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I think this video says it all... right? This Thursday, February 23rd, we'll be teaming up with our Spring 2012 Limited Series artist, Stefan Glerum to launch his tee collection at the Concrete Gallery/Image Store located on Spuistraat 250 in Amsterdam. From Feb 23-25th, the space will be converted to an OBEY Only shop offering the newness of Spring 2012, the limited tees, screen printed posters, as well as an event tee only available in-store... Don't Sleep, Just Creep!

- ROAM

On March 4, 2012, Shepard will guest star on the 23rd Season of the iconic television series, The Simpsons.  Episode 15 – “Exit Though The Kwik-E-Mart”, In order to get back at his dad, Bart goes undercover as a graffiti street artist and plasters Homer’s unflattering image all over Springfield. But one night, Bart and Milhouse get caught in the act by established street artists Shepard Fairey, Ron English, Kenny Scharf and Robbie Conal (guest voicing as themselves), and to Bart’s surprise, they invite him to exhibit his satirical artwork in his very own gallery show. Meanwhile, a hip, new health food superstore opens in Springfield that threatens to put Apu and the Kwik-E-Mart out of business.

“Part of being on ‘The Simpsons,’ is you’re being honored as a reference point in culture,” Fairey says. “But you also can’t be too sensitive about that part of culture being made fun of…There’s irony that comes with something outsider becoming insider. And they do a great job of examining that.” -Shepard

"The Simpsons has been one of my favorite shows since the early 90′s. When I was running my screen printing studio in Providence R.I. my crew and I lead a Spartan existence consisting of long hours and a seven day work week. Our only recreational indulgence ritual was to stop work early Sunday evenings to eat dinner together while watching the Simpsons. I’ve always loved the Simpsons blend of humor and social commentary, so it is a huge honor for me to appear as a guest character on the March 4th episode. The story line is great, and they were kind enough to indulge a couple of my dialogue suggestions designed to make the social commentary more pointed(even though I had to make fun of myself to do so). I can’t wait to see it!" -Shepard

"In November, 2011 Steve T. and I took a short trip to NYC to catch up with Curtis Kulig, the man behind the infamous Love Me tag. We were lucky enough to shadow Curtis and have an inside look at his art, home and studio. Curtis is one of the nicest people you can meet and while traveling through his neighborhood you get the feeling we aren't the only one's who think that." - Jon Furlong

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"I was very excited to do an artist series with the Incase brand because beyond just digging their products, I have a great history of creative projects with Incase partner and Creative Director, Damon Way. It has been a pleasure to work with Damon and the entire Incase team in developing the series.

"The artworks that comprise my series for Incase all overtly or sublimely reflect the concept of Peace. Peace seems like a simple idea, but evidence of its fragility is far too visible. I believe peace, beauty, and harmony are not only related, but intertwined. Visual symbols of peace manifest similarly in many different cultures, transcending language and reminding us of the basic loves and needs we all have in common. Peace is a struggle, but whether the images are ornamental, hopeful, or cautionary, this series promotes harmony." - Shepard

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Our main man and previous OBEY collaborator Thom Lessner, co-directed the new Darkness video Nothing's Gonna Stop Us. Check the video out below. Thom rulez and we think he killed it on this video.

Check out some of Thom's other work HERE.

There was a lot of work left on the final day in Dallas..  Belmont hotel wall was just about done, the Contemporary wall needed its final touch ups, then we prepared to party hardy at the museum... photos below... ENJOY!!

job well done DUDES!!

didn't get the best photo of the belmont mural.. hopefully my film turns out =(

time to party

BIG!!!! thank you to Erin, Elizabeth and the rest of the staff @Dallas Contemporary!!!!!!!

GOOD BYE TEXAS!!!!

really long days, a lot of work but Dallas has been treating us well!!!

most of the day we spent working on the Dallas Contemporary mural, but stopped by the murals we finished up last night to get a couple day time shots..

