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Today on The Creative Independent

Devo frontman and composer Mark Mothersbaugh details how gaining and then losing his sight changed his artistic outlook, the misanthropic potential of the beats, and his collection of square dance vinyl.
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Come see us at DEVO the documentary at doc10.org/devo on May 2 in Chicago!

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Devo Sundance Variety

Variety: ‘Devo’ Review: Chris Smith’s Documentary About the Jump-Suited Robo-Rock Avatars of De-Evolution Is as Much Fun as Its Subject

The film traces the band's music, its videos, its roots in the embers of the counterculture, its freak success, and its big message, which remains prophetic and often misunderstood.
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Devo Sundance LA TIMES

LA Times: Still whipping it good, Devo looks back on 50 years via a new Sundance documentary

With their yellow radiation suits, red “energy dome” hats and manic energy, part playful and part angry, the band Devo combined the futuristic glamour of new wave with atomic-age anxieties and post-’60s disillusionment. Its biggest hit, 1980’s “Whip It,” injected subversive satire straight into the heart of the American cultural mainstream.
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Devo Documentary Premier

Devotees at the world premiere of DEVO by Chris Smith, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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The Warhol 30th Annivarsary Gala

Every five years, we celebrate the establishment of the largest single artist museum in North America, in a city that shaped the artist Andy Warhol went on to become.We will present our 30th Anniversary Gala at Rivers of Steel’s Carrie Blast Furnaces, a National Historical Landmark and vestige of 20th century Pittsburgh. This unique post-industrial venue will dance between legacy and the leading edge as it is presented in conversation with the contemporary pop art of KAWS. Read more about our exhibition KAWS + Warhol. Buy Tickets in link below.
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The Warhol 30th Annivarsary Gala with Kaws

On May 18, The Warhol will present it’s 30th Anniversary Gala at Rivers of Steel’s Carrie Blast Furnaces, a National Historical Landmark and vestige of 20th century Pittsburgh.
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Mark Mothersbaugh and Roger Gastman of Beyond the Streets discuss DEVO’s first show after finding the original show flyer.

Watch the new DEVO webisode series - 50 Years of De-Evolution: Exploring Devo’s Band Archives
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Devo Live at Beachlife Festival

Devo Live at Beachlife Festival

Less than one month away! Get your tickets at beachlifefestival.com or clubdevo.com 🎫

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The Eyes Have It: Mark Mothersbaugh on Focusing in on the Iris with Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti

Take a peek at some key moments from the Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti book launch at The Philosophical Research Society!
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Read more about APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI in Print Magazine

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Come join us March 28 at the Philosophical Research Society where I will be discussing my latest book Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti!

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APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI COMIN ATCHA

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Introducing Synth History E4 - Shorts: Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO talks about scoring Wes Anderson’s 2004 film, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and about his new book, Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti.
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The 20 Most Anticipated Movies From The 2024 Sundance Film Festival

It's finally happening and we are super excited! After working on this for 4 years- we are headed to Sundance!
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potropaic Beatnik Graffiti feature in Birdy Magazine

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Tony Hawk and Mark Mothersbaugh talk skateboarding

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Mark reflects on his new book APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI and how his inspiration from Beat-style stream-of-conscious expression evolved:

“When I was a single digit-aged human back in the 1950s, I remember seeing human wreckage sprawled on the sidewalks of downtown Akron...."
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I am ecstatic to announce the arrival of my new work “Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti

a collection of neo-dada northcoast stream of conscious visual poetry representing one human’s observations of life in a wiggly world.
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🙌 BEYOND THE STREETS Shanghai 🙌

👁️ 👀 Take a look! Come see what our Shanghai show looks through the eyes of Mark Mothersbaugh tapestries 👀 👁️

Produced in partnership with Perrotin Shanghai and CMC Live, BEYOND THE STREETS SHANGHAI
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The Devo star-turned-screen composer recalls how his dear friend Paul Reubens gave him his first scoring job, and explains why another new wave icon's name was removed from the 'Playhouse' theme's credits.

