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Shepard Fairey Providence Silkscreen Gold and Red Colorways

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:48:17 +0000

A new Shepard Fairey print has been released to commemorate AS220′s 25th anniversary. Providence silkscreen comes in two editions are currently in production: an edition of 400 in a red at $75 and an edition of 150 in a gold at $150. Click the links below now to reserve yours now. You can definitely say that these prints are definitely a return to his old form, which should be a welcome sight for many Fairey collectors.

Shepard Fairey Providence Silkscreen Gold Colorway Ed. 150
$150.00 at AS220
18″ x 24″ Screen Print, Numbered & Signed by Shepard Fairey; Gold Colorway Edition: 150 + Artist Proofs
This Foo Fest, AS220′s 25th anniversary, launche the “Free Culture Award”, a national honor bestowed every other year on two artists–its honorees: AS220′s own Jukebox creator, Brandon Edens, and contemporary artist, Shepard Fairey. Fairey, an American artist, designer, illustrator & RISD grad (1992) was first recognized through his “Andre the Giant has a Possee” street art campaign. Edens & Fairey will we honored with the Free Culture Awards at Aug. 14th’s Foo Fest.
AS220 has also commissioned a mural from Fairey on an exterior wall of the downtown Chafee Center, the piece will be the largest mural by Fairey in existence. To commemorate all these events, AS220 is producing a limited edition print with Fairey in two colorways. Two editions are currently in production: an edition of 400 in a red colorway at $75 and an edition of 150 in a gold colorway at $150. Art will be available on or before the August 14th Foo Fest; pre-order now to reserve yours! Email David at dave@as220.org for more print info.
Also–Stay tuned for a Fairey Free Culture T-shirt–available at Foo Fest 2010!!

Shepard Fairey Providence Silkscreen Red Colorway Ed. 400
$75.00 at AS220
18″ x 24″ Screen Print, Numbered & Signed by Shepard Fairey; Red Colorway Edition: 400 + Artist Proofs
This Foo Fest, AS220′s 25th anniversary, launches the “Free Culture Award”, a national honor bestowed every other year on two artists–its honorees: AS220′s own Jukebox creator, Brandon Edens, and contemporary artist, Shepard Fairey. Fairey, an American artist, designer, illustrator & RISD grad (1992) was first recognized through his “Andre the Giant has a Possee” street art campaign. Edens & Fairey will we honored with the Free Culture Awards at Aug. 14th’s Foo Fest.
AS220 has also commissioned a mural from Fairey on an exterior wall of the downtown Chafee Center, the piece will be the largest mural by Fairey in existence. To commemorate all these events, AS220 is producing a limited edition print with Fairey in two colorways. Two editions are currently in production: an edition of 400 in a red colorway at $75 and an edition of 150 in a gold colorway at $150. Art will be available on or before the August 14th Foo Fest; pre-order now to reserve yours! Email David at dave@as220.org for more print info.
Also–Stay tuned for a Fairey Free Culture T-shirt–available at Foo Fest 2010!!

Moon Over Biloxi by Shepard Fairey

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:37:21 +0000

Shepard Fairey is moving forward with his monochromatic screenprints. Moon Over Biloxi is an 18×24 print that comes in cream (edition of 400) and white (edition of 200) editions. Each of these prints will run you $50 and they will go on sale on July 27 at a random time.

Moon Over Biloxi
18 x 24″ Screen Print
Signed and Numbered Edition of 400 (Cream) and 200 (White)
Limit 1 per person/household
On sale on Tuesday July 27 at a random time
$50 each at Obey Giant

The title of this print “Moon Over Biloxi” is a tribute to the Dead Kennedy’s song “Moon Over Marin”. In 1984 I picked up maybe my 4th punk record which was the 2nd Dead Kennedy’s album “Plastic Surgery Disasters”. The album is a great listen all the way through and includes some blistering tunes like “Riot” and “Bleed For Me” laced with social commentary. The surprise song though is “Moon Over Marin”… detractors have called it the Dead Kennedy’s “U2″ song, but I disagree. “Moon Over Marin” is more melodic than most DK, but juxtaposed with the darkness of the lyrics, the song evokes a powerful sense of existential melancholy. I think the concept that struck me, and stuck with me, is that our disrespect of each other and the planet may doom us , but things will continue without us. I think it is healthy to recognize impermanence, but also to appreciate the value of the ephemeral. Moonlight, real or electric, will probably be around, but what it will be casting light on is the real question. There will always be a moon over Biloxi.
-Shepard

For Release on the Full Moon, Tuesday July 27 at a random time. A portion of the proceeds go to the NRDC.

Dark Wave White And Cream Editions By Shepard Fairey

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:12:49 +0000

Shepard Fairey has created this print as his response to the BP disaster. Dark Wave comes printed on cream or white paper, and each is $50. The only difference is that the white is limited to 200 prints while the cream is an edition ofr 400. These will drop at a random time on 07-15-10.

