Stick ‘Em Up! is a documentary that takes an in depth look into the overshadowed world of wheat pasting in Houston, Texas. Directed by Alex Luster. You will not only get a candid view of the daily life of several street artists but we will also focus on the other perspectives & opinions from city officials, art critics and everyday citizens. This blog will take you through the progress on the documentary.
Comment : Posted by Weston Deboer
Posted on September 18th, 2009
The prints will go on sale on Sept 17th. This is all the information that was given to me. Really excited to try and get one of these!
Limited Edition of 50 signed by both Jordan and Fairey, 24 x 36, Fine Art Print
Limited Edition of 123 signed by Fairey Only, 24 x 36, Fine Art Print
Limited Edition of 523 signed by Fairey Only, 18 x 24, Screen Print
I was sent an email about the recent taggings at Studio 1 and their subsequent removal. What was interesting was this post from Eastsider LA about Shepard Fairey, then Shepard’s response. That led me to read about this interesting and well-researched article about Shepard, OBEY, and its interpreted artistic plagiarism. Now, I am not posting this to set off the sirens at OBEY or piss off the people that work there. While I find the Eastsider blog post more of cheap shot at Fairey and really unsubstantial, the Art for A Change article was really well-written. I’m posting the article so that art fans can read it and come up with their own conclusions. I personally believe that Shepard things out his work and much like a hip-hop producer that samples, finds the best in something and tries to recreate and reinvigorate that emotion through their own means. Some producers are great at it and do some with a respect for the previous work and some are great at it w/o ever researching the history. I think Fairey falls into both categories depending on the piece. I ask, does Primo or Kanye know the history of every song they chop? Does Pete Rock know the emotional background of every break or horn he uses? My speculation is no but that doesn’t mean they were completely ignorant to the sample either. I am interested in hearing your thoughts after the read. Again, no shots here. Just challenging and spreading the knowledge.
Street art in Tokyo has a very short life span; what goes up is taken down within hours. Which is why I was surprised to find OBEY posters in Tokyo’s very posh Shibuya burrow. Not only was it one of the few examples of street art I found during my 5 days in Tokyo, but these posters have yet to be taken down. They will most likely remain up because in order to take them would result in temporarily shutting down several rail systems in Tokyo. Props to whom ever put them up and didn’t get hit by a train.
1 Comment : Posted by Amart
Posted on June 2nd, 2009
Bunch of my brothers’ and friends’ favorite artists are putting their artwork together in May for a cool exhibition of limited prints, sold-out pieces, and some new originals. Haven’t been there but the Carmichael Gallery is hosting. DFLO, Anthony, or Weston – if you got any more info, leave a comment to let us know. Details after jump. Thanks to the IS crew for the info. And on a semi-related note, anyone else unimpressed with that new Clipse and Kanye song? And KAWS really gets credit for the cover art? SMH.
There sure is a lot of hype about this latest issue of arkitip, there saying that to make sure that you get the latest issue featuring shepard fairey that you should subscribe. Sounds like a lot of bullcrap to me, I’m just saying, but I am going to wait till it hits new stands or until we get a box at work.
Maybe your not as daring as i am, So you should probably subscribe to a great magazine
1 Comment : Posted by Weston Deboer
Posted on March 23rd, 2009
Lance Armstrong x Nike “Stages” Collection brings together nearly 20 of the world’s most creative artists, including Shepard Fairey, Geoff McFetridge, Barry McGee and more, to create original works of art inspired by Armstrong in hopes to raise more awareness for the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s fight against cancer.
Lance and Nike CEO, Mark Parker, held an event this weekend in Los Angeles to announce the project, which included a 2-mile ride that ended at the Montalbán Theater.
Shepard had been commissioned to help with the financial situation with the Dilla estate. 400 prints will go on sale tomorrow at noon at the OBEY site. I heard this was happening awhile back but now I’m glad its getting to the public. Here are some words from Shepard:
“J Dilla was a great music producer who died of lupus. Now his mom has lupus and needs help with her medical bills. This collaborative poster with B+ will benefit Dilla’s mom “Ma Dukes”. There is a benefit concert as well. Info below.Please support “Ma Dukes”.”
-Shepard
Comment : Posted by DJ Franchise a/k/a Stringer Fell
Posted on February 19th, 2009
A few weeks ago, I visited my brother DFLO for his birthday in LA. We partied it up and I got the honor of DJing his party at the Mandrake. One of the highlights of the weekend was hanging out that Saturday at the Sublimnal Projects Gallery which my brother manages. So I got to spend a few hours hanging out with Shepard Fairey and Glen E. Friedman. Beyond the coolness of hanging out with these two art icons, it was really amazing to see how Glen was there for so much of the beginning of punk, skate, and hip-hop culture. I think our current hip-hop generation really underestimates how much the three intersect in the genesis days. Another thought was that how much Russell Simmons and Def Jam really ran the culture in the 80’s. Say what you may about what those two are now but RS and DJ really were tastemakers in those early years. More pics and video after the jump. And much props to my brother for putting this exhibit together. I know it was a lot of work! Thanks to GG for the video and reminder to post these pics.
