Shepard Fairey Obey Giant Control

(Limited Edition Picture Disc) 'Shepard Fairey was born in Charleston, SC in 1970. While studying at Rhode Island School of Design he created the 'Andre the Giant has a Posse' sticker that developed into the Obey Giant art campaign with imagery that has changed the way people see art and the urban landscape. His work has evolved into an acclaimed body of art which includes the 2008 'Hope' portrait of Barack Obama which can now be found in the Smithsonian's National Portrait gallery.

This limited edition double 12' Artist Series Pressing release celebrates Shepard's long time love of the record culture.

'Long before I knew about art galleries or even street art, I was excited about album cover art, if only because it was the visual counterpart to the music on the records I loved. Album covers conjured a euphoric association with the listening experience.

No matter how much I love art, or try to convince myself of its relevance in society, the fact remains that music is a lot cooler and way more able to reach people's hearts and minds, but I'm a populist and I look at it this way: I may not play an instrument, but I'm gonna rock it as hard as nails anyway. With my art I try to capture the same energy and spirit that makes music so powerful and democratic.'

www.obeygiant.com

The Serato Control Tone is pressed on both sides (10 minutes and 15 minutes long).
Serato Artist Series, picture discs, limited edition. A, B, C, and D sides have a different design, artist: Shepard Fairey. Limited to 2000 pressings. Manufactured by Stokyo
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