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Tonight at Thinkspace – show catalog and print release from João Ruas

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This evening at Thinkspace we will be releasing a beautiful hardcover show catalog from João Ruas featuring all the works from 'YORE'.

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Limited Edition of 50 copies 40 Full Color Pages printed on 128 GSM matte paper with 140 GSM matte end papers Hardcover (Smythe Sewn / square-backed) 7x7 inches Signed and stamped by the artist Published by Thinkspace in association with Eidolon Fine Arts

Each show catalog will also come with the following bonus items:

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'Process Works Sketchbook' - reproduction of Ruas' sketchbook for 'YORE' 28 pages saddle-stitched 5x7 inches Limited to 50 copies Signed and stamped by the artist

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A mini giclee print of 'Cerberus' Printed on GSM Museo II paper 6.5x5" Limited to 50 copies Signed and stamped by the artist

The hardback show catalog + sketchbook reproduction + mini show print

ALL for only $50

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PLUS we'll be publishing a new giclee print edition from Ruas as well:

'Nymphs V' Edition of 25 (plus 3APs + 1PP) Hand-signed and numbered by the artist Giclee print on Museo Portfolio Rag Paper 13″ x 11.75″ with 11×9.25″ image area $60 each

Both the show catalog and the giclee print will be issued tonight during the opening reception for 'YORE' - come Monday we'll post a link on our webshop for out of state collectors.

This Saturday only you will be able to get both the show catalog 'set' along with the print for 'Nymphs V' for only $100 - in person purchases only

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Please note we'll also have a handful of copies of 'Minion' - Ruas' limited edition sketchbook reproduction that was first offered at this past July's ComiCon. 'Minion' will be available for $36 each.

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João Ruas 'YORE'

TONIGHT - Sat, Nov. 5th 5-8PM

Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd. in Culver City, CA / www.thinkspacegallery.com

Recommended openings for Sat, Nov. 5th

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Sat, Nov. 5th 6-10PM Crewest 110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272 ‘Top of the Dome 8’ – annual exhibition in celebration of Dia de los Muertos featuring a gallery full of customized ceramic skulls created by local artists from around Los Angeles www.crewest.com

Sat, Nov. 5th 10AM-5PM ($7 admission) Pasadena Convention Center Exhibit Hall A @ 300 E. Green St. in Pasadena Designer Con – 6th year of this annual art and design convention that brings together collectible toys and designer apparel with underground pop art – check out the site for the full lineup of events and guests www.designercon.com

Sat, Nov. 5th 8PM-12:30AM ($8 admission) Hive Gallery 729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles ‘3rd Annual Master Blasters of Sculpture’ group show featuring works from Chet Zar, Stephen Chiodo, Heather Henson, Nathan Cartwright, Lee Anne Hale, Erick Rodriguez, Ver Mar, and many, many more www.thehivegallery.com

Sat, Nov. 5th 7-11PM Hold Up Art 358 East 2nd in downtown Los Angeles ‘Trash’ group show featuring Craig “Skibs” Barker, Kelly Castillo, Alex Chiu, Matthew Hodges, Cody Lusby, Noel Paris, Ryan Pratt, Kilby Rodell, and Danny Schutt (On view through Dec. 1st) www.holdupart.com

Sat, Nov. 5th 8-11PM La Luz De Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667 Billy Shire celebrates 25 years of groundbreaking art shows with a major exhibition of works by La Lauz de Jesus’s finest, a who’s who of art world luminaries (On view through Nov. 27th) www.laluzdejesus.com

Sat, Nov. 5th, 5-8PM thinkspace 6009 Washington Blvd. in Culver City ‘YORE’ from Joao Ruas + ‘Here Be Dragons’ featuring Andrea Offermann in the project room + new works from Peter Taylor in the office (On view through Nov. 26th) www.thinkspacegallery.com

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