Positive-Propaganda: Paint It Black
I met Sebastian Pohl last fall when I was in Berlin painting my Rose Shackle/Make Art Not War mural. Sebastian explained his Positive-Propaganda project and his passion for bringing artists with social and political themes in their work to do public art in Munich. I knew the non-profit art association Positive-Propaganda from my friends Cyrcle, so I was intrigued, but what really sealed the deal was Sebastian’s understanding of the politics behind my work, and his unrelenting vigilance to find a good wall for me. We discussed doing an anti-military-industrial-complex image because there are many weapons manufacturers around Munich, but we ended up with an ideal wall for my Paint It Black image… one of the buildings for Munich’s renewable energy department! The cultural-mayor Josef Schmid even endorsed the mural because Munich is one of the few cities that supplies all of its citizens with power from renewable sources. Citizens of several German cities have voted to return privatized utilities to public control and demand that they move away from fossil sources to renewable sources. If Germans can do it, Americans can do it!
I donated one of my Paint It Black pieces on wood to help Positive-Propaganda raise funds for future projects. You can read more about it HERE.
-Shepard
You can donate or become a supporting member by visiting this page.
Check out the mural and more pictures from Munich HERE!
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SHEPARD FAIREY: ON OUR HANDS, OPENS SEPTEMBER 17 AT JACOB LEWIS GALLERY
Jacob Lewis Gallery is pleased to present On Our Hands, an exhibition of new paintings by Shepard Fairey. The exhibition will be on view September 18—October 24, with a public opening reception September 17, 6-8pm.
On Our Hands is the first solo exhibition of Fairey’s paintings in New York City since 2010. In his new body of work, Fairey builds up the surface of his canvas in densely collaged relief, calling to mind a city wall layered with decades of distressed flyers. The paintings reflect on contemporary issues facing our global community: political corruption, environmental apathy and abuse of power. The exhibition is marked by a focus on corporate influence in government and the resulting inaction toward environmental concerns by the powers that be.
“I am incredibly honored to show at Jacob Lewis Gallery. I have known Jacob for years, and he has always maintained an insightful understanding of my aesthetics, techniques, and philosophies,” says Fairey on his inaugural exhibition at his representing gallery in New York.
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THE LATEST FROM MALAGA, SPAIN
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Euro tour update!
Check out the latest shots from the Euro tour, including opening night of “Freedom” (group exhibition curated by Stolen Space an association with Urban Nation) and more eye candy from the streets of Berlin. If you’re in the city, be sure to check out the show and the variety of murals which coincide with the exhibition.
Work continues, and we’re all really excited for the opening of Your Eyes Here at CAC Málaga this Friday, June 26.
As always, thanks to Jon Furlong / Obey Clothing for all the great pics!
Keeping checking back for the latest!
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Jeff Soto show in LA
My friend Jeff Soto is doing a show of new paintings in LA this Saturday. His work is beautiful in person, so check it out!
-Shepard
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REMINDER: Your Eyes Here Museum show opens this Friday at CAC MÁLAGA!
After painting my eight-story mural in Málaga in 2013, I was very excited about the opportunity to return to such a beautiful city and not only do more art in the streets, but showcase a broad range of my works from throughout my career at the CAC. The CAC is a beautifully laid out space that will lend itself well to the variety of scales and configurations of my work and I’m also proud to be showing at the same time as D*Face, an artist I consider a friend and inspiration. – Shepard Fairey
Your Eyes Here opens to the public Friday, June 26 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at CAC Málaga Museum.
Get more details and images HERE!
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Friends Kai and Sunny show in SF
My friends Kai and Sunny, who we have exhibited at Subliminal Projects, have a show of their recent art in San Francisco. The textures in their works are stunning. If you are in the Bay area, check it out in person, or check it out online. -Shepard
The show is open until July 4th, Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm – 7pm. 886 Geary Gallery, 886 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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AND NOW..BERLIN (Part 2)
More shots of all the incredible work going on in Berlin! It was a blast to work alongside fellow artists D*Face, Cyrcle, London Police, and Word To Mother. And, tonight’s the night! Project M/8 “Freedom” presented by Urban Nation opens tonight, featuring my work as well as work from D*Face, Maya Hayuk, Cyrcle., Word To Mother, Miss Van, The London Police, Herakut, Snik & Evoca1.
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AND NOW..BERLIN (Part 1)
Here’s a quick update from the first few days in Berlin. Check out shots of the team on the road and see the mural and window panels in progress. It was fun to work alongside fellow artists D*Face, Cyrcle, Birdman, and Word To Mother. Be sure to come out to the opening of Project M/8 “Freedom” presented by Urban Nation tomorrow, featuring my work as well as work from D*Face, Maya Hayuk, Cyrcle., Word To Mother, Miss Van, The London Police, Herakut, Snik & Evoca1. There are incredible murals going up in Berlin right now!
Click here for more details on the opening. Thank you to Jon Furlong / Obey Clothing for the shots.
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My florist is a dick
I’m over in Berlin, and I was asked if my Sadistic Florist image is an SS soldier. No, it is NOT an SS uniform. It is a Washington DC riot police uniform. I guess the power of suggestion has shown itself here in Berlin. Unfortunately, there have been many deaths at the hands of the police historically and in recent months in the US. The police are frequently portrayed as “peace keepers” which is why I have the humorous flowers in the image. Over 5,000 civilians have died at the hands of the police in the U.S. since 9/11. That is far more than have been killed by terrorists… including 9/11. Check out this article by Katie Rucke. We need police to wear body-cameras, not more electronic data collection from ordinary citizens.
-Shepard
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