Shepard had a book signing and discussion with Pedro Alonzo, which from what I was told broke records on attendance at the museum.

next day we had to role back to the museum for a few things.. shep taking time for the lil ones again

then started on the Belmont hotel mural

big Dan doggie

Dalton (roadhouse)

recap tomorrow.. stay tuned

it was a bumpy ride into Dallas which doesn't help with my fear of flying..  finally got to the bright lights of downtown, threw my bags in the room and went straight over to meet up with Shepard and the Crew as they finished up the 2nd part of a two wall mural.

done and done..

finished up pretty late... ate some lovely Wendy's and headed home.

started our day bright and early over at the Dallas Contemporary were Shep and the crew planned out a 90 foot painted mural.

all smiles from the crew

Shep being Shep took some time to give the local art students a little Q&A on his work

lone star showing love

long day and still going... I'll post more up tomorrow..

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bare with me though, I'm still learning the ways of the iphone

We just launched our new OBEY Awareness project with Urban Roots. We are raising funds in support of a call to action that creates farms within schools in urban areas. These farms are used not only to grow food but to educate as well. Since funding for this type of project was not previously available, Tree Media Foundation partnered with the Green Schoolhouse- a Los Angeles-based school garden consulting and design company. Together they created a pilot program to build school farms called “Field of Dreams”. The Field of Dreams farms function as an outdoor classroom where high school students learn the sustainable practices of planting, composting and water conservation to grow food with the highest organic and nutritional value. Each school will experience the growth cycle from seed, to harvest, to table. The goal of the project is for students to bring home the message that growing your own food is a simple and vital process.

By purchasing this item you are directly supporting the OBEY AWARENESS program. We launched OBEY AWARENESS to educate the posse and generate funding for causes that we are involved in. OBEY AWARENESS is unique in that it will constantly evolve to support emerging, important issues. All profits generated from the sale of the Obey product completely support these causes. We encourage you to check out the upcoming new styles, stay involved, learn more and make a difference. Stay up!

heres the deal

DALLAS CONTEMPORARY X SHEPARD FAIREY

Dallas Contemporary has invited Shepard to create a series of murals throughout the city with a focus on West Dallas. Shepard and the OBEY GIANT crew will be in Dallas the week prior to Feb 4th. If you are in the neighborhood be on the look out for the OBEY GIANT experience and please show your support to the Dallas Contemporary.

In celebration of the mural project, on Feb 4th, the Dallas Contemporary will host the first annualPHENOMENON, an over-the-top, neon-inspired dance party. Shepard will provide the music for guests in the Dallas Contemporary galleries, just days after completing his murals.  A Limited Edition Print, Posters, and other collectibles will be available at the contemporary.   For the tickets and more details on the week’s events please visit, http://dallascontemporary.org/

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Chit Chat: A discussion between Artist and Curator
SHEPARD FAIREY & PEDRO ALONZO
Thursday 2 February

MEMBERS-ONLY Book Signing Event
6.00pm

Discussion – FREE to the public
7.00pm

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PHENOMENON featuring SHEPARD FAIREY

Saturday 4 February, 9.00 pm – midnight

Dallas Contemporary invites you to be part of this year’s PHENOMENON: a vibrant commencement to Shepard Fairey’s remarkable February 2012 exhibition. Event co-chairs Meghan Looney, Bradley Agather and Hannah Hoffman promise an unforgettable celebration that will leave guests in awe. The neon-themed dance extravaganza with live DJ’d music by Shephard Fairey will take place just hours after the completion of the artist’s citywide mural project. A selection of Dallas’s best and favorite food trucks will be pulled-up to serve guests, and the Shepard Fairey-OBEY pop-up shop will be on site featuring signed posters, books and OBEY clothing items. Join Dallas Contemporary in welcoming the phenomenal Shepard Fairey to Dallas.

Event Co-Chairs: Bradley Agather, Meghan Looney, and Hannah Hoffman

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
PHENOMENON supports Dallas Contemporary exhibition and learning programs.

TO BECOME A MEMBER CLICK HERE

For the tickets and more details on the week’s event please visit, http://dallascontemporary.org/

Vanessa and I made it out to Bar Marmont last night for the signing of Tristan Eaton's 3D Art Book. The book features 100 artist's work in 3D including... Shepard Fairey, Jeff Soto, Mark Ryden... and a bunch of other rad names. Super fun night.

no lights, all stocking until we see the sun... its almost here..

lurk

We have a collaboration coming up in spring with a long time friend- Curtis Kulig aka LOVE ME. Keep an eye out for it in the next few weeks. Until then, you can see his work here & here.

just got word I'll be heading out to meet up with Shep and the crew within the next couple weeks... can't tell you where yet, but its one of these =)

stay tuned