Whitefish
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Whitefish on Aug 21, 2019 15:44:49 GMT 1, The next print in the “Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent” print series is “Arab Woman.” Here’s how co-curator Pedro Alonzo explains the work:
Shepard Fairey created this image of an Arab woman three years after the start of the second Gulf War. The work is a response to the extreme anti-Islamic rhetoric of the time. With this piece, Fairey confronts the notion of collective blame directed against all Arabs. Fairey portrays her as a characteristically strong woman, who looks directly at the viewer, confidently but no menacingly. Her countenance is appealing and relatable, evoking a humanizing effect on a group of people that are often misrepresented as threatening. The artist intends to stimulate humanity and compassion, challenging preconceived notions about Muslims, otherwise perceived as the enemy. The floral design of Turkish origin is intended to subconsciously evoke a unified appreciation of beauty and function as a bridge between the West and the Middle East, a familiar form that brings us all together.
The next print in the “Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent” print series is “Arab Woman.” Here’s how co-curator Pedro Alonzo explains the work: Shepard Fairey created this image of an Arab woman three years after the start of the second Gulf War. The work is a response to the extreme anti-Islamic rhetoric of the time. With this piece, Fairey confronts the notion of collective blame directed against all Arabs. Fairey portrays her as a characteristically strong woman, who looks directly at the viewer, confidently but no menacingly. Her countenance is appealing and relatable, evoking a humanizing effect on a group of people that are often misrepresented as threatening. The artist intends to stimulate humanity and compassion, challenging preconceived notions about Muslims, otherwise perceived as the enemy. The floral design of Turkish origin is intended to subconsciously evoke a unified appreciation of beauty and function as a bridge between the West and the Middle East, a familiar form that brings us all together.
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Whitefish
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Whitefish on Aug 22, 2019 18:27:43 GMT 1, According to "Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent" co-curator, Pedro Alonzo:⠀ Inspired by a Chinese propaganda poster created during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966 - 1976) in the People’s Republic of China, Fairey transforms the work’s revolutionary motif into a new contemporary anti-war message. The poster was a call-to-action for the formation of a Communist army, believing that military might was necessary to gaining political advantage.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Guns and Roses. Serigraph on Coventry Rag, 100% Cotton Custom Archival Paper with hand-deckled edges. 30 x 41 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 89. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. $900. Available Tuesday, August 27th @ 10 AM PDT
According to "Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent" co-curator, Pedro Alonzo:⠀ Inspired by a Chinese propaganda poster created during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966 - 1976) in the People’s Republic of China, Fairey transforms the work’s revolutionary motif into a new contemporary anti-war message. The poster was a call-to-action for the formation of a Communist army, believing that military might was necessary to gaining political advantage.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Guns and Roses. Serigraph on Coventry Rag, 100% Cotton Custom Archival Paper with hand-deckled edges. 30 x 41 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 89. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. $900. Available Tuesday, August 27th @ 10 AM PDT
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Sundowner
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Sundowner on Aug 27, 2019 19:44:13 GMT 1, I anyone got an ‘Arab Woman’ and is having second thoughts please PM me.
I anyone got an ‘Arab Woman’ and is having second thoughts please PM me.
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Whitefish
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Whitefish on Aug 30, 2019 23:47:24 GMT 1, “Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent” co-curator Pedro Alonzo’s statement on “Big Brother Is Watching You”:
Since 1998, references to “1984,” George Orwell’s cautionary tale about a totalitarian state, have appeared in Fairey’s work including several iterations of Big Brother. In 2008, Penguin Books (UK) approached Fairey to design the cover of Orwell’s classic books “Animal Farm” and “1984.” Fairey uses one of the most memorable phrases from the book, “Big Brother is Watching You,” combined with the image of a menacing eye, to remind us that the technology society has grown to depend on is being used to monitor, register and influence our activity. The artist’s use of Big Brother to urge citizens to question corporate and state surveillance, proved prescient as initiatives like the NSA surveillance programs made public by Edward Snowden, Cambridge Analytica’s use of Facebook to manipulate the 2016 election, or China’s pioneering a system of governing by surveillance, were revealed. From navigation, to gathering information and all forms of communication, digital devices have become integral to everyday activities for much of the world’s population. Technology provides the ultimate convenience while simultaneously registering our every move.
Fairey reminds us that technology makes us more susceptible to misinformation and manipulation. Raising the question, how do we take advantage of the conveniences afforded by digital technology without sacrificing our privacy and freedom? Orwell and Fairey share affinities as creators, their respective practices in literature and visual art are fueled by a desire to inspire the public to question the dominant narrative and challenge systemic forms of oppression and control. Inspired by the Spanish Civil War and the rise of the Third Reich, Orwell described his work as, “written directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism. “As a means to combat the governmental and corporate control of public space, Shepard Fairey was inspired to address abuse of authority on the street. Most importantly, both the author and the artist realized that to communicate effectively with the public, the creator must, “fuse political purpose and artistic purpose into one whole.” The impact of Orwell’s numerous essays and political pamphlets pale in comparison to his literary works. Likewise, Fairey’s impact as an artist would have been minuscule if he had followed the art world rules and made work that only a privileged few could relate to.