Mark Mothersbaugh is the co-founder and lead singer of iconic American new-wave band, Devo. As the band embark on a global tour, Mark and Zakia reflect on the first 50 years of Devo and they speculate on what the next 50 years of the band will look like. 
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NTS Don't Assume: Mark Mothrbaugh (Devo) with Zaika

Mark Mothersbaugh is the co-founder and lead singer of iconic American new-wave band, Devo. As the band embark on a global tour, Mark and Zakia reflect on the first 50 years of Devo and they speculate on what the next 50 years of the band will look like. 
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The Most Progressive and Perverse of Devo, According to Mark Mothersbaugh

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We've Got A File On You: Mark Mothersbaugh

Over 50 years ago, Mark Mothersbaugh met Jerry Casale at Kent State, and the origin story of Devo began. It would take most of the ’70s, but eventually Devo arrived as a bizarre, ground-breaking band.
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An Evening with Mark Mothersbaugh

Visionary artist, renowned musician and composer, and Birdy friend Mark Mothersbaugh will join this year’s 45th Denver Film Fest. This intimate onstage interview will feature clips from five decades of his work in music, film and art — from his earliest days as songwriter and frontman of DEVO to his scoring with such illustrious filmmakers as Wes Anderson, Taika Waititi, and Philip Lord and Christopher Miller.
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Q&A: Mark Mothersbaugh Talks DEVOtional, Devo's Rock Hall Snub and COVID-19

The Devo co-founder is set to appear for the first time at DEVOtional, Cleveland’s annual Devo fan event, this weekend.
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Post Your Questions For Devo

To mark their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale of the zany, subversive new wave band will answer your questions.
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Episode 003: 'Creed III' Reviewed, Mark Mothersbaugh Interviewed, Tip Top 5 From 1995

Jon Brown & Paul Marsh are back for another often comical in-depth deep dive into all that's happening across the galaxy of fun that is the film industry.
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DEVO (Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale)

On Episode #68, Paul is through being cool as he gladly fanboys for DEVO, in conversation with two founding members, Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh.
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Episode 305: Mark Mothersbaugh Discusses His Career

Our latest guest on soundtracking is a musician, artist, cultural icon and film, TV and video game composer - who's been plying his trade for 50-odd years.
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Does Rock 'N' Roll Kill Braincells?!

In Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!, we quiz an artist on their own career to see how much they can remember – and find out if the booze, loud music and/or tour sweeties has knocked the knowledge out of them.
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A Collection of Mark Mothersbaugh's Favorite Songs

When it comes to music, Mark Mothersbaugh has seen it all. Not only is he the co-founder and leader singer of the new wave legends Devo, but he has subsequently made several highly-praised scores for TV films and even video games. Looking through some of Mothersbaugh’s favourite songs reveals his inspirations. (More)

Akron native Mark Mothersbaugh lends '80s sensibilities to 'Cocaine Bear' soundtrack

Akron native, prolific television and film composer and Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh has a surefire way for his band to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum after the group being passed on twice in as many years).
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On Being Music Video Pioneers

Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale of the rock band Devo talk to Yahoo Entertainment about being music video pioneers.
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Mark Mothersbaugh Talks Rock Hall

The pioneering new wave band from Akron, Ohio is up for the Rock Hall's Class of 2022.
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Funko Interview: POP! Talk

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How 'Rugrats' Composer Mark Mothersbaugh Creates Scores | Pitchfork

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Sunday Conversation: Devo On The Rock Hall Nomination, Ukraine, De-Evolution Coming True 40 Years Later

Coming out of the new wave movement in the late '70s, Devo isn't a band traditionally associated with the protest scene. They were seen as quirky, satirical and innovative.
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Dystopia Now: How Cult New Wave Band Devo Predicted Our Doom-Scroll Era

Experience this story and others in the new issue of Highsnobiety Magazine, available from retailers around the world and our online store.
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Mark Mothersbaugh X Yo Gabba Gabba!

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Yo Gabba Gabba! Instagram Interview

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Fred Armisen stops by in his new pair of "Mutatos"

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Contemporary Youth Orchestra to play the music of Mark Mothersbaugh in ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday’

Contemporary Youth Orchestra to play the music of Mark Mothersbaugh in ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday’
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The artist will be honored on the day Mark Mothersbaugh:Myopia opens at the Akron Art Museum. 

Chatting about the evolution of music w/@soundbreaking & @TheGRAMMYMuseum to the next generation.See #Soundbreaking on @PBS this Nov!http://soundbreaking.com/
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Hi-Fructose Magazine Visits Myopia AKRON

It’s the 40th volume of Hi-Fructose! Featured in this issue is:Mark Mothersbaugh’s new museum retrospective at the Akron Art Museum
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Akron Art Museum – Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia – Akron, Ohio random colored vinyl Record

Pressed at Gotta Groove Records, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio this 12-inch record is produced inbeautifully random colors in 150 gram vinyl and features six songs by Mothersbaugh:
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Conceptual Artist Mark Mothersbaugh Comes Home for a Career Retrospective

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Mark Mothersbaugh Major Career Retrospective

“But there’s much more. Beyond Devo, Mothersbaugh has had a remarkably successful career writing TV theme songs and doing musical scoring for television series and feature films. His credits include “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,” “Rugrats,” “Happy Gilmore,” “The Royal Tennenbaums,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” “The Lego Movie,” “Pitch Perfect 2” and many more.
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Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh brings his entertaining art to Austin

