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      Artist Interview: Shepard Fairey

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      Shepard Fairey: I’m Shepard and I’m an artist, and an activist best known I guess for my Obey Street Art and Clothing line, and of course the “Hope” Obama poster that I made as a grassroots tool to aid the Obama’s campaign. Or maybe the, “We the People” posters that I created for the Women’s March on Washington.Matthew A. Eller: Perfect, and can you tell me a little about this beautiful Blondie Print you are currently signing?Shepard Fairey: Well I have worked with Lisa Project on a few different projects over the years including in 2016 painting this Blondie mural depicted in this print. So when the opportunity came up to paint this image on a wall at Bleeker and Bowery, right across from where CBGB’s used to be, I couldn’t turn it down. I absolutely loved the idea because my first solo art show in New York in 1998 was at the CBGB’s Gallery, plus I love all the music that came out of CBGB’s like The Ramones, Television, Talking Heads, Bad Brains played there a lot, and of course Blondie.Additionally, in 2016 I worked on Blondies album package for their “Pollinator” album, and the flower and the bee at the top right corner of the mural is from that album art. I was extremely excited to do something that tied in with a band like Blondie that I loved historically, but who I had also worked with recently. So this print is based on the mural that I previously painted across from CGBG’s, which is now coming down and I’m replacing it with a new mural of the one and only Bad Brains. It’s just great that this mural is now being memorialized with this really beautiful large format screen print by Gary Liechtenstein with the proceeds helping the LISA Project fund future murals and events. And just in time because as of this morning it’s just a yellow wall. We already started on prepping for Bad Brains!Matthew A. Eller: How is this new Bad Brains mural going to be different then the old Blondie one?@obeygiant, @glenefriedmanShepard Fairey: So this Bad Brains mural is basically an update to the first Bad Brains collaboration I did in 2008. In that image three out of the four photos were based on pictures taken at CBGB’s. Only the HR image in that 2008 collaboration was photographed at the Whiskey in LA. So to keep it geographically relevant, I talked to Glenn (Friedman) and said, “You know, why don’t we re-illustrate HR? But Glenn was so partial to his shot of HR that I ended up re-illustrating two of them. So this will be something special when it’s finished that people haven’t seen exactly before, but it’s definitely reminiscent of the 2008 piece.Matthew A. Eller: Were Bad Brains your first choice for the mural?Shepard Fairey: Well, my first choice after Blondie , but I also love, the Talking Heads, I love Richard Hell and the Voidoids who were all in the running, but I think that having an opportunity to remind people that Bad Brains are the first all black hardcore band (honorable mention off course to A Band Called Death the first all black punk band). And even though they’re from DC originally, that first album cover with the Capital being struck by Lightning was recorded on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and they played CBGB’s all the time. So they are as important as anybody who was part of that history of the first wave of New York punk. They were a very crucial band. They heavily influenced that next wave of New York hardcore bands like the Cro-Mags, and Agnostic Front to name just a few. All of those bands were massive fans of Bad Brains. So I feel honored to get to paint a mural to represent that era.Matthew A. Eller: I know that skateboarding culture and Punk Rock has been a huge influence on your work. For this new Bad Brains mural you used Glen E. Friedman’s Bad Brains photos as we just discussed a bit, and he got his start as a photographer for Thrasher and later captured every punk band and hip-hop artist you can imagine. Can you talk a bit about this fusion of skateboarding culture and your art?Shepard Fairey: I grew up in South Carolina and skateboarding was my gateway to creatively as well as my social life. Skateboarding was rebellious, it was creative, just like street art. Street art was re-enacting things on landscapes that weren’t supposed to be written on. But punk was just as in your face if not even more outspoken. It was political and I became very interested in it especially later when I started doing my street work, I was massively influenced to say the least. I already at this point in my life was skateboarding, making t-shirts, stickers, skate zines, and putting up flyers with glue. So I thought, well I wanna do work on the street… but I want to do it with techniques that I already have been using and refining. So pasting up posters seemed to fit the best.Matthew A. Eller: There also seems to be a common thread between the two because skateboarding and street art both involve objects that you need to destroy to create something new. More

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      “ALL OF US!” by Saype in Geneve, Switzerland

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      Handicap International has invited Saype to take part in an unusual artistic operation. The artist created a giant fresco on the Place des Nations using biodegradable paint, in dialogue with Broken Chair’s fight against explosive weapons, entitled “ALL OF US!”A giant eco responsible landart painting by Saype in Place des Nations in Geneva (CH). This artwork was created using natural pigments made out of charcoal and chalk. This artwork represents a hand, symbol of humanity, presenting a new chair leg to the Broken Chair, figure of the numerous civils victims of war bombings.In each of his works, Saype captures the fragility of our societies and the challenges we are all called upon to meet, with the monumental frescoes he creates on grass, earth, sand and snow around the world: New York, Paris, Venice, Geneva, Cape Town, Turin, Dubai, Nairobi, Istanbul, Ouagadougou, Miami, (…)The aim of these frescoes, which are destined to fade away, is to impact mentalities in a way that respects nature. They are painted with an eco-responsible paint composed essentially of chalk and charcoal.Check out below from more photos of Saype’s recent piece. Photo credits: Saype More

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      “Vía Oeste” by Pablo S. Herrero in Salamanca, Spain

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      Pablo S. Herrero’s recent project, “Vía Oeste,” has brought three stunning murals to the picturesque town of Villavieja de Yeltes in Salamanca, Spain. Titled “Ilex Umbra,” these murals pay tribute to the significant oak trees in the area, offering a poignant connection between art and nature.However, beneath the surface beauty, these murals also shed light on the challenges faced by this region, including depopulation and the controversial fight against a proposed uranium mine, which many argue offers false promises of a brighter future.In a region grappling with the exodus of its young population and the looming specter of environmental degradation, Herrero’s murals serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring beauty and importance of nature. Through “Ilex Umbra,” he highlights the significance of these ancient oaks and the urgent need to protect them. In doing so, Herrero’s art not only captivates the eye but also sparks crucial conversations about the intersection of art, nature, and the future of this beautiful yet challenged town in Salamanca.Scroll down below to see more photos of Pablo S. Herrero’s most recent project, More

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      The Louvre x CASETIFY New Collection

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      Global creative brand CASETiFY announces its second collaboration with the Louvre in a highly anticipated drop that provides a modern interpretation of the museum’s architecture and includes customizable options. Enthusiasts can purchase the collection at casetify.com from today August 9.Taking inspiration from the global impact and cultural influence of its most celebrated artworks, the accessory designs collection includes a modern interpretation of the most celebrated artworks in the world, taking you on an imaginative tour through the museum’s galleries. This highly-anticipated second collection arrives after the great success of the first one and pays homage to the world-class museum’s architectural and artistic wonders. It includes artful tech accessories inspired by the Louvre ‘s iconic architecture, paintings, and sculptures. The collaboration features a curated selection of the Louvre’s most treasured masterpieces such as Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.Some of the accessory designs showcase the architectural features of the iconic museum such as the Louvre pyramid. The mesmerizing grid design offers an imaginative reinterpretation of the art’s endless reach and zooms in on the tiniest details of the glass structure and its rhombuspanes.For those seeking a highly personalized accessory in the most authentic Louvre style, CASETiFY allows customers to personalize “Le Billet”, an imaginary Louvre’s entrance ticket, with their own name, as a piece of memorabilia that can take art enthusiasts on new journeys of imagination. The design comes with motifs from important Louvre artwork such as Mona Lisa, Victoire de Samothrace, Sphinx de Tanis, and more.Accessories in the collection will retail for $28 – $98 USD and can be purchased both at casetify.com and CASETiFY Studio shop locations globally.CASETiFY is a global lifestyle brand and home to the first and largest platform for customized tech accessories. Created with the highest-quality materials and most cutting-edge designs, CASETiFY’s products empower self-expression by turning your personal electronics into highly designed, stylishly slim, drop-proof accessories. Known for tapping top artists, big celebrities and creatives for its Co-Lab program, CASETiFY gives brands and individuals the opportunity to share their unique visions with the world. With 18 retail shops and growing, CASETiFY Studio provides a one-stop, visual retail experience where customers can customize their accessories on the spot. For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, please visit www.CASETiFY.com. More

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      New Murals by David de la Mano and Pablo S. Herrero in Florida, USA

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      Pablo S. Herrero and David de la Mano have returned to Winter Haven, Florida for the third time in 13 years, their bond with the city just growing a bit more. In some way, they are already part of a place that has treated them with respect and affection from the beginning. On this occasion they have painted 3 new pieces.They have painted a new whale with a variety of messages, including “The Calm (Route).”They were also able to jointly paint a very special piece called “The Sound.” This is a complex work that is charged with vibrations, resonances, echoes, screams, and murmurs.Finally, the artists were fortunate enough to be able to paint “Breath,” a work inspired by another that David and Pablo painted many years ago on an old bridge in Porto, Portugal.Check out below for more photos of the murals. More

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      Luke Cornish – Dissimulation

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      Sydney-based artist Luke Cornish, aka ELK, showcases his latest body of work, ‘Dissimulation’, at Melbourne’s Oshi Gallery. A collection of over 150 hand-sprayed stencils incorporating international currency into the paper, this is an examination of freedom, power, and a world forever changed by the fallout from Covid. More

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      ‘Started Again’ – Dilk Print Drop

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      Started Again is Bio Editions debut print release by Nottingham based graffiti artist, Dilk. Three editions of the print will be available to purchase at 3pm BST on Thursday 3rd August via their online store.Adapted from his ‘True Love’ canvas exhibited as part of the permanent collection at STRAAT Museum Amsterdam, each 87 x 67cm print celebrates this monumental 3.5 x 5m original artwork in a new form.Notts lad Steven Dilks began his long-standing career in graffiti as a writer in the 1980’s, prolifically producing work on the streets from a young age. Taking early old school graffiti influences and turning them into an ever-evolving contemporary art style – combined with his hunger for travelling and new connections – has established Dilk as an important part of the UK’s graffiti history.Today his recognisable abstract style situates his work in leading urban contemporary museums as it takes a contemporary twist on traditional graffiti lettering. Combining bold marks and colours with intricate finer details, each new piece maps an ever-changing amalgamation of abstracts, dreamlike colour pallets, sharp lines and drip work. Cop one today while you can. More

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      “Lizard” by Pener in Olsztyn, Poland

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      Street artist Pener recently shared his latest abstract mural which was just completed on the streets of Olsztyn in Poland.Pener has been one of Poland’s talented emerging artists working in abstract and deconstructive style. Pener’s mural is a masterpiece of detail and color. The artist has created a fluid composition with layers of deconstructed forms that seem to flow into each other. The linear details are impressive, holding together the constant movement and transparent shapes. The mural is a stunning example of Pener’s skill and talent.Bartek Świątecki’s aka Pener work mixes abstraction and traditional graffiti. High art and youth culture, modernism and skateboarding. His images are based around geometric groupings and angular forms which reference futuristic architectural design.Check out below for more images of Pener’s work. More