ACLU SOCAL CHARITY AUCTION
Check out the ACLU SoCal Charity Buzz Auction, with the opportunity to bid on original art by Shepard, Leonard Cohen, and others. You can also bid to attend the sold out Black Sabbath show at the LA Forum, which includes access to the band’s soundcheck and more! Help stand for justice, support the ACLU’s ongoing fight to defend civil liberties, and pick up something cool along the way. The majority of the auctions close Dec. 10, so don’t wait! Click Here.
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Shepard on Paris, Politics, and Activism via Forbes
Shepard spoke with Forbes while installing his latest Earth Crisis Globe at the Eiffel Tower and discussed politics, environmental activism, and what’s in store for the future. Read the blurb below and click more to read the full piece.
“In a lot of ways I feel like the project (Earth Crisis Globe) now has a greater degree of weight and I don’t know if I’m worthy. I’m always trying to use my art to create important conversations and this is a moment where there isn’t just one conversation to have. So I hope that looking at how interconnected things are, which is part of the aim of the piece, will encourage unity rather than fear and division. I wanted to come to France because I don’t want to live my life in fear. I think that for a very very small minority to hold the majority hostage in a sense, in their minds, is a terrible thing. So I wanted to be here.”
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House of Vans recap!
Thank you to everyone who came out to see COVERT TO OVERT: The Photography of Obey Giant by Jon Furlong, at House of Vans London this week! The show, which originally debuted at Subliminal Projects in Los Angeles in October, features photographs taken on the road with Shepard and his team. Furlong artistically captures the process of Fairey’s gallery exhibitions, street art installations, and murals, while also providing a narrative about the culture, mood, and energy that fuels the process. House of Vans London was the perfect spot to host the show, harnessing the same energy and creativity captured in many of the photos. In addition, the London event featured unique video content, a DJ battle between Dogfish and Wellgosh, and offered exclusive screen printed tee’s by Los Angeles live printing crew HIT+RUN! The show was a great success! Special thanks to House of Vans London, Jon Furlong, Simon Holmes, Steve Ternosky and everyone at OBEY Clothing and OBEY UK for making the night something to remember. Check out the pics below!
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REMINDER: A Primitive Future Opens at Subliminal Projects this Sat. Dec. 5!
Check out this article by Hi-Fructose on Subliminal Projects’ upcoming show, A Primitive Future, opening this Sat. Dec. 5 at 8pm! Be sure to [email protected].
A PRIMITIVE FUTURE features new work by AJ Fosik, Ben Venom, Frohawk Two Feathers, Haroshi, Lucien Shapiro, and Ravi Zupa. The show focuses on the cultural, social, economic, and guiding principles of past versus future belief systems and practices. In addition, Subliminal Projects will be releasing a special edition screen print by Ravi Zupa on opening night! Click below for more info.
Exhibition Dates: December 5, 2015 – January 6, 2016
Reception Date: Saturday, December 5th // 8 – 11 PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
90026
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“THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING” AT HOUSE OF VANS LONDON
House of Vans London is screening the documentary “This Changes Everything,” to complement the 5-day showing of Jon Furlong’s photography exhibition, COVERT TO OVERT: The Photography of Obey Giant. “This Changes Everything” gives viewers a glimpse into various global communities in an attempt to tackle climate change and transform our failed economic system. The film is inspired by Naomi Klein’s international best-selling book of the same title and Shepard not only designed the artwork for the documentary but he is also an Executive Producer for the project. The screening will take place on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7pm.
Head out and view the photo show, then catch the film. The screening is free but limited to 100 seats, so be sure to book your ticket HERE.
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Earth Crisis Globe Extension!
The Earth Crisis Globe installation is now on display thru December 11! If you’re in Paris, be sure to check it out! Click here to read Shepard’s descriptions of each piece of art composing the massive globe. Click here for a video focusing on the Earth Crisis Globe, presented by Galerie Itinerrance.
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No Commission Show in Miami
I was invited to be part of Swizz Beatz’s No Commission show in Miami which generously takes no commission from the artists. I’m happy to be part of this show which supports both established and up-and-coming artists and is free and open to the public. If you’re in Miami, be sure to check it out. – Shepard
When: December 3-5, 11am – 8pm
Where: Art Fair Location
35 NE 29th Street
Miami, FL 33137
(Wynwood)
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Paris Follow Up
While Shepard was in Paris installing his recent Earth Crisis Globe on the Eiffel tower, he spoke with Pop-Ylar TV on his recent Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité graphic in response to the Paris terror attacks. Watch the video below and download the graphic for free, HERE.
WITNESS AGAINST TORTURE IN CUBA
I have been opposed to the Guantanamo Bay detention camp since it opened because I think all human beings have the right to the same due process of law provided for in the U.S. legal system. I was happy to contribute a graphic to the organization Witness Against Torture for their activist efforts to close Guantanamo. I was also very happy when President Obama campaigned to close Guantanamo, but unfortunately was blocked by both Republicans and his own party. The great news is that Witness Against Torture are still pushing hard to raise awareness about Guantanamo. They are in Cuba now! Check out some of their actions.
-Shepard
Witness Against Torture (WAT) is peacefully protesting in Cuba right now in an attempt to help draw attention to the ongoing human rights abuse at Guantanamo. More information is included below.
Additionally, please read a recent article by The Guardian discussing the WAT vigil.
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