Lyman Allyn Museum Surveys Three Decades of Shepard Fairey's Dissent
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum presents 'SHEPARD FAIREY: FACING THE GIANT, Three Decades of Dissent,' running from June 6 to September 6. The exhibition traces the evolution of Fairey's visual language from the late 1980s to 2019, featuring 30 hand-painted multiples on collaged backgrounds with stenciling and embellishments, plus two prints from the museum's collection. Works span punk rock and skate culture imagery to social justice and environmental themes.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs June 6 to September 6 at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
- Title: SHEPARD FAIREY: FACING THE GIANT, Three Decades of Dissent
- Surveys three decades of work from late 1980s to 2019
- Features 30 hand-painted multiples on unique collaged backgrounds
- Includes two additional prints from the museum's collection
- Works range from punk rock and skate culture to social justice and environmental themes
- Fairey is recognized as a pioneer of modern urban street art
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- Lyman Allyn Art Museum
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- Lyman Allyn Art Museum