Dark Wave – White
18 x 24″ Screen Print
Signed and Numbered Edition of 200
$50 at Obey Giant
Limit 1 per person/household.
Release Date: 7/15/2010 at a random time on Obey Giant

Dark Wave – Cream
18 x 24″ Screen Print
Signed and numbered Edition of 400
$50 at Obey Giant
Limit 1 per person/household.
Release Date: 7/15/2010 at a random time on Obey Giant

I will be donating a portion of the proceeds from this print to the NRDC… Natural Resources Defense Council. They are concerned with changing policy to achieve environmental and energy solutions, not just putting a band-aid on existing problems. Check them out at www.nrdc.org
-Shepard

Mr. Spray x OBEY x Strange Co Vinyl Figure

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:52:42 +0000

Shepard Fairey dropped the news that new vinyl figurines featuring Mr. Spray are set to drop on us all. It will come in four colorways that are black, red, gold and silver. Currently the black and red variants are available for presale on STRANGEco for $84.99 a piece. The details of the other colorway releases are forthcoming.

We’re pleased to announce MR. SPRAY, a new limited edition vinyl figure designed by internationally renowned artist Shepard Fairey!

Mr. Spray is an original character created by the artist in 2004 as a street-art appropriation of an advertising character design of the 1950s. Mr. Spray is the first original vinyl figure design by the artist in eleven years and will be released in mid-July 2010.

Mr. Spray is a rotocast vinyl figure, 11 inches tall. 4 points of articulation and packaged with an OBEY mini stencil. Illustrated card box packaging.

Mr. Spray is available in four color editions:

* BLACK – limited to 350 pieces. Available at strangeco’s online retail shop and at select retailers.
* RED – limited to 350 pieces. Available at strangeco’s online retail shop and at select retailers.
* GOLD – limited to 200 pieces. OBEY special edition, release information forthcoming.
* SILVER – limited to 100 pieces. Strangeco special edition, available at the San Diego Comic Con 2010 and through Strangeco’s online retail shop. Purchase information forthcoming.

Mr. Spray will be available for retail pre-order through Strangeco’s retail shop on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 and will begin shipping on or around July 20, 2010. The Black and Red editions will be available at select neighborhood designer toy shops, too.
PREORDER YOUR MR. SPRAY NOW AT STRANGECO!

Visit Obey Giant now to see the other colorways that are coming our way

America’s Favorite (Red Or Silver) by Shepard Fairey

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:14:55 +0000

Taking a break from the May Day portraits, Shepard Fairey is releasing a new environmental print titled America’s Favorite. This print addresses America’s dependence on oil, and is definitely a fitting piece in response to the BP disaster. On 7-8-2010, this will be released in two variants: Silver and red. Each is an edition of 400 and each will be $50.

America’s Favorite (red) or America’s Favorite (silver)
18 x 24″ Screen Print, Signed Edition of 400.
Limit 1 per person/household.
Release Date: 7-8-2010
$50 at Obey Giant

I have been an environmental advocate and supporter of clean energy and conservation for many years, leading me to make several art pieces dealing with these topics as well. In my “May Day” show I wanted to address current issues and also celebrate some of my favorite artists, musicians, and activists from the past. With my flag series I was referencing Jasper Johns, other images reference Warhol and Rauschenberg. This “America’s Favorite” gas station image was created before the BP spill as a way to comment on our addiction to oil and suggest that it should be in its twilight, but also to pay tribute to artist Ed Ruscha and his beautiful “Standard Station” series of paintings and prints. There is an emotional sense of nostalgia and Americana conjured by an iconic gas station, maybe even a sense of freedom and exploration. However, we all know that nostalgia can be the enemy of progress. Oil extraction is a dead end. I was just in Portland Oregon for two weeks, and that city is proof that people can change their energy and consumption habits. Yes, there was a bit of self-righteousness to some of the environmentalism, but withstanding that, the place overall is very healthy, friendly, and conscientious. Aside from not being able to get Equal for my coffee (I’m type 1 diabetic, and sugar is bad for me) I did not find my lifestyle at all compromised by Portland’s environmentalism. In the wake of the BP spill the “America’s Favorite” gas station image is even more relevant. I will be donating a portion of the proceeds from this print to an environmental/clean energy charity. I am researching and have not decided which one yet. I will also be releasing a couple prints inspired by the Gulf of Mexico spill and will be donating to charities helping with the cleanup there. Look out for those in coming weeks. If you don’t know Ed Ruscha’s work check it out. www.edruscha.com
-Shepard

Iggy Pop Canvas Print by Shepard Fairey

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:16:41 +0000

Shepard Fairey has what might be the last of the Deitch portraits. The Iggy Pop Canvas Print will go on sale at a random time on 07-01-10 at Obey Giant. Get your f5 finger ready.

Iggy Pop Canvas Print
18 x 24″ Screen Print.
Signed and Numbered edition of 450.
$65 at Obey Giant
Limit 1 per person/household.

