Last night in Los Angeles, a line extended down the street outside of
Gallery 1988 as enthusiasts of art, classic video games and free booze waited to check out the opening of this year's I Am 8-Bit art opening. The diverse lineup of artwork (over 200 pieces by more than 100 artists) was fueled by gamer nostalgia, with all of the work inspired by old-school video games.
Mario and Luigi drinking moonshine? Check.
The Frog from 'Frogger' now on crutches as a result of being hit by multiple cars? Check.
Link and Princess Zelda goofing off in a photo booth? Check.
Other highlights included performances by nerdcore bands ComputeHer and 8 Bit Weapon, a mammoth five-and-a-half foot Atari controller hooked up to games being projected on a wall outside, and a surprising number of living, breathing women (generally a rarity at video game-related events).
Get your art collector on at
1988 Gallery, and find more info at
I Am 8-bit.