SOUND & VISION X SHEPARD FAIREY X LONDON – THIS FRIDAY!!!
StolenSpace Gallery Presents
SOUND & VISION
Artwork by Shepard Fairey
OPENING RECEPTION:
FRIDAY, 10/19/2012*** THIS FRIDAY!!!
10.19.12 – 11.04.12
STOLENSPACE GALLERY
The Old Truman Brewery
Dray Walk
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
United Kingdom
stolenspace.com
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Special Screening: LET FURY HAVE THE HOUR
The Paley Center in New York presents Antonino D’ambrosio’s film Let Fury Have the Hour at a special screening on Tuesday, October 9th at 6:30. Shepard, who created the art for this film, appears with Billy Bragg, Chuck D and others. View the flyer for ticket promo code. Click for more information and to purchase tickets.
SABER TAGS SKY OVER NEW YORK TO DEFEND ARTS AND BASH ROMNEY
A week ago my friend Saber hired some sky writers to write slogans supporting public art programs over NYC. I kicked in some funds to support because I believe in the cause. Check it out.
-Shepard
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Shepard x Mike Miller
ART > MONEY: Design to Define a Movement – Contest
“So… many of you know that I believe in the power of art to shed light on politics and encourage people to investigate issues further. You may also know that I’m passionate about eliminating the corrupting influence of money in politics. I want democracy to work for everyone, not just the wealthy and powerful. Well, bam!… the unPAC campaign is an opportunity to bring art and ant-corruption activism together. Please check it out and help to create and spread some great art while inspiring the restoration of democracy! This competition is about empowering people to take back control of their democracy, not from one party or another, but from the influx of money that has concentrated political power in the hands of the few. It’s about using art to push back against the existing power structures in our society and inspiring real change”. -Shepard
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Important VOTER Information
After seeing my Sarah Siverman voter suppression post, RJ Rushmore from Vandalog told me about a site that clearly explains the voter ID requirements in each state. VoterID.me is the site to check out. Voting is extremely important despite the inherent flaws in the two party system. Make sure you have what you need to vote and please exercise your right to weigh in by voting!
Do you have the proper I.D. to vote?
Sarah Silverman is smart, funny, and gives a sh*t… all qualities that I admire and are thoroughly demonstrated in her video response to Republican voter suppression tactics. WARNING: there are some bad words in the video, so if you have sensitive ears you may want to avoid this video and the real world in general. Life with those monks who don’t speak might be your best future option. For those unafraid of dealing with the real world with its language and PROBLEMS, please check out this video.
-Shepard Fairey
Go to Let my People Vote for more information
Koch Brothers Exposed – Get the DVD
More than two years ago we read Jane Mayer’s article in the New Yorker about two billionaire brothers who were using their money to change the course of our country. With the help of thousands of supporters like you we started production on a series of short videos that eventually became the full length documentary Koch Brothers Exposed.
Please get a copy of the film now for yourself or for a friend
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Moby Figured It Out
Moby is an acquaintance and he shared his personal take on Mitt Romney’s comments about 47% of the country supporting Obama because they depend on government assistance. Moby’s story is similar to many people’s even if his success is extraordinary compared to most. Moby is very generous to charities and progressive in his politics… he is compassionate and understands the struggles of the common person. So do I. I never got any govt. assistance, but I lived at the poverty level the first ten years of my art career. I had no health insurance, so any complication from my diabetes would have sent me to a govt. medical program, or I would have ended up in so much debt I would have needed food stamps. A lot of people are one illness or layoff away from govt. assistance, not because they are lazy or parasitic. I worked my ass off, but was still poor. However, I was laying the groundwork for the success I would achieve later. That success has allowed me to pay a lot in taxes. Check out Moby’s story.
-Shepard Fairey
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