Case Study 7
Axe 3
Objet d'étude 2
From the streets to museums
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Present Shepard Fairey on social media.
Since his debut as a street artist, Shepard Fairey (OBEY) has always been a committed artist. Featuring thirty of his major works, Facing the Giant is a retrospective of his thirty-year career that will travel the world from 2024 to 2027.
Record a short video on how Shepard's work is essential to democracy and how he intends to make us ponder on societal issues.
Since his debut as a street artist, Shepard Fairey (OBEY) has always been a committed artist. Featuring thirty of his major works, Facing the Giant is a retrospective of his thirty-year career that will travel the world from 2024 to 2027.
Record a short video on how Shepard's work is essential to democracy and how he intends to make us ponder on societal issues.
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1 Once upon street art...
Once upon street art…
Graffiti and street art have transformed urban landscapes across the globe, turning mundane walls into vibrant canvases. With origins in ancient Rome and a reemergence in 1960s New York City, these artworks center the stories of people within their communities and incorporate the various identities, passions, and struggles that make each community unique.
From its introduction to the streets of New York in the 1960s to its rise as a symbol of modern urban culture, graffiti has evolved significantly. How did an art form once unaccepted by larger society achieve the status of high art? Read on to explore the evolution of graffiti street art.
Graffiti, as we recognize it today, emerged in the 1960s and 70s primarily in New York and Philadelphia. Young artists armed with spray cans began tagging their names and creating intricate designs on subway cars and buildings. These early artists, who called themselves "writers," were motivated by a desire to leave their mark on public spaces and amplify their voices in a rapidly urbanizing world.
The rise of hip-hop culture in the 1970s further cemented graffiti's role as a cornerstone of urban identity. Alongside breakdancing, DJing, and rapping, graffiti provided a creative outlet for marginalized communities to express their frustrations, aspirations, and cultural pride.
Artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat contributed to the elevation of graffiti to street art status. [...]
In the 1970s and 1980s, graffiti was largely associated with vandalism, prompting cities to launch aggressive anti-graffiti campaigns. Despite its outlaw status, graffiti began to gain recognition as a legitimate art form when galleries and collectors took an interest in the movement.
From its introduction to the streets of New York in the 1960s to its rise as a symbol of modern urban culture, graffiti has evolved significantly. How did an art form once unaccepted by larger society achieve the status of high art? Read on to explore the evolution of graffiti street art.
Graffiti, as we recognize it today, emerged in the 1960s and 70s primarily in New York and Philadelphia. Young artists armed with spray cans began tagging their names and creating intricate designs on subway cars and buildings. These early artists, who called themselves "writers," were motivated by a desire to leave their mark on public spaces and amplify their voices in a rapidly urbanizing world.
The rise of hip-hop culture in the 1970s further cemented graffiti's role as a cornerstone of urban identity. Alongside breakdancing, DJing, and rapping, graffiti provided a creative outlet for marginalized communities to express their frustrations, aspirations, and cultural pride.
Artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat contributed to the elevation of graffiti to street art status. [...]
In the 1970s and 1980s, graffiti was largely associated with vandalism, prompting cities to launch aggressive anti-graffiti campaigns. Despite its outlaw status, graffiti began to gain recognition as a legitimate art form when galleries and collectors took an interest in the movement.
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Frank Shepard Fairey, born in 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina, is an American contemporary artist, graphic designer and activist.
His work blends pop art and political messaging, promoting social justice.
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Step 1
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What was the first form of graffiti?
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Note down when and where modern street art popped up.
3
Look for other forms of art associated with street art.
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How was street art regarded in the 1970s and 1980s?
Do you agree?
Action!
Write the caption for your video, presenting the origin of street art.
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2Look and Ponder…
“Voting Rights Are Human Rights” mural, Shepard Fairey, in Wisconsin, 2020.
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Step 2
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Explain Shepard Fairey's goal as an artist.
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Identify his major themes.
3
Note down the other art that inspired him.
4
Do you know the artists mentioned? If not, browse the web.
Action!
Record a short voice-over for your video, focusing on Shepard's vision of art.
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3One artist, many causes
Shepard Fairey, Handle With Care, 2024.
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From 19:06 to 20:48
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Shepard Fairey, Hope, 2008.
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From 3:09 to 4:57
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Shepard Fairey, We the people defend dignity, 2017.
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Step 3
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In groups, focus on one of the posters. Describe the colors, composition, and guess what the message is.
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Watch the video to find out more about the context and causes defended. Say how the poster illustrates it.
3
Discuss Fairey's motivations. To what extent do you think his work can raise awareness or inspire action?
Action!
Present your artwork to the class. Be ready to explain how both the visuals and the message make the poster powerful.
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Ready...
- Go over your notes and select the most prominent elements to introduce street art to the class.
- Pick out key facts and examples from Shepard's biography to include in your reel.
Steady...
- Select visuals. You can use examples from the case study or go online to do more research.
- Compile your notes to create the script of your voice-over. Be sure to mention the origin of street art and Shepard Fairey's vision of art. Focