STATEMENT BY SHEPARD FAIREY
ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY DEITCH AS DIRECTOR OF THE LOS ANGELES MOCA

I am sure many have you have heard by now that my gallery director Jeffrey Deitch was named the new head of the Los Angeles MOCA. I am extremely excited that the museum has made such a bold choice to lead one of my favorite hometown institutions. Jeffrey has always been at the nexus of so much that is happening in art today. From fine art to street art to collecting and showcasing established and emerging artist, I am convinced he will set a new standard for contemporary art museums in the United States.

Jeffrey and Deitch Projects, who started representing me last summer, have been amazing to work with. From the Wynnewood project at Art Basel last December to my upcoming show of new works in the spring, Jeffrey has really understood my work and given me an immense platform from which to share my ideas.

Now a little news about my spring show of new fine art. It is going to open on May 1st—May Day—in New York City and it will also happen to be the final show by Deitch Projects.

I am deeply honored and gratified that Jeffrey and the entire team at Deitch Projects have decided to end their tremendous run with my show.

Stay tuned for more details.
-Shepard