Street Arts
Arch manipulator, scoundrel, chief propagandist, provocateur, Shepard Fairey is the man many hail as the originator of the modern urban art scene and is an undeniable phenomenon. First coming to prominence in 1989 with his now ubiquitous ‘Obey Giant’ sticker campaign, the self styled phenomenologist has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable artists of the early 2000’s.
His work, a mixture of parody and protest, serves to subvert the very medium to which it attaches itself. Wall paper posters adorn advertising billboards that in his own words ‘market nothingness’ while large scale posters with the simple one word message ‘obey’ stir the bewildered masses. His unique use of stencils, collage, photography and painting have led to collaborations with among others, DJ Shadow, Interpol, Smashing Pumpkins and more recently the poster art for the Johnny Cash biopic, ‘Walk the Line’.
In more than a passing reference to the surveillance culture of Orwell's 1984, Shepard Fairey brings his new exhibition 'NineteenEightyFouria' to London's Stolenspace. Comprised of a range of artworks, from large scale multi media installations to smaller album screen prints Shepard's artwork both scrutinises and distorts the narrative of the modern American Dream. Commenting on underpinnings of what Shepard terms the 'capitalist machine' it aims to critique those who support blind nationalism and war. Fairey addresses monolithic institutional authority, the role of counter culture, and independent individuals who question the cultural paradigm.
"NINETEENEIGHTYFOURIA" Opening Reception Thursday November 1st, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
StolenSpace, Old Truman Brewery, 87-89 Brick Lane 2nd – 25th November 2007
- Shepard Fairey - Do Not Obey Do Not Obey
Shepard Fairey's work needs no introduction its message is unmistakable. Obey! You need only google the artists name to find thousands of websites carrying his images. The lad has been very very busy over the years and earned himself quite the reputation....
- Obey: Supply & Demand - The Art Of Shepard Fairey - Buy Here
From Obey to Obama and all that s in between, Supply & Demand, The Art of Shepard Fairey - 20th Anniversary Edition expands upon the previous version of this book and adds 100 new pages of illustrations and text to showcase Fairey s entire body of...
- Shepard Fairey, 'shoplifters Welcome Mural, London
Yesterday we featured some images of Shepard Fairey and his team as they began work on the large 'Shoplifters Welcome' mural in East London. Today saw the artist and his crew return to Ebor Street to complete the mural which was based on a previously...
- Shepard Fairey London Mural - Progress Photos
With Monday's rain halting work, American artist Shepard Fairey and his team continued progress today on one of two large murals the artist has planned to instal on the streets of London in the run up to his upcoming Sound and Vision exhibition...
- Obey Clothing Sample Sale
Obey Clothing sample sale at The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, East London for 3 days starting this coming Friday (21st Dec07) at 11am. Rumour has it that there may be some Shepard Fairey Ltd Edition prints for sale. Friday 21st December 11am - 7pm...
Street Arts
OBEY @ Stolen Space
Arch manipulator, scoundrel, chief propagandist, provocateur, Shepard Fairey is the man many hail as the originator of the modern urban art scene and is an undeniable phenomenon. First coming to prominence in 1989 with his now ubiquitous ‘Obey Giant’ sticker campaign, the self styled phenomenologist has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable artists of the early 2000’s.
His work, a mixture of parody and protest, serves to subvert the very medium to which it attaches itself. Wall paper posters adorn advertising billboards that in his own words ‘market nothingness’ while large scale posters with the simple one word message ‘obey’ stir the bewildered masses. His unique use of stencils, collage, photography and painting have led to collaborations with among others, DJ Shadow, Interpol, Smashing Pumpkins and more recently the poster art for the Johnny Cash biopic, ‘Walk the Line’.
In more than a passing reference to the surveillance culture of Orwell's 1984, Shepard Fairey brings his new exhibition 'NineteenEightyFouria' to London's Stolenspace. Comprised of a range of artworks, from large scale multi media installations to smaller album screen prints Shepard's artwork both scrutinises and distorts the narrative of the modern American Dream. Commenting on underpinnings of what Shepard terms the 'capitalist machine' it aims to critique those who support blind nationalism and war. Fairey addresses monolithic institutional authority, the role of counter culture, and independent individuals who question the cultural paradigm.
"NINETEENEIGHTYFOURIA" Opening Reception Thursday November 1st, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
StolenSpace, Old Truman Brewery, 87-89 Brick Lane 2nd – 25th November 2007
- Shepard Fairey - Do Not Obey Do Not Obey
Shepard Fairey's work needs no introduction its message is unmistakable. Obey! You need only google the artists name to find thousands of websites carrying his images. The lad has been very very busy over the years and earned himself quite the reputation....
- Obey: Supply & Demand - The Art Of Shepard Fairey - Buy Here
From Obey to Obama and all that s in between, Supply & Demand, The Art of Shepard Fairey - 20th Anniversary Edition expands upon the previous version of this book and adds 100 new pages of illustrations and text to showcase Fairey s entire body of...
- Shepard Fairey, 'shoplifters Welcome Mural, London
Yesterday we featured some images of Shepard Fairey and his team as they began work on the large 'Shoplifters Welcome' mural in East London. Today saw the artist and his crew return to Ebor Street to complete the mural which was based on a previously...
- Shepard Fairey London Mural - Progress Photos
With Monday's rain halting work, American artist Shepard Fairey and his team continued progress today on one of two large murals the artist has planned to instal on the streets of London in the run up to his upcoming Sound and Vision exhibition...
- Obey Clothing Sample Sale
Obey Clothing sample sale at The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, East London for 3 days starting this coming Friday (21st Dec07) at 11am. Rumour has it that there may be some Shepard Fairey Ltd Edition prints for sale. Friday 21st December 11am - 7pm...