illustration by felicia chiao colorful playful flowers and worms with smiling faces

Special Events

Giant Robot Biennale 5—Opening Celebration

illustration by felicia chiao colorful playful flowers and worms with smiling faces

Special Events

Giant Robot Biennale 5—Opening Celebration

Join the artists of Giant Robot for first access to Giant Robot Biennale 5 with free admission, engaging art, music, activities, and more that celebrate a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture and an influential brand encompassing pop art, skateboard, comic book, graphic arts, and vinyl toy culture!

SCHEDULE

  • 6 p.m.–9 p.m.: Explore the exhibitions, cash bar, and Kogi BBQ and MANEATINGPLANT food trucks
  • 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.: DJs
  • 7:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.: Welcome remarks
  • 8 p.m.–9 p.m.: Dan the Automator

JANM Members: RSVP to receive expedited, members-only entry to the event.

 

Giant Robot Biennale 5 features artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto, among others. Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the brand’s ethos.

Questions regarding this event may be directed to publicprograms@janm.org

Free; reservations required

Friday, Mar 01, 2024

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST

Japanese American National Museum

100 North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Join the artists of Giant Robot for first access to Giant Robot Biennale 5 with free admission, engaging art, music, activities, and more that celebrate a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture and an influential brand encompassing pop art, skateboard, comic book, graphic arts, and vinyl toy culture!

SCHEDULE

  • 6 p.m.–9 p.m.: Explore the exhibitions, cash bar, and Kogi BBQ and MANEATINGPLANT food trucks
  • 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.: DJs
  • 7:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.: Welcome remarks
  • 8 p.m.–9 p.m.: Dan the Automator

JANM Members: RSVP to receive expedited, members-only entry to the event.

 

Giant Robot Biennale 5 features artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto, among others. Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the brand’s ethos.

Questions regarding this event may be directed to publicprograms@janm.org

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