Shepard Fairey

I’m super excited to be part of @beyondthestreetsart in Paris. Definitely not to be missed! Hope to see you there! -Shepard BEYOND THE STREETS PARIS May 27–August 30, 2026 📍Grande Halle de la Villette3,600 m²/38,750 sq ft of installations, new commissions, historic works, ephemera, fashion, and rare archives from more than 100 artists Participating artists: agnès b., AIKO, Alexis Ross, André Saraiva, BANDO, Barry McGee, Beastie Boys, Brassaï, CEY Adams, Chaz Bojórquez, CLAW MONEY, Cleon Peterson, C.R. Stecyk III, CRASH, Cristobal Diaz, Damien Hirst, DEFER, DELTA, Ed Broner, Eric HAZE, Estevan Oriol, FAB 5 FREDDY, FAFI, FAILE, Fátima de Juan, Felipe Pantone, FUTURA 2000, FUZI, FUME2, Gérard Zlotykamien, Glen E. Friedman, Gordon Matta-Clark, Guerrilla Girls, Henry Chalfant, HuskMitNavn, Invader, James Prigoff, Jason REVOK, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, JonOne, JR, Julien Marmar, KAVES, KC Ortiz, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Kevin Lyons, LADY PINK, Maï Lucas, Marc-Aurèle Vecchione “OREL”, MARIPOL, Martha Cooper, Maya Hayuk, MEAR ONE, Mister CARTOON, Mr. Freeze, MODE 2, Nadya Tolokonnikova, Ozzie Juarez, Pablo COTS, Paul Insect, Philippe Julles Ardouin, Philip Andelman, POSE, QUIK, RAMMELLZEE, Richard Colman, RIME, RISK, SABER, Shepard Fairey, SHIRT KING PHADE, Sophie Bramly, TAKI 183, Tim Conlon, Timothy Curtis, Todd James, VHILS, Victor ASH, Vincent Elka aka LOKISS, Yoshi Omori, ZEPHYR, ZEVS Featuring: Catacombs, Cosmic Cavern, Hip-Hop Snapshots, Posters & Fashion, History of Spray Paint, Rap Tour, Rubbish Stuff, Tags of Paris, Ticaret, Trash Records, Vandal’s Bedroom Founder & curator: Roger Gastman Gift Shop curated with Sarah Andelman Curation by: Sky Gellatly, Evan Pricco, Kim Stephens, Claw Money, Tim Conlon, Michael Delahaut, Aurora Fisher-Kendrick, Pete Nice, Paradise Gray, Christian Omodeo & Dante Parel BEYOND THE STREETS Paris is a production of @rifflandia , with support from MOVA, @‌craigshapiro (Collaborative Fund) and @‌icnclst. With support from @‌longchamp, @‌parisjetaime, @la_villette @franceinter and @france.tv Get your tickets now at @ticketmaster France 👀

I’ll be DJing at @OBEYClothing ’s first ever OBEY Flea Market at @obeyartspace in Los Angeles. Taking place this Saturday on May 16th from 11am to 5pm, this inaugural community market centers around pet themed vendors with @MuttScouts at the heart of it. There will also be an Obey Giant pop up store where you can purchase offsets, letterpresses, screen prints from the archives, and much more! The OBEY Flea Market will be located at 3041 N Coolidge Ave, Los Angeles, CA. Please note that street parking in the area is limited, so we encourage you to plan ahead. Hope to see you there!

Marilyn Monroe has fascinated me since I was a child. I was probably ten years old when I asked my dad, “Why is Marilyn Monroe so famous?” He answered something like “well, she was a symbol of American beauty and hope. She burned bright but tragically died young.” I was intrigued and watched Marilyn’s movies whenever they showed on cable. Seeing her on screen, I was mesmerized by her allure, her humor, and her vulnerability. I might not have been able to articulate it as a young person, but Marilyn had range and nuance that was magnetic, and I leaned in. Later in high school, I became interested in pop art, and one of the genre’s most famous series of images is Andy Warhol’s Marilyn portraits. Warhol’s Marilyns are superb in their use of color and effectively achieve his goal of reducing her to a high-contrast iconic, but impersonal representation. However, iconic glamour is only one dimension of Marilyn. When I was presented with the opportunity to make art of Marilyn based on photos by Milton H. Greene from 1956, when she was at the height of her powers, I was struck by the images’ intimacy and vulnerability. To me, these images called for a much more delicate approach compared to Warhol’s in order to convey more nuance and humanity. Even though Marilyn showed courage and conviction fighting for civil rights, equality, and against McCarthyism, her mental health struggles are widely recognized. I felt it was important to depict her precarious dance between wide-eyed aspiration and shying away from the glare of the spotlight. I hope these images, “Marilyn Sunrise” and “Marilyn Sunset,” inspire an empathetic look at Marilyn’s complex humanity and remind us that we are all teetering between strength and fragility. -Shepard PRINT DETAILS: Marilyn Sunset OR Marilyn Sunrise. 24”x18”. Screenprint on 80# cream Speckletone paper. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 500. Comes with a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart. $100. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The #MarilynMonroe Mental Health for the Arts Program. Avail on Thurs, 5/14 @ 10AM PT at Obey Giant Store. A limited amount of sets will be avail for $200. #IconicMoments

A recap from Napoli. Thank you to everyone who came out to support whether it be the murals we painted, the exhibition opening at @gallerieditalia or the event we had with @poltronafrauofficial . We had a blast and met incredible people. Thank you for caring! - S Video: @jonathanfurlong

I’ll be DJing at @OBEYClothing ’s first ever OBEY Flea Market at OBEY Art Space in Los Angeles. Taking place on May 16th from 11am to 5pm, this inaugural community market centers around pet themed vendors with @muttscouts at the heart of it. We’re proud to partner with Mutt Scouts to raise awareness and support for their organization through on-site pet adoptions, a donation bin accepting pet supplies and profits from screen printing will be donated directly to them. Bring your dog! We have special dog friendly activations featuring pet portraits by @lauramichelleart , pet aura photography with @auragami.la , pet psychic @call.me.mr.sol and custom engraved pet tags by @yeahitsjewelry . For our non-dog owners, expect great vintage, ceramics, records, zines, rocks and minerals, DJs, rarities and hard to find items from OBEY Giant and OBEY Clothing and more. Hope to see you there!

The right to protest is not guaranteed. It must be respected, defended, and used. That’s the message behind @theprotestbook —a powerful collection of stories showing how movements have shaped history and what’s at stake now. I was happy to support this book and it’s message! Buy the book. Share it with a friend. Start a conversation. #TheProtestBook 👉

Lost & Found is a series of releases pulling from the archives of Obey Giant Art. This week, we are excited to announce the release of a number of prints that were originally released in 2010: Moon Over Biloxi. A limited number of these prints will be available on Thurs, May 7 at 10AM PT in the Obey Giant Store. The title of these “Moon Over Biloxi” prints from 2010 references Biloxi Mississippi and the Gulf oil spill of 2010 and is also a tribute to the Dead Kennedy’s song “Moon Over Marin.” In 1984, I picked up maybe my 4th punk record which was the 2nd Dead Kennedy’s album “Plastic Surgery Disasters.” The album is a great listen all the way through and includes some blistering tunes like “Riot” and “Bleed For Me” laced with social commentary. The surprise song though is “Moon Over Marin.” Detractors have called it Dead Kennedy’s “U2” song, but I disagree. “Moon Over Marin” is more melodic than most DK, but juxtaposed with the darkness of the lyrics, the song evokes a powerful sense of existential melancholy. I think the concept that struck me, and stuck with me, is that our disrespect of each other and the planet may doom us, but things will continue without us. I think it is healthy to recognize impermanence, but also to appreciate the value of the ephemeral. Moonlight, real or electric, will be around, but what it will be casting light on is the real question. There will always be a moon over Biloxi. -Shepard PRINT DETAILS: Moon Over Biloxi (White). 18” H x 24” W. Screen print on 80# true white Speckletone paper. Signed by Shepard Fairey in 2010. Numbered edition of 200. Comes with a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart. $250. Available on Thursday, May 7th @ 10 AM PDT at Obey Giant Store. PRINT DETAILS: Moon Over Biloxi (Cream). 18” H x 24” W. Screen print on 80# cream Speckletone paper. Signed by Shepard Fairey in 2010. Numbered edition of 400. Comes with a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart. $200. Available on Thursday, May 7th @ 10 AM PDT at Obey Giant Store. *Price Note: These highly sought-after limited edition prints are priced according to the increased value of the print over time

This mural, “Peace is Power,” is meant to encourage us to strive for health and peace for humanity and the planet that sustains us. Peace is not the absence of disagreement, but the ability to resolve disagreements without violence. Peace takes more thought, more kindness, more diplomacy, and more creativity, but the result is a more powerful investment in our collective future. The dove is internationally recognized as a symbol of peace, making it an ideal communication tool. I hope the message reaches all who see it across nations and cultures. - Shepard Thank you @museodiocesanodiffusonapoli and @wunderkammerngallery Photos by @jonathanfurlong

Alle Gallerie d’Italia - Napoli inaugura la mostra "OBEY: Power to the peaceful”, a cura di Giuseppe Pizzuto. L’esposizione presenta opere iconiche, inedite e rarità di archivio, e racconta l’evoluzione dell’artista Shepard Fairey, @obeygiant , a partire dal 1989, con la creazione del celebre sticker recante la dicitura “Andre the Giant has a posse”. In collaborazione con @wunderkammerngallery 🗓️Oggi 5 maggio dalle ore 19:00 alle ore 21:00 partecipa all’apertura in anteprima gratuita (ultimo ingresso ore 20:30).

This “Third Eye Open Peace” mural in Naples incorporates a portrait I originally made for my Make Art Not War print back during the Iraq War. The mural is a public art companion piece to my “Power To the Peaceful” exhibition opening at @gallerieditalia on May 6. I have long promoted peace through my art and activism and this mural incorporates a peace sign and peace text (PACE in Italian) while also including a third eye blooming like a flower, The third eye represents a dialogue with one’s inner self, higher consciousness, and a quest for enlightenment, all of which are essential to achieve peace and harmony. I’ve often used the phrase “eyes open-mind open” and I think “third eye open” is a similar but slightly weightier idea because it addresses looking not only outward to observe, but inward as well. If we can connect with our own humanity we can have empathy for others. Thank to the sponsors @poltronafrauofficial , @lareggiadesigneroutlet , and @montana_colors for helping make this all happen. Also, big thank you to @culturanapoli , @wunderkammerngallery , and @inwardcreativitaurbana , and my team @dfloreal @zagnutz , and @jonathanfurlong for all of your hard work this week! -Shepard Photo by: @jonathanfurlong

NAPLES! The crew and I have been working on something the last few days. Thanks to @culturanapoli @wunderkammerngallery @inwardcreativitaurbana for the support! Final coming soon! - S 📷 @jonathanfurlong

The @gallerieditalia in Naples, in collaboration with @wunderkammerngallery , present “OBEY: Power to the peaceful,” curated by Giuseppe Pizzuto. The exhibition, dedicated to American artist Shepard Fairey, explores the tension between profound global imbalances—environmental and social—and the possibility of collective change grounded in the power of peace. 🗓️ Opening to the public: May 6 Free preview: May 5, 7 – 9 p.m. (last entry at 8.30 p.m.) 🖼️: MOD/Modular Wide Awake, 2023 ©️ Obey Giant Art Inc. #WunderkammernGallery #Obey #Naples #Powertothepeaceful