SHEPARD FAIREY X NEIL YOUNG X AMERICANA PROJECT
AMERICANA
Shepard Fairey & Neil Young
JUNE 28 – JULY 14, 2012
Perry Rubenstein Gallery (LA) presents a special project by Shepard Fairey and Neil Young on the occasion of the release of Young’s new album with Crazy Horse, “Americana,” which features reinterpreted classic, American, folk songs. Fairey has created eleven new paintings, each one inspired by the songs, such as Oh Susannah, This Land Is Your Land and Clementine. In addition, Neil Young has created a short film narrative to accompany the Music and Art, you can see the video at NEILYOUNG.com. The new Shepard Fairey paintings will be on view to the public at Perry Rubenstein Gallery in Los Angeles from June 28 – July 14, 2012 as part of the gallery’s inaugural program. Shepard also plans to release a print edition set of the new Americana paintings, more info and release date on the prints to come shortly, so STAY TUNED!
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MCA Billboard Los Angeles
Shepard was recently asked to participate in a homegrown project to show respect and remembrance to the late Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys, by taking out a few memorial billboards around Los Angeles. Here is Shepard’s contribution that will be featured on 2 billboards for the next couple of weeks - one is on Sunset at Las Palmas and another on Fairfax just south of Santa Monica Boulevard. Other memorial billboards are also around town featuring the art of KAVES. Enjoy and RIP MCA.
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OBEY Clothing 2012 Summer Sample Sale
Disco Stu doesn’t advertise but thankfully we do for our Summer Sample Sale. That’s right, it’s back! Tell your friends, tell your parents, tell your grandparents, after all it’s more fun to hang out with your friends and family. If you come by yourself that’s cool too. It’s like one big happy family over here and a great chance to meet some new people. Please be on your best behavior as that’s what allows us to have this sale every year. Also, please be respectful to our neighbors and only park in designated areas. See the flyer below for parking directions and all the details you need.
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POST MORAL NEANDERTHAL RETARDIST PORNOGRAPHY
SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS, in conjunction with L.A. RECORD and BLUNDERTOWN,
presents
POST MORAL NEANDERTHAL RETARDIST PORNOGRAPHY
Exhibition Dates: June 8 – June 22
Location: Subliminal Projects 1331 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 8th • 7 PM – 10 PM
Post Post Bash at the Echoplex: Friday, June 8th • 10 PM (Ticketed Event)
Guest Curated by Tom “HAZE-XXL” Hazelmyer with music by members of Melvins,
Hammerhead, Halo of Flies, Chrome and Husker Du.
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Ebony Magazine – Trayvon Martin
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
OBEY THE GIANT
Check out the trailer and please donate and help him send the film to festivals!
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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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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