At some random time today, October 15th. Obey (Shepard Fairey) will drop this Vivi La Revolucion Print. His latest series of prints are a mixture of innocence and war. Much like all his other prints, this will sell out quick and will be tough completing your purchase. Good luck and get it here.
Saturday Night’s Duality of Humanity exhibition by Shepard Fairey (Obey) at White Walls Gallery was an amazing event and turn out. On displayed were several versions of his most recent works in mural size down to smaller screen printed posters. Luckily we got there about 30 minutes before the opening because the line stretched for about a full block to get in and continued to stay that long for most of the night. It was one of the most packed art shows I have ever been to here in SF. From Shepard signing anything that you had Obey related to him taking his turn on the turn tables to the limited signed posters that were for sale (sold out quick), the show was a must visit for any Obey fan. My pictures don’t do any justice, so check out the pictorial recap from Supertouch here.
Shepard Fairey (Obey) is in town for his Duality of Humanity Exhibition on Saturday and by the looks of these pictures, he is here a few days early and plastering his iconic Andre the Giant face and other political postings(Obama) all across San Francisco. From the Mission to the Castro, you’ll find his mark across the city. Don’t forget to also check out the after party on Saturday at Milk on Haight!
Sticker Robot printed 1,000 small poster-sized, silkscreened vinyl “Progress” stickers, measuring 10.25″ X 7″. The artist, Shepard Fairey (Obey) has signed 200 of these and they go on sale today, September 3rd. Any proceeds from the sales of the Obama stickers will go towards creating more campaign stickers by other artists in support of Obama’s bid for President. Good luck picking one up, here!
Kobe Bryant fans, here is your opportunity to own specially commissioned artwork featuring the Los Angeles Lakers star guard, created exclusively for Upper Deck by Shepard Fairey, one of today’s most prominent and influential artists. Noted for creative street art campaigns and iconic pieces of work - his Barack Obama posters were in extremely high demand during the junior senator’s run for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination - Shepard Fairey continues to make bold statements through his art. Celebrate Kobe’s gold-medal-winning experience at the 2008 Summer Games with this 20” wide x 30” high “GOLD” edition signed by Shepard. Produced on French archival paper, the litho is a special gold adaptation of the previously released ‘KOBE’ and ‘MVP’ productions. Available in 4 versions - signed by both Kobe & Shepard, signed by Shepard, and each of the previous ones framed. Limited to 100 each and they are selling out quick! Get yours here.
September 13th, 2008
DUALITY OF HUMANITY - Shepard Fairey (Obey)- Solo Exhibition
Opening Reception - September 13th, 7-10pm
Exhibition Dates - September 13th - October 4th
White Walls Gallery
835 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 9410
For Info please visit www.whitewallssf.com
Over 100 pieces of Shepard Fairey’s work will go on display at White Walls in a timely new show called “Duality in Humanity.” The show marks a bit of a departure for the artist, whose unique form of reverse propaganda emerged from the spirit of the punk movement. With this show, Shepard takes a step back from the ‘calls to action’ against mindless consumerism and war evidenced in previous shows like 1984ia, E Pluribus Venom and Imperfect Union. “The difference between this show and the previous ones is that now Obama is in the mix,” Shepard said. His recent work reflects his own personal shift towards a new optimism, a direct result of his involvement with, and inspiration by, the powerful political ideals of Barack Obama.
The title of the show, “Duality of Humanity,” is inspired by the peace-sign wearing US soldier in Vietnam, ‘Joker,’ in Brian DePalma’s Full Metal Jacket. A central piece is a child with a gun in his hand and a flower in his hat. That theme of soldiers and weapons bearing peace signs, or peace signs comprised of military effects, runs through many pieces in the show. Environmental themes also appear in some pieces, illustrating the tenuous balance between our dangerously uncontrolled consumption of non-renewable resources, and our well-intentioned eco-concerns. Suffering and hope are seamlessly merged in a visual mash-up that defies expectations and easy answers. Also don’t miss the after party at Milk!
