Its getting heated!
I’ve been trying to stay positive about this election, but I am indulging in a little cathartic negativity with this post. Humor helps me cope. Enjoy. -Shepard
My friend Kim who I attended RISD with and shared my love of punk, is a very progressive, talented woman, basically the antithesis of Palin. She made a shirt that states her feelings toward Palin. You may share those feelings and wish to express them… your chance to do that is a click away right here. www.fuckoffsarahpalin.com
My friend Alex made this one. Spinal Tap said there is a “a fine line between clever and stupid”. Well, there is a big divide between Obama and McCain but this graphic is clever and Palin is stupid, so there you go… the profound wisdom of Spinal Tap applies to everything.
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We the people festival
Join us for the 3rd Annual We the People Music, Arts & Cultural Festival taking place @ its new home the LOS ANGELES STATE HISTORIC PARK
Performances & Artwork:
Les Claypool of PRIMUS, EPMD, RZA of WU TANG, Tom Morello of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, DJ Premier of GANGSTARR, Suicidal Tendencies, Z Trip, Eek A Mouse, Barrington Levy, PRBassnectar, Fishbone, Ill Bill, Flying Lotus, B Side Players, Garth Trinidad of KCRW, Fidel of Divine Forces Radio KPFK and many others.
Art Is a Hammer Exhibition
Installation by Shepard Fairey and more.
Web Site:
http://wethepeoplefestival.com
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billy, its a wrap!
We had a very fun party for Billy Idol and his tour end at our gallery the other night. I DJ’ed with Billy’s son Willem and some pretty awesome people rolled through including half of the Sex Pistols. The Sex Pistols changed my life, so it was hard for me to act like it was no big deal. If you don’t own “Never Mind the Bollocks Here’s the Sex Pistols” you should be publicly flogged. Steve Jones also played on Billy’s song “Dancin” with Myself”.
-Shepard
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Vimby on SF
Check out this nice little feature on Vimby at the White Walls SF Opening…
Immediate action
What do you think?
PBS is running a poll which asks if Palin is qualified to be VP. The right wing has organized a “yes” campaign and at the moment, “yes” is winning.
Click here and vote!
obama or bust!!!
Fundraiser to support Obama for America. This is your chance to make a difference in the future of the planet and all humanity! Shepard Fairey/Obama Artwork will be available for sale – Original Obama Progress Screenprint, HOPE Offset prints, and more. For purchasing information please contact the Visionary Boutique or click on the following links below.
Visionary Boutique or you can make an on line donation direct to the campaign to hold a poster HERE.
Thursday, September 25th
6:30 – 9:30pm
Music by
DJ’s Shepard Fairey & Simon Bennett
His Orchestra (playing live!)
Food by
Green Truck
@ Visionary Boutique
8568 1/2 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, California 90069
310-659-1177
visionaryboutique.com
RSVP REQUIRED – [email protected]
For more info please email [email protected]
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hope for darfur print set
HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) Artists is an energy conscious humanitarian organization focused on supporting existing social projects that promote education and growth. HOPE commissioned Studio Number One to do a series of screen prints to raise awareness and funds for the humanitarian efforts in Darfur. The poster series focuses on the future of Darfur, through the faces of its children. The series is an edition of 300 signed by each of the artists. Posters were designed by: Shepard Fairey, Florencio Zavala, Jesselisa Moretti, Cleon Peterson, Zach Gibson, Casey Ryder and Kristian Henson.
Edition of 300, 18 x 24, Signed and Numbered, Set of 4 Screenprints, $100 a set
THINGS YOU CAN DO:
Buy the Print Series and Show the world that you support HOPE for Darfur!
TO PURCHASE THE PRINT SET CLICK HERE
Check out the 2008 Light of HOPE Art Reception and Fund Raiser, Sept. 25th:
CLICK HERE for info & tickets!
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The real deal
Another Obama post? I know there have been many posts and articles about my support for Barack Obama, but this article is the most thorough history of my involvement. I also thought it would be good to re-post the free Obama vector art download. I don’t think I’m being overly dramatic when I say that this great country is in danger of remaining in the hands of lunatics who have shrewdly manipulated the bewildered herd into thinking the Republicans are the “populist” or “family values” party. McCain has nine houses and he calls Obama an “elitist”. I’m so disheartened that people are falling for that crap. Let’s push things forward.
-Shepard
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Shep on Radar
This writer Michael was pretty enthusiastic and fun to go bombing with. Check out the Radar article.
-Shepard
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EPV Book out now!
E Pluribus Venom collects a large body of work produced by Shepard Fairey and presented at the Jonathan Levine gallery during his massive exhibition in the summer of 2007. Serving as more than just an exhibition catalog, this book expounds upon themes presented in the show. The title “E Pluribus Venom” which translates “Out of many, poison” is derived from ìE Pluribus Unumî (out of many, one) an early motto adopted by the U.S. Government which appears on U.S. currency. The artist’s thesis is that many becoming one, or a loss of power and influence of the individual in favor of homogeny is a symptom of a society in decline. “E Pluribus Venom” is comprised of artworks designed to question the symbols and methods of the American machine and American dream and also celebrate those who oppose blind nationalism and war. Some of Faireyís works use currency motifs or a Norman Rockwell aesthetic to employ the graphic language of the subjects they critique. Other works use a blend of Art Nouveau, hippie, and revolutionary propaganda styles to celebrate subjects advocating peace.
| 144 pages, full color, 12″ x 9 1/2″, This book comes signed by Shepard Fairey, $35 |
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