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Covert To Overt opens at House of Vans London Dec. 2

If you’re in or around London, be sure to check out COVERT TO OVERT: The Photography of Obey Giant by Jon Furlong. The show debuted at Subliminal Projects in Los Angeles this October, and is coming to House of Vans opening Wednesday, December 2, from 7pm to 12am. The event kicks off with a DJ battle, exclusive video content, and drinks.

Covert to Overt focuses on 2009 to the present, showing a retrospective vision of Fairey and the everlasting impact of OBEY GIANT on modern culture. Furlong’s photographs artistically capture 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. Cities featured include: London, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Malaga, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Cincinnati, and Charleston. Covert to Overt highlights material from Fairey’s newest publication with Rizzoli and the exhibition at House of Vans has been timed to reflect the UK launch of this book. The show will also feature three limited screen edition prints by Fairey, each inspired by chosen photographs on view. These screen prints will be available for purchase in person only on the opening night.

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Alec Baldwin on Importance of COP 21 in Paris

With the trauma and emotion over the terror attacks in Paris, I felt somewhat awkward promoting my Earth Crisis Globe at the Eiffel Tower, leading up to the COP 21 conference on climate change. Fortunately, Alec Baldwin has articulated the importance of COP 21 in Paris HERE.
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REMINDER: A PRIMITIVE FUTURE OPENS AT SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS DEC. 5

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.

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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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PHILADELPHIA MURAL ARTS MURAL DEDICATION DEC. 1

Join the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and the Friends Center as they celebrate two new murals created by Shepard this fall as part of Open Source, a citywide public art exhibition produced by Mural Arts. These two artworks, created in collaboration with the staff and participants from Mural Arts’ Restorative Justice program, honor community members who have risen above their past criminal records and gone on to give back substantially to society.

Guest speakers at this event will include Jane Golden, Executive Director, Mural Arts Program, and Lewis Webb, Jr., Healing Justice Program Coordinator, American Friends Service Committee.

Where: The Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street (19102)
When: December 1, 2015, 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Update: Earth Crisis / Eiffel Tower Photos & Video

“When the COP21 Summit happens there will be a lot of politicians and hopefully they will create laws that prevent climate change. But what I’m hoping is more to reach the average person, the average citizen who then thinks that it’s important to voice their opinion about climate change.” – Shepard

Check out the video by Galerie Itinerrance showcasing the Earth Crisis project at the Eiffel Tower. This sphere is suspended on the Eiffel Tower and up until November 26th in Paris.

Click more below for night shots of the installation. All photos courtesy of: Itinerrance Gallery/Milan Poyet

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PARIS // COP21: SHEPARD REVEALS EARTH CRISIS GLOBE, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE EIFFEL TOWER

Shepard unveils his latest work “Earth Crisis:” a giant sphere suspended between the first and second floor of the Eiffel Tower, a call to action to address the global environmental crisis. Visible from November 20 to 26th, it is a strong artistic gesture for Paris that will host the World Conference on climate change COP21.

“My political stance on protecting the planet is driven by my concern for the quality of life for future generations. I’m not an alarmist, but I do think people need to understand that we are facing an earth crisis. I think it is exciting that the globe provides different experiences for the viewer from a distance and up close while living in the heart of the Eiffel Tower. I hope the Earth Crisis Globe appeals visually but also generates a needed conversation about the fate of our planet.” -Shepard

This project designed and implemented by Gallery Itinerrance comes from the combination of resolute commitment of the artist, the Mayor of Paris and the operating company of the Eiffel Tower, in favor of sustainable development. The sphere, called “Earth Crisis,” weighs 2.3 tons and displays 8 meters in diameter for a printed surface area of ​​over 200 meters squared. Suspended more than 60 meters above the ground, it is a strong call to reflection on the future of our planet and the threats to its sustainability.

Public art has the power to engage people emotionally and intellectually. The Earth Crisis Globe is a mandala designed to provide a unified ornamental structure that evokes floral motifs and harmony with nature. Housed within the mandala’s shields are images that symbolize both threats to nature and incitement to respect it. The mandala images, composed of climate change and environmentally themed graphics, are positioned to raise awareness and provoke discussions about the Earth’s future. The colors used in the globe design connect blue and green of air, water, and vegetation that allow the earth to sustain life.

Click below to see pictures and read Shepard’s descriptions of each piece of art composing the massive globe.

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Liberte Egalite Fraternite

I’m with the people of Paris, in spirit and in body, in this most difficult time. I’m happy to be unveiling a project that addresses something that affects all of humanity and the entire planet. It will be revealed tomorrow, Friday, November 20th, 2015.

In solidarity with Parisians and all of humanity,

Shepard Fairey

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A PRIMITIVE FUTURE OPENS AT SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS DEC. 5

SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS is pleased to present A Primitive Future, an exhibition featuring new work by AJ Fosik, Ben Venom, Frohawk Two Feathers, Haroshi, Lucien Shapiro, and Ravi Zupa.

A Primitive Future focuses on the cultural, social, economic, and guiding principles of past versus future belief systems and practices. How do we determine right and wrong or acceptable and unacceptable in both the aesthetics of art and in societal behavior? How will colonialism take shape in the future? How has craft morphed with the everyday and become timeless? Has society in general become more “civilized” or are we the same just in different form? What can the future look like?

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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Street Art or Fine Art?

Check out today’s article by artnet focusing on Shepard’s involvement in both street art, fine art, and his transgressive vision which enables navigation of both.

Here’s an excerpt from the story:

“Fairey’s use of powerful, accessible images and messages display an influence from early advertising, alt culture, and Pop artists like Andy Warhol. This combination of clear messaging and graphic compositions gives his work a broad appeal that speaks to a wide cross section of society.”

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Shepard Guest on Late Show with Stephen Colbert TONIGHT!

Shepard will be a guest on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert TONIGHT, Monday, Nov. 16! Be sure to tune in! The Late Show airs on CBS 11:35pm ET/PT.

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