“I never saw birds flying or the tops of trees or clouds,” he said.“I never even saw the sun properly.After I got glasses I just immediately started drawing pictures.”—Courtesy: Austin American-Statesman
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“Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia” at the Contemporary Austin

The solo exhibition celebrates Devo but also the artist’s sound-machine sculptures and high and low-tech illustrations
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‘Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia’ takes you inside artist’s mind. (THE NOW CINCY)

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Mark Mothersbaugh “Bora Bora Manta Ray”

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Artist And Musician Mark Mothersbaugh Talks About His CAC Exhibition, “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia”

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Mia's Leonardo-Mothersbaugh pairing!

The solo exhibition celebrates Devo but also the artist’s sound-machine sculptures and high and low-tech illustrations
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SOUND AND VISION: MARK MOTHERSBAUGH ON ART, MUSIC, AND MYOPIA

Devo frontman, accomplished composer, and frequent Wes Anderson collaborator Mark Mothersbaugh’s visual art gets its due in book and museum exhibit, Myopia. 
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Synths and Aliens

The bright green, circular building of Mutato Muzika in Los Angeles is easy to spot when cruising down Sunset Boulevard. But most people might not realize it contains the creative hub of Mark Mothersbaugh.
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Mothersbaugh speaks to SEEN about RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION

Mothersbaugh’s first large solo museum show, “Myopia,” opened this fall at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, and with the release of an accompanying catalogue, he spoke with SEEN about the stories behind several pieces in the exhibition, and his journey from isolated weirdo in the heartland to his current life ensconced in the hills of Los Angeles.
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VICE talk with Mark about art show.

“Everyone pigeonholes Mark Mothersbaugh as a punk pioneer, but the Devo frontman has been actively drawing, painting, making prints, short films, rugs, and sculptures for decades. 
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The Denver Post Talk Art Exhibition

Mark Mothersbaugh gets an exhibit at Denver's MCA!
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Mark get’s goofy

Check out what wired has to say…
“Myopia” is a massive, expensive show, filling all three floors at the MCA. 
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MARK MOTHERSBAUGH: MYOPIA OPENS OCTOBER 30TH

Denver is proud to present the first retrospective of the work of Mark Mothersbaugh!
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MYOPIA: NEW ART CATALOG OF MOTHERSBAUGH’S WORK

“Is there such a thing as a natural-born pop artist? I don’t really think there is, but the voluminous graphical art of Mark Mothersbaugh, well known to Dangerous Minds readers as the frontman and co-founder of DEVO, is enough to give me pause.”
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The New York Times And The Art Of Mothersbaugh.

“Now, Mr. Mothersbaugh is finally shining the spotlight on his visual art, which has been his most consistently consuming, if relatively under the radar, passion.”
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Mark Talks Bob Zoell.

Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in the new issue of DuJour magazine talk about LA Artist Bob Zoell as a source of inspiration. Get your copy at newsstands today.
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Fred Armisen sporting an Energy Dome for BOB2

Last night on Late Night with Seth Meyers, our pal Fred Armisen sported an Energy Dome sticker on his guitar strap as a tribute to Bob2.
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Myopia BUY it now

Beautiful mutants, dough-faced sculptures, mysterious manifestos, 30,000 handmade postcards—
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Mothersbaugh eyewear in ELLE

It’s official, Mothersbaugh eyewear featured in ELLE. Find your copy on newsstands now.
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Mark Mothersbaugh talks about his new eyewear line

Get ready for Mark Mothersbaugh eyewear line!
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Mothersbaugh at Zapopan Art Museum

Recently Mark opened "Spin Chain the Gears", his first museum exhibitions focused on sculpter, hand painted cermaic figures, music and wall drawings.
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Bob was a great friend

We are shocked and saddended by Bob Caslea's passing.
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Mark Mothersbaugh Looks Back at 9 Classic Devo Videos

Mark tells Rolling Stone the stories behind these groundbreaking clips from his influential New Wave band DEVO.
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Mark Mothersbaugh On Being A Great Collaborator

Mark Mothersbaugh has gone from Devo to film composing and back–and he’s learned a lot about how to be creative in every room he’s in as a result.
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Alt-Rocker-Turned-Billion dollar film composer creates bold new music worlds

Recently Mark opened "Spin Chain the Gears", his first museum exhibitions focused on sculpter, hand painted cermaic figures, music and wall drawings.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Announces Mark Mothersbaugh Career Retrospective

The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) is proud to announce to the premier of Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia
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