Photography by Ed Perlstein, www.MusicImages.com

Release Date: 7/1/10
Iggy is one of my favorite rockers of all time and is undoubtedly the godfather of punk. Iggy grew up outside of Detroit and got the name “Iggy” because he played drums in a high school band called The Iguanas. Iggy formed the Stooges around 1967 and released 2 great records, their self-titled 1969 debut, and Funhouse in 1970, on Elektra Records, who had recently seen great success with The Doors, and were eager to sign high energy rock acts. The two Elektra albums were commercial failures but attracted a small but passionate following including burgeoning Glam star David Bowie. When the Stooges were dropped, Bowie helped get them signed to Sony Records for whom they put out Raw Power adapting their name to “Iggy and the Stooges” because Bowie was primarily interested in Iggy. Though now seen as an influential classic, Raw Power was a commercial failure as well, and the band imploded around 1974. Iggy dealt with drug addiction issues for the next few years, but maintained his friendship with Bowie. In 1977 Iggy and Bowie collaborated in Berlin on a pair of Iggy’s albums, The Idiot and Lust For Life, yielding songs like “Nightclubbing”, “China Girl”, “Lust For Life”, and “The Passenger”. To me, these two albums represent a creative high point for Iggy, and though I love Iggy’s Stooges material, I think the Berlin albums don’t get the love they deserve because they don’t fit a genre archetype the way the Stooges records set the template for punk. This poster was created from the canvas I painted of Iggy based on a Berlin era 1977 photo taken by Ed Perlstein. I think the image captures Iggy’s intensity, which has remained undiminished, and his trademark, even as he has matured. Iggy has done great material since 77/78 including collabs with Steve Jones, and the Teddybears, but I think this poster may reflect Iggy at the peak of his powers. For a good career overview get the two disc “A Million in Prizes” or just pick up all the Stooges records and the two Berlin records.
Check out this interview between myself and Iggy Pop for Interview magazine. It highlights our conversation that lasted about an hour and a half. http://www.interviewmagazine.com/art/shepard-fairey/

Glass Houses Canvas Print by Shepard Fairey

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:53:40 +0000

Shepard Fairey has a new canvas print coming out that is not a portrait. It’s great to see this style continue on with his new print titled Glass Houses Canvas Print. Also great, is the $45 price tag that we haven’t seen at Obey Giant in a while. 06/24/10 is when this will be released, so keep your eyes peeled if you want to score one.

Glass Houses Canvas Print
18 x 24″ Screen Print
igned and Numbered Edition of 450.
Limit 1 Per Person/Household.
Release Date: 6/24/10
$45 at Obey Giant

Dirty South Dance 2 : A-trak x Obey Giant

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:55:36 +0000

80s Purple has the Dirty South Dance 2 (Poster Set) and the Dirty South Dance 2 (Deluxe Pack) available now. Each package comes with an 18 x 24″ Screen Print Signed by Shepard Fairey and DJ A-Track and a CD, The difference with the Deluxe Pack is that you also get a shirt included with your purchase. You can grab these now.

A-trak x Obey – Dirty South Dance 2 (Poster Set)
18 x 24″ Screen Print Signed by Shepard Fairey and DJ A-Track.
Edition of 450.
$55 at 80s Purple

A-trak x Obey – Dirty South Dance 2 (Deluxe Pack)
Deluxe pack includes a Limited Edition Tee, Poster and CD. Tee is printed on a basic men’s tee body. Basic tees are 100% ringspun cotton and feature a small block. Model is wearing a Medium. This item is excluded from any current promotions or discount codes.
$80 at 80s Purple

Soup Can IV by Shepard Fairey

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:22:49 +0000

The final installment of the Iconoclast and Shepard Fairey collaboration has arrived. Soup Can IV is now available at Iconoclast for $500. If you’ve got the need to complete your set or you like this piece as a standalone, get this before the price goes up even further. Iconoclast sells these prints on a sliding price scale.

Shepard Fairey
Soup Can IV, 2009
Hand printed silkscreen and pencil on manila acid free archival paper
20 x 16 inches
Edition of 200
Numbered and signed by the artist
Purchase now at Iconoclast

Neil Young Canvas Print by Shepard Fairey

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:13:58 +0000

Here’s a Shepard Fairey print that’ll be in high demand for sure. This Neil Young Canvas Print is yet another from the Deitch Project portrait series. The dramatic perspective used is an element not comonly associated with SHepard Fairey prints, but as you can see here, it translates very well. You know the drill: 6/17/2010, random drop time and $75. You will need your f5 finger ready for this print.

Neil Young Canvas Print by Shepard Fairey
18 x 24″ Screen Print, Signed by Shepard Fairey and Henry Diltz.
Numbered Edition of 450.
$75 at Obey Giant

Photography by Henry Henry Diltz

A portion of the proceeds will go to The Bridge School and Henry Diltz.
www.bridgeschool.org
www.henrydiltz.com

Release Date: 6/17/2010