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Tyler Lafreniere

Brooklyn, NY

Tyler is the creative director of Gypsé Eyes magazine. In addition to this he runs Kids With Tools a graphic design business, co-runs theGasWorks studio collective, makes art, and generally is trying to create something at all times.

  1. 1 day ago
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    American Ecstasy Photo Book by Barbara Nitke

    A memoir in pictures and words of the twelve years I spent working as a still photographer on porn movie sets in New York in the 1980's

    • 67% funded $16,949 pledged
    • 190 backers
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  2. on December 13
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    A NAKED HEART Film by Jessica Yatrofsky

    A NAKED HEART is the story of a photographer who casts a young subject for a new photo series.

    • 133% funded $4,012 pledged
    • 67 backers
    • Funded Jan 19, 2012
  3. on November 14
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    Conveyor Magazine by Conveyor Arts

    Conveyor Magazine is a semi-annual publication dedicated to eliminating the hierarchy between emerging and established artists.

    • 101% funded $12,200 pledged
    • 202 backers
    • Funded Nov 16, 2011
  4. on November 14
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    Tyler Lafreniere
    Posted project update #14

    Rewards!

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  5. on October 19
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    Tyler Lafreniere
    Posted project update #13

    Rewards are in the Mail!

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  6. on September 22
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    Tyler Lafreniere
    Posted project update #12

    Update on your rewards!

    Hello to all our wonderful backers!

    Last saturday we held our launch party for The Magic issue at Blackout bar in Brooklyn and it went of splendidly!  We'll be posting some photos from the party soon!  

    As the smoke clears from our launch were working hard to finish and pack up everyones rewards and get them shipped out to you!  

    We plan to beging shipping next week so if you haven't had a chance to respond to our survey with your mailing address please do so we can get your rewards to you as soon as possible!

    Thank you all so much!

    love

    Gypsé Eyes

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  7. on September 11
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    Tyler Lafreniere
    Posted project update #11

    We did it! Thanks to you!

    Thank you to all our wonderful Backers!  We made it to and beyond our goal because of all the support you awesome folks have given us.  So thanks again!  

    We're working with the printer this weekend and next week to get The Magic into a physical form and will post updates and photos as the process continues.  We'll also be sending out Kickstarter surveys to get all the necessary info from you so we can get rewards out as soon as possible!  

    If your in the New York city area this coming saturday (September 17th) please come out  to The Magic launch party at Blackout Bar in Greenpoint Brooklyn and help us celebrate!  Message us with any questions.

    Thanks again everyone we love you all!

    Gypsé Eyes

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        Jessica Goldfond on September 13

        That is really exciting guys! Congratulations!


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  8. on September 10
    Funded!

    Gypsé Eyes Magazine: The Magic Issue by Tyler Lafreniere

    Gypsé Eyes is a art publication that investigates love and sex through design, photography, art, and writing. Help fund our 4th issue!

    • 113% funded $1,710 pledged
    • 70 backers
    • Funded Sep 10, 2011
  9. on September 9
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    Tyler Lafreniere
    Posted project update #10

    Gypsé Eyes Invited to participate at the Baltimore Book Festival!

    Gypsé Eyes has been graciously invited to be featured in the Visual Voices exhibit as part of the larger Baltimore Book Festival this September!  The Visual Voices exhibit will feature arts and contemporary culture publications from around the world with a focus on visual arts, fashion, music and art zines.  

    We're very excited and honored to be party of this event and if your in the Baltimore area during the festival please go check it out as it promises to be a great one! 

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    Thanks!

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  10. on September 9
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    Tyler Lafreniere
    Posted project update #9

    To All our Amazing Backers!

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