Be@rbrick is more than a collectible – it is a global cultural phenomenon that moves seamlessly between art, fashion, and popular culture.
Since its launch by Medicom Toy in 2001, Be@rbrick has become an icon of contemporary art, with the figure’s simple bear shape serving as a canvas for collaborations with some of the world’s most influential artists, designers, and brands.
Each Be@rbrick is a miniature artwork, often released in limited editions that quickly become highly sought-after collectibles. Through collaborations ranging from streetwear giants like Nike and Supreme to artists such as KAWS and the Andy Warhol Foundation, Be@rbrick has established itself as a bridge between collector culture and contemporary art.
At Mankovsky Gallery, we see Be@rbrick as a natural part of our curated selection – objects that capture the spirit of the times and demonstrate how art can take shape in unexpected ways.
Shuby
Shuby's street art began in 2006 with work inspired by the singer and dancer Josephine Baker, illustrator Martin Sharp and film maker Busby Berkeley's, 'Lady In The Tutti Frutti Hat'. The common motif of the three being the banana. Shuby has pasted her collaged posters in many destinations around the world from busy cities like New York, London, Paris and Sydney to abandoned worlds of Doel, Belgium and Teufelsberg spy station, Berlin.