KRAFFT INVADES FRANCE!
An arsenal of Charles Krafft’s porcelain weaponry is included in an explosive traveling exhibition “Bang! Bang!” on view at the Musee d’Art et d’Industrie, Place Louis Comte in Saint-Entienne, France through May 28, 2006. The show then moves to the Musee International Des Arts Modestestes in Sete opening June 29 and continuing through November 28, 2006. The exhibition features fearsome firearms by over 50 international artists. Krafft’s contributions include a French themed Lugar, two Kalishnikovs and an array of small arms.
For details email: museemai@saint-entienne.fr.

BROCKTON ROX
More selections from Charles Krafft’s infamous Porcelain War Museum are currently on view at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA through April 30, 2006. “The Edges of Grace,” curated by Gail M. Brown, focuses on provocative contemporary crafts. A handsome catalogue accompanies the exhibition.
Web site: www.fullercraft.org.

IN TOUCH WITH DUTCH
Charles Krafft was instrumental in reviving the legacy of American hot rod hero Von Dutch. A new book, The Art of Von Dutch, from Tornado Design in Los Angeles, documents the collaboration efforts of Kraft and the legendary pinstriper, artist and gunsmith. The book release is accompanied by a Von Dutch Tribute Show at Copro Nason Gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica opening May 20 (together with a show of recent work by Lisa Petrucci). The show includes the frequently misattributed postage stamps of Krafft and Von Dutch, as well as a brand new Beer Stein and a pair of Von Dutch Dueling Pistols. Don your Kenneth Howard tee shirt and join us at the gala opening and book signing.
More information at: www.copronason.com

WORLD TOUR CONTINUES…
Look for information on major upcoming Krafft exhibitions in Tokyo and Toronto in the Fall of 2006.