Big Brother Is Watching You. Serigraph on Coventry Rag, 100% Cotton Custom Archival Paper with hand-deckled edges. 30 x 41 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 89. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. $900. A portion of proceeds will go to the ACLU. Available Tuesday, September 3rd @ 10 AM PDT
“Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent” co-curator Pedro Alonzo’s statement on “Big Brother Is Watching You”: Since 1998, references to “1984,” George Orwell’s cautionary tale about a totalitarian state, have appeared in Fairey’s work including several iterations of Big Brother. In 2008, Penguin Books (UK) approached Fairey to design the cover of Orwell’s classic books “Animal Farm” and “1984.” Fairey uses one of the most memorable phrases from the book, “Big Brother is Watching You,” combined with the image of a menacing eye, to remind us that the technology society has grown to depend on is being used to monitor, register and influence our activity. The artist’s use of Big Brother to urge citizens to question corporate and state surveillance, proved prescient as initiatives like the NSA surveillance programs made public by Edward Snowden, Cambridge Analytica’s use of Facebook to manipulate the 2016 election, or China’s pioneering a system of governing by surveillance, were revealed. From navigation, to gathering information and all forms of communication, digital devices have become integral to everyday activities for much of the world’s population. Technology provides the ultimate convenience while simultaneously registering our every move. Fairey reminds us that technology makes us more susceptible to misinformation and manipulation. Raising the question, how do we take advantage of the conveniences afforded by digital technology without sacrificing our privacy and freedom? Orwell and Fairey share affinities as creators, their respective practices in literature and visual art are fueled by a desire to inspire the public to question the dominant narrative and challenge systemic forms of oppression and control. Inspired by the Spanish Civil War and the rise of the Third Reich, Orwell described his work as, “written directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism. “As a means to combat the governmental and corporate control of public space, Shepard Fairey was inspired to address abuse of authority on the street. Most importantly, both the author and the artist realized that to communicate effectively with the public, the creator must, “fuse political purpose and artistic purpose into one whole.” The impact of Orwell’s numerous essays and political pamphlets pale in comparison to his literary works. Likewise, Fairey’s impact as an artist would have been minuscule if he had followed the art world rules and made work that only a privileged few could relate to. Big Brother Is Watching You. Serigraph on Coventry Rag, 100% Cotton Custom Archival Paper with hand-deckled edges. 30 x 41 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 89. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. $900. A portion of proceeds will go to the ACLU. Available Tuesday, September 3rd @ 10 AM PDT
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WOOF
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Adam The Collector on Sept 20, 2019 5:42:47 GMT 1,
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Whitefish
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Whitefish on Oct 16, 2019 15:08:03 GMT 1, The raised fist has served as an iconic symbol of resistance for many generations. Masculine and monochrome, the clenched gesture radiates energy against a double outlined golden star. Featuring Fairey’s now well-known call-to-action, the accompanying “OBEY” below is a visual command that enhances the otherwise silent but powerful protest.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With its origins in his earliest street art projects, this print replaces the typical Andre the Giant figurine with an oversized fist that stands in its place. Legibility and accessibility have always been a hallmark of Fairey’s artwork, and are utilized to great effect here, illustrating a universal, familiar symbol of rebellion, but rendered in Fairey’s recognizable style.⠀ - Description written by co-curator Pedro Alonzo.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ OBEY Fist. Serigraph on Coventry Rag, 100% Cotton Custom Archival Paper with hand-deckled edges. 30 x 41 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 89. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
The raised fist has served as an iconic symbol of resistance for many generations. Masculine and monochrome, the clenched gesture radiates energy against a double outlined golden star. Featuring Fairey’s now well-known call-to-action, the accompanying “OBEY” below is a visual command that enhances the otherwise silent but powerful protest.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With its origins in his earliest street art projects, this print replaces the typical Andre the Giant figurine with an oversized fist that stands in its place. Legibility and accessibility have always been a hallmark of Fairey’s artwork, and are utilized to great effect here, illustrating a universal, familiar symbol of rebellion, but rendered in Fairey’s recognizable style.⠀ - Description written by co-curator Pedro Alonzo.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ OBEY Fist. Serigraph on Coventry Rag, 100% Cotton Custom Archival Paper with hand-deckled edges. 30 x 41 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 89. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by nobokov on Oct 16, 2019 15:19:59 GMT 1, Can't wait for the celebration to be over.
Can't wait for the celebration to be over.
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Whitefish
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Whitefish on Oct 17, 2019 20:50:30 GMT 1, ANGELA NUBIAN AVAILABLE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The next print in the "Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent" print series is “Angela Nubian,” a tribute to civil rights activist and feminist Angela Davis. Visit the link in bio for the full history behind this piece.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Angela Nubian. Serigraph on Coventry Rag, 100% Cotton Custom Archival Paper with hand-deckled edges. 30 x 41 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 89. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. $900. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Black Lives Matter (@blklivesmatter). Available Tuesday, October 22nd @ 10 AM PDT at store.obeygiant.com/collections/prints.
ANGELA NUBIAN AVAILABLE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The next print in the "Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent" print series is “Angela Nubian,” a tribute to civil rights activist and feminist Angela Davis. Visit the link in bio for the full history behind this piece.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Angela Nubian. Serigraph on Coventry Rag, 100% Cotton Custom Archival Paper with hand-deckled edges. 30 x 41 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 89. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. $900. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Black Lives Matter (@blklivesmatter). Available Tuesday, October 22nd @ 10 AM PDT at store.obeygiant.com/collections/prints.
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Harveyn
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Harveyn on Oct 25, 2019 12:49:05 GMT 1, Loving the Blek in the background.
Loving the Blek in the background.
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Hoops
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Shepard Fairey LARGE FORMAT Thread, by Hoops on Dec 17, 2019 12:42:26 GMT 1, 3 X Large Format Ornament 1 & 2 black and cream £1500 each- 38 x 51 in
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