All This Brand New Pop Culture Art Is Freaking Awesome

Predator by Tom Whalen

This, and the next several slides, are debuting exclusively here on io9.

They’re all from the “4×4” show debuting at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles July 9. The whole show will be available to view and buy online July 10.

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