'Game of Shrooms' grew from Richmond experiment to a worldwide art scavenger hunt

Back in 2016, Richmond artist Daniel "Attaboy" Seifert began hiding tiny mushroom-themed art pieces in public spaces. The phenomenon has grown to a global fungi public art scavenger hunt that has come to be known as "Game of Shrooms." "I started it myself just planting mushrooms. I was in a depression and I was trying to regain control of my inner mental narrative," says Seifert.

Episode - 32 Attaboy AKA Daniel Seifert by ArtBox DMV

In this Episode Jason talks to Atta AkA Daniel Seifert. He's an Artist, Co- Founder /Editor of Hi Fructose Magazine and started Game of Shrooms. Game of Shrooms is like a hide and Seek of artwork of Mushrooms from Artist that takes place around the world on August 15 2020.

Game of Shrooms with Atta - Mushroom Revival

Look up. Look down. Finder's keepers. . "Game of Shrooms" is a scavenger hunt where hiders make and seekers score. On August 15th 2020, many cities and towns around the world will participate by creating mushroom themed art pieces, strategically placed to be discovered and treasur ...

DECAY AND REBIRTH PAINTED BY DANIEL ATTABOY SEIFERT

"Grow in the Dark" is a series by Daniel "Attaboy" Seifert that is a result of the 2016 presidential election. Attaboy explains that mushrooms grow "on the decay of dead matter," conveying the idea that one can grow from what seems to be destruction.

Attaboy Talks Politics, Shrooms and Art

Daniel "Attaboy" Seifert found himself painting mushrooms this past year, but surprisingly, his inspiration was not psychedelics. The artist, author and co-founder of Hi-Fructose magazine started shrooming-in the artistic sense that is-after the 2016 election. Attaboy painted a new series on wood with colorful images of mushrooms, skulls and other materials that he felt symbolized themes like mortality and rebirth.

Attaboy: The Art of the Mushroom

Daniel's art has successfully transitioned into different mediums of entertainment (he spent years studying design and has collaborated with industry giants like Hasbro), ranging from toys to animation which speaks volumes about his artistic and business acumen. He has also become a published author

Attaboy's New Book of Butts and Hugs Tour to New York

Hi-Fructose Co-founder Attaboy's latest strange book, The Little Book of Butts, is now in stock in our store! His funny and strange new book, limited to 750 copies, will cause you to never look at butts the same way again.

Marsham Toy Hour: Season 3 Ep 13 - Anyhoo with Attaboy

This week, Gary chats it up with arts and crafts professional and co-founder of Hi-Fructose Magazine, Attaboy. They discuss Atta's early days of designing and producing toys, the crossover of designer toys in relation to the contemporary art scene, and a b...

Attaboy Q+A and Book Signing for "The Book of Hugs"

Long Island native Attaboy returns to signthe second printing of his latest humor book The Book of Hugs at Haven Gallery in Northport, LI., A Q and A about the new book, Hi-Fructose Magazine, animation projects and toys with Haven Gallery owner Erica Berkowitz will precede the signing.

Attaboy's 'Grow in the Dark' to Debut at Corey Helford Gallery

In the center of Los Angeles in the gallery Corey Helford, Attaboy presented a new series of paintings called "Grow In The Dark". For his first showing in the last six years, he has decided to share some pieces that have a more sculptural dimension to them.

#048: How to Make The Best Selling Art Magazine

Daniel Seifert (aka Attaboy) is the co-founder of Hi-Fructose, the Best Selling New Contemporary Art Magazine. While celebrating ten years of publishing and still going strong, Daniel & Matt elaborate on the successes and challenges of publishing, what it's like running a business with your spouse, and how not to submit for editorial coverage-on this episode of Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy presented by Meltdown Comics.

Art for the Living * Crocker Exhibit Celebrates 10 Years of Art Magazine Hi-Fructose

Annie Owens-Seifert and Daniel "Attaboy" Seifert. Photograph by Nicholas WrayTurn the Page: The First 10 Years of Hi-Fructose is likely one of the best contemporary art exhibits the Crocker Art Museum has ever displayed. It's evocative, delightful and sometimes surprising.

"Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose"

This exclusive exhibition at Virginia MOCA features world-renowned artists such as Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Camille Rose Garcia, James Jean, Yoshitomo Nara, Mark Ryden, Todd Schorr, Wayne White, Kehinde Wiley, and others that have never been shown together in one place at one time.

MOCA teams up with Hi-Fructose for the museum's biggest exhibition ever

If it looks like the brilliant images at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art leapt from the pages of a magazine, it is because they have. Next weekend, MOCA opens its biggest exhibition ever with color-drenched artwork from Hi-Fructose,a California-based magazine.

Hello, Bad Stuff | East Bay Express

It's a weird time to be publishing an art magazine, and not only because so many of the old print powerhouses are halting production. Art culture and its critics represent this weird, rarefied niche, said Richmond-based publisher Attaboy (aka Daniel Seifert), whose own quarterly, Hi-Fructose, just marked its twelfth issue.

Hello, Bad Stuff | East Bay Express

It's a weird time to be publishing an art magazine, and not only because so many of the old print powerhouses are halting production. Art culture and its critics represent this weird, rarefied niche, said Richmond-based publisher Attaboy (aka Daniel Seifert), whose own quarterly, Hi-Fructose, just marked its twelfth issue.

Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose | Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | Artsy

Past show featuring works by Tara McPherson, AJ Fosik, Beth Cavener, Camille Rose Garcia, Wim Delvoye, Wayne White, Kehinde Wiley, Josh Keyes, Jean-Pierre Roy, Kris Kuksi, Greg 'Craola' Simkins, Todd Schorr, Martin Wittfooth and Jennybird Alcantara at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Virginia Beach, 2200 Parks Avenue May 22nd - Dec 31st 2016

Attaboy - Vinyl Creep

Attaboy is an internationally shown artist, creator and toy designer whose work is seen in galleries, museums, toy boutiques, magazines (Newsweek, Wired, Juxtapoz, Clutter, Playtimes, etc.), calendars, and art books. After years of creating, recreating, and inventing award-winning and best selling toys for Hasbro and Milton Bradley, he went AWOL to create his own art and licensing studio.