{"id":2252,"date":"2024-10-04T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atomic-hair.net\/?p=2252"},"modified":"2024-10-10T15:26:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T15:26:19","slug":"gray-malins-photographs-add-escapist-flair-to-a-classic-card-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/atomic-hair.net\/index.php\/2024\/10\/04\/gray-malins-photographs-add-escapist-flair-to-a-classic-card-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Gray Malin\u2019s Photographs Add Escapist Flair to a Classic Card Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who\u2019s played UNO<\/a> knows how quickly a friendly game can turn into a fierce showdown\u2014especially when someone slaps down that dreaded \u201cPick Up 4\u201d card. Growing up, family game nights often started with laughter, but the moment that card hit the table, all bets were off. We\u2019d argue, laugh, and accuse each other of plotting, only to have the tension break when someone finally shouted \u201cUNO!\u201d That lighthearted competition and playful chaos make the 50-plus-year-old UNO more than just a card game. It\u2019s a ritual, a shared experience that my family has kept, no matter how heated things get. <\/p>\n

The UNO Artiste Series taps into this spirit of fun and connection, blending art with the nostalgia of one of the world\u2019s most beloved games. Since its debut in 2019 with Jean-Michel Basquiat\u2019s singular paintings, the Artiste series has become a celebration of creativity, featuring artists like Keith Haring, Nina Chanel Abney, Shepard Fairey, and most recently, Shantell Martin. Now, the series welcomes its first photographer, Gray Malin<\/a>, whose work is all about capturing joy and escapism.<\/p>\n

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We couldn\u2019t be more excited to welcome Gray Malin into the UNO Artiste Series. His photography invites fans to remove themselves from reality and experience new landscapes and environments, much like a game of UNO can do for families and friends.<\/p>\n

Ray Adler, Vice President and Global Head of Games<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Malin\u2019s deck<\/a> turns the game table into a visual adventure. Instead of just playing a card, you\u2019re invited into his world of stunning aerial shots and vibrant, sun-soaked scenes. From tropical beaches to snowy slopes, and even a few playful animals thrown into the mix, his photography transports players to iconic destinations while they navigate the highs and lows of an intense UNO match. When you\u2019re relegated to picking up cards after that \u201cPick Up 4\u201d hits, you might pause to take in a breathtaking view of the world through Malin\u2019s lens.<\/p>\n

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Gray Malin\u2019s photographs, capturing everything from tropical beaches to snow-covered peaks, turn each card into a portal to a new destination. The collaboration is a reflection of Malin\u2019s creative ethos: blending art, adventure, and a sense of wanderlust. This deck is more than a game\u2014it\u2019s a reminder that even in the most familiar moments, like a casual game night, there\u2019s always room to explore the world, one card at a time.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s an honor to merge my photography, spanning many series of work in my portfolio, with a game I\u2019ve loved since I was a child. <\/p>\n

Gray Malin<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThis partnership is meaningful to me because UNO\u2019s mission to foster togetherness through play is so closely tied to my own personal pursuit to bring people together through my photography,\u201d Malin said of the project. \u201cI love creating images that everyone feels included in and offers a moment that families want to live within. From beach chairs to the ski lift, the scenes from my photos are meant to spark an adventurous spirit and create a shared experience through art. I hope that fans take and play their UNO Artiste Series: Gray Malin decks anywhere around the world \u2013 even in the places that have inspired my photography.\u201d<\/p>\n

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