery for the weekend of the Dumbo Arts Festival. We will display our entire remaining inventory as we prepare for our move to our new location....More »
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"Layers" Exhibition
A show of collage and dimensions featuring the work of Josh Goldstein, Max Greis and Hiroshi Kumagai The dimensions of life are all around us, constantly interacting and playing with our senses. It...More »
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Hellbent & John Breiner "A Smiled Distress"
Balance. All life on Earth depends on it. However, human's impact on the world is disrupting the natural cycle, suffocating the planet. We have reached a breaking point as human beings teeter on the...More »
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Robbie Busch "Chick-A-Boom"
Drop the lights, cue the music and prepare to be entertained by beautiful women and fantastic artwork. With the shake of the tassels and the twirl of the pasties, this exotic dance teases the senses and...More »
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"Casual Encounters: A Journey Through The Ridiculous, The Absurd & The Extreme" Exhibition
Applying pen to paper is one of the simplest forms of art one can produce. However, to do it well is a true feat No matter how simple or complex, the drawing conveys the artist’s id and deepest subconscious....More »
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Ellis G. "Permanently Temporary"
Ellis Gallagher, AKA Ellis G, is the quintessential street artist, having created a highly unique and stylized interpretation of the City and its surroundings that New Yorkers take for granted. Through...More »
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"12x12" Exhibition
The holidays’ are upon us once again and now is the time to start thinking about the perfect gift for that special somebody in your life! Celebrating our one-year anniversary at our current location,...More »
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"Elegant Discord" Exhibition
The four classically trained artists exemplify the growing surge of Modern Realism through their interpretations of life and the changing world around them. We would be delighted to invite you out for...More »
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"Cimmerian Shade" Exhibition
Autumn is in full swing, and while the weather may be a bit unpredictable, you can rest assured that Mighty Tanaka will remain consistent, bringing you another captivating show for October. We are proud...More »
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"Iconography, A Reflection of Anonymity" Exhibition
New York City is rich with colors, sounds, textures, personal exchanges and human interactions, a scene constantly in motion. Through the busy veil of urban lifestyles is an artistic detail that binds...More »
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"Back To School Sale" Exhibition
Is it just me, or did summer fly by just a little too quickly? Now that the gallery season has returned, what better way is there to kick things off than a Back to School Sale! We have brought out and...More »
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"Cityscapes Photography" Exhibition
Mighty Tanaka is excited to present our next show entitled CityScapes, a four person photography show that delves into and documents a variety of perspectives in and around NYC. Featuring the work of...More »
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"Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell" Exhibition
Mighty Tanaka brings you our latest installment entitled Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, a six-person group show that exposes our individual insecurities and transcends our personal observations. Through...More »
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AVOID pi & infinity "Babel Code : Osmotic Transmissions"
Thought provoking Street Artists AVOID pi & infinity team up for their first duo show together entitled Babel Code. Peering through a semiotic Petri dish intermixed with sub-conscious communication,...More »
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JMR "Of Clouds and Something Else"
Mighty Tanaka brings you Of Clouds and Something Else, a solo art show by JMR. As he skirts the boundary between Street Art and Fine Art, JMR has been constantly evolving his neo-abstract technique over...More »