The iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show in Los Angeles celebrates the company’s dedication to video games and pop culture. When it comes to physical media, iam8bit is one of the first names that comes up especially as the company has gone built a brand at the intersection of games, art, and music. But beyond that, iam8bit has also emerged as a publisher and brand dedicated to upifting independent video games via Day of the Devs.
In addition to being a Day of the Devs with Double Fine, the brand has collaborated with AIAS on Game Maker’s Sketchbook to spotlight game artistry and hosts Summer Game Fest: Play Days which brings game press and creators to Los Angeles every June.
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iam8bit has published three original games published, 300+ albums and millions of records pressed, and has been working in bringing physical merchandise and tie-ins for your favorite franchises from Gravity Falls to Alan Wake and Remedy Games.
“This show has been a real labor of love from the entire team at iam8bit and the artists who helped bring it to life,” said Jon M. Gibson, co-owner and co-creative director of iam8bit. “It was extremely important for us to do something that called back to our roots as a company. 20 years after we started, we’re just as passionate today about showcasing how special video games can be as a pop culture art form.”
What is the iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show?
In their release to press, the brand stated, “the iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show is a tribute to the legacy of the artists, fans and creators who helped shape games and pop culture.”
“This event celebrates our love of the industry, ambition, sense of nostalgia and what we love to celebrate at iam8bit,” said Amanda White, co-owner and co-creative director of iam8bit. “We’ve really gone above and beyond in making this a show for 2025 that highlights how far we’ve come over the past 20 years.”
Akin to Mondo, iam8bit took its gallery show in 2005 and helped ignite the modern pop-culture retro-gaming art movement. The iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show celebrates where the studio begane. It will be open to the public on Saturday, November 8, 2025 and Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Studio 8, 614 E 12th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015.
How can fans RSVP to the event?
Fans can RSVP via Eventbrite at this link, taking place November 8-9th.
What artists are particpating in the iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show?
The Art Show will feature more than 70 artists, those highlighted by iam8bit are listed below:
- Alex Pardee
LA-based artist, illustrator and apparel designer who designed the artwork for Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch. His distinctive “brightmares” aesthetic fuses cute and horrific elements and are vivid, nightmarish creations inspired by horror movies, pop art, and graffiti. - Cobcris
Cobcris’ work blends still images with claymation-style animation to craft surreal, tactile worlds that feel hand-built and alive, melding digital artistry with analog charm. - Drew Wise
An artist and illustrator whose bold, graphic sensibility bridges pixel art and modern design. His work has appeared in iam8bit gallery shows and across official game and soundtrack collaborations. - Hayden Evans
Hayden Evans blends mid-century flair with irreverent charm to celebrate pop culture icons, His vibrant illustrations combine nostalgic design language with contemporary wit and warmth. - Johana Molina
An award-winning illustrator and animator whose ethereal digital compositions explore memory, place, and time. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times and international exhibitions. - Keita Takahashi
Acclaimed creator of the Katamari Damacy series, Wattam and To a T, Takahashi’s whimsical and genre-defying style blends playfulness with emotional depth and heartwarming themes. - Lee Gatlin
Illustrator and cartoonist whose introspective comics and pop-culture homages blend humor and poignancy. His recent work includes contributions to Amazing Spider-Man #50 (Marvel, 2024). - Luke Chueh
Pop-surrealist painter celebrated for juxtaposing cute, cartoonish figures with dark emotional undertones. Chueh’s instantly recognizable characters have appeared in galleries worldwide and inspired a generation of designer-toy artists. - Mark Borgions
Award-winning designer whose distinct visual style blends bold graphics and surreal humor. Borgions’ charming illustrations are the cover art for iam8bit’s Joystick Jazz collection, featuring jazz versions of videogame soundtracks. - Maya Quintero
Maya Quintero’s work channels a visceral intimacy, blending figurative forms with gestural abstraction and color charged with emotion. Her images often feel like moments suspended between vulnerability and strength. - Natalie Andrewson
Illustrator, comics artist, and Risograph printmaker known for The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: The Graphic Novel. Andrewson’s narrative artwork captures intimate worlds through expressive color and texture. - Paul Robertson
Acclaimed pixel-art animator behind Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, Mercenary Kings, and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. His intricate pixel worlds helped define the visual language of modern indie games. - Rex Crowle
BAFTA-winning creative director and artist known for Tearaway, LittleBigPlanet and Knights and Bikes. Crowle’s whimsical, handcrafted aesthetic bridges illustration, animation and interactive storytelling. - Scott Campbell
Illustrator, author, and former Double Fine art director (Psychonauts, Brütal Legend). Creator of the beloved Great Showdowns series, Campbell’s work radiates warmth, humor and heart. - Tara Billinger
Emmy-winning art director and character designer known for Disney TV’s Mickey Mouse shorts and co-creator of Long Gone Gulch. Billinger’s animation work blends vintage aesthetics with bold modern energy.
