February 2009
ARTSPROJEKT, the interactive and culturally relevant online community for the arts, pop culture, and action sports, is participating in the ‘Shepard Fairey: Supply & Demand’ exhibit organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.
The 20-year retrospective is the first solo show of Fairey's work and will explore the breadth of his career as an artist as it features over 200 works of Fairey’s art, from the Obey Giant stencil to screen prints of political revolutionaries and rock stars to recent mixed-media and a new mural commissioned for the show.
"Shepard Fairy is one of the most prolific artists of this generation. He has been a friend for many years, and I knew from the onset of the Andre the Giant sticker that he was on to something that had the potential for a ground swell - and that's exactly what has happened," said Andy Howell, Founder of ARTSPROJEKT.
"It's great to see his art honored with the IAC exhibit. Fans in the Boston area should totally check it out as it will be sick. It is a privilege to see a friend and a peer in the artist community do so well. We are proud to have his work available at ARTSPROJEKT."
"I never expected the Andre the Giant campaign would have such an effect on people, just as the Obama poster," said Fairey.
"Artists create with the intent to inspire, so it is amazing that what started out as street art truly has transcended to the masses. I am excited for this exhibition with ICA in Boston. It will span over 20 years of my work on a variety of mediums, including the skateboards with ARTSPROJEKT, which is a totally innovative experience for any aspiring artists."
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