While plenty of people know OBEY as the clothing brand, not many are aware of the origins of its founder, but only the name, Shepard Fairey.
Fairey has somewhat of a storied legacy. From graduating in Fine Arts at Rhode Island School of Design, he was quickly enthralled into the world of skateboarding, even working at a skate shop part-time to just be in the thick of it. Gradually, Fairey was synonymous with the skate community, stamping his homemade stickers on boards, walls, and just about every other place that was there.
Fast forward to now, Fairey’s had numerous famous designs under his belt, with his magnum opus being the HOPE poster he designed for Obama.
This week then, Rumah Tangsi pays tribute to one of the most influential street artist of modern times, showcasing his archives that are usually reserved for art galleries and exhibitions.
The exhibition is also complemented by a local group of artist called Four Some Fun, comprising of Donald Abraham, Fritilldea, Orkibal, Kucing Miso, and Snake Two, who believe that art is a borderless endeavour. The group will also be showcasing their latest work on mixed media.
Location: Rumah Tangsi, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 18 Nov – 24 Nov 2019
Time: 12pm – 9pm
