Miaz Brothers YIA ART FAIR 2018 THE ART OF SHEPARD FAIREY. Collector Catalogue

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1 Miaz Brothers YIA ART FAIR 2018 THE ART OF SHEPARD FAIREY Collector Catalogue

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3 via Gabrio Serbelloni Roma, Italy via Ausonio 1A Milano, Italy Working with Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA) and curated by Wunderkammern, Shepard Fairey presents his exhibition Force Majeure, a historical overview of his career to date, showcasing the evolution of his body of work. The perennial provocateur has tackled politics, commercial messaging, subversion, and social constructs over the span of his 30-year career as a graphic designer and artist, concepts that will be on view in the exhibition, his first-ever in Russia. Force Majeure meaning superior force suggests an extraordinary event beyond control. Force majeure refers to events such as a war, riot, crime, and natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions. The world is a turbulent and unpredictable place so as an artist addressing social and political issues in the moment I respond to force majeure events as they unfold, often in hopes that a moment of disruption commanding attention provides an opportunity for a powerful artistic statement. My art is inspired by the rich history of art and design with my aim being to capture what is universal and timeless while also potent in an urgent moment of crisis and need. - Wunderkammern is proud to present Force Majeure, solo show by at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, in collaboration with Artmossphere and RuArts Foundation. is the artist behind OBEY GIANT, the graphic campaign that started with a sticker he created in 1989 as student at the Rhode Island School of Design to lately evolve into a worldwide public art action. The caustic irony of the OBEY GIANT campaign leads viewers to question what they visually encounter in the streets, sometimes passively accepting to obey - even if only subconsciously - to images in adverts and their content. Political and social messages in Fairey s approach are traceable not only in his public art, but also in his famous HOPE portrait of Barack Obama, which in 2008 became the iconic image of the presidential campaign supporting the democratic movement. This exhibition presents both exclusive new artworks, reflecting the main themes of Shepard s career body of work including politics, environment, war and peace, but also showcases many of Fairey s artworks reflecting the profound influence of Russian avant-garde on his style. The artist intentionally selected the French version of the term force majeure because French is recognized globally as the international language of diplomacy. Diplomacy is indeed needed for an exhibition by an American artist, hosted by a Russian public museum and curated by an Italian gallery with a German name. s body of artwork speaks a universal visual language. The exhibition Force Majeure is a call to a social and political responsibility that engages with the public at large, in line (or better, obeying!) to Fairey s public art principles. Whether in a complex political decision or our everyday environmental efforts, we shall strive to remain on the higher ground. Force Majeure becomes a call to all of us, a synthesis of the artist s manifesto. This catalogue presents some of the artworks that are included in Force Majeure exhibition by Shepard Fairey at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art. Purchases can be made by contacting us by phone and . If needed, we can arrange insured international shipping. Transport fees are not included in the collector catalogue prices. Please note that charges differ on the work type, size, weight and place of shipping, due to customs regulations which change for each country. All images ObeyGiant.com / Jon Furlong Thank you for your interest. Enjoy! Wunderkammern

4 AK 47 (2018) Mixed Media (Stencil, Silkscreen, and Collage) on Canvas 223,5 x 147 cm

5 OBEY Worker (2018) Mixed Media (Stencil, Silkscreen, and Collage) on Canvas 112 x 152,5 cm

6 Poster for George (2015) Version 1 Mixed Media (Stencil, Silkscreen, and Collage) on Canvas 76 x 103 cm

7 Jasper Johns (2010) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 101,5 x 47 cm (framed)

8 Cornel West (2010) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 61 x 45,5 cm (framed)

9 Rauschenberg (2010) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 46 x 61 cm

10 Liberty Activist (2010) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 51 x 76 cm

11 Bad Brains (2010) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 51 x 40,5 cm

12 Chuck D (2018) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 32 x 45 cm (framed)

13 Keith Morris (2014) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 33,5 x 43 cm (framed)

14 Fragile Peace (2018) Artist Proof Silkscreen and Mixed Media Collage on Wood 46 x 61 cm 2.800

15 Black Sabbath (Crescent) (2013) /5 Silkscreen on Metal (Aluminum) 46 x 61 cm

16 Black Sabbath (Cross) (2016) Artist Proof Silkscreen on Metal (Aluminum) 46 x 61 cm

17 Bad Brains Punk Showcase (2016) Artist Proof Silkscreen on Metal (Aluminum) 46 x 61 cm

18 Eat The Rich (2012) /3 Silkscreen on Metal (Aluminum) 46 x 61 cm

19 Keith Morris (3 Color) (2013) /3 Silkscreen on Metal (Aluminum) 46 x 61 cm

20 Jeff Ho Zephyr (2018) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 29 x 36 cm (framed)

21 Jello Biafra (2016) Handcut Rubylith Illustration 26,5 x 40 cm (framed)