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Ebony Magazine – Trayvon Martin

Shepard created this artwork a few months ago for a commission by Ebony Magazine. We were not able to show the artwork until the issue hit newsstands this week. “I have followed Trayvon’s case closely and I think any compassionate human being can relate to Trayvon as a brother or son and would want to see a thorough investigation into the killing of an unarmed person. In my portrait I wanted to emphasize Trayvon’s humanity as well as the public outcry for a just investigation into his death.

-Shepard”

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posted May 22nd, 2012

Honor the Treaties | Trailer

Honor the Treaties is a documentary short about photographer Aaron Huey’s work on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Charting his movement from journalist to advocate, the film details Aaron’s recent collaboration with artists Shepard Fairey and Ernesto Yerena. Ultimately, the film questions outsider’s abilities to tell accurate stories about poverty, exploitation, and history. The film will premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival, opening night for ShortsFest, May 24th. Directed by Eric Becker (weareshouting.com). Photography by Aaron Huey (aaronhuey.com).

First showing is May 24 at 7PM at the Seattle International Film Festival

posted May 22nd, 2012

OBEY THE GIANT

There are 17 hours left in Julian Marshall’s kickstarter for OBEY THE GIANT, the first narrative film about Shepard Fairey. Although Shepard was not directly involved with the film/project, we want to show support.

Julian Marshall (RISD ’12) recently directed the first narrative film about the early life of Shepard Fairey and the origin of his OBEY GIANT street art campaign. The film chronicles the Buddy Cianci billboard incident that occurred while Shepard was a Junior at RISD in 1990. The trailer is available on his Kickstarter page. Julian is currently raising funds for post production and the cost to send the film to festivals.

Check out the trailer and please donate and help him send the film to festivals!

posted May 18th, 2012

Obama Made History

I’m very happy that Obama had the courage and conviction to show his support for marriage equality despite the possible political fallout. Even though I’m pushing for campaign finance reform, I agree with MoveOn that support for Obama’s risk-taking is warranted and may be needed to help preserve the progress on the issue. The world needs more love, not more people trying to discriminate against consenting adults who love the way they choose. Tolerance is a virtue! Check out what MoveOn has to say on the issue. Thanks for caring.
-Shepard

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posted May 11th, 2012

Voters In-Money Out

posted May 9th, 2012

Shepard and others talk about Adam Yauch

More words of wisdom from Adam Yauch. Here is also a NY Magazine piece dedicated to Yauch that includes a few of my thoughts on him and the Beastie Boys.
-Shepard Fairey

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posted May 8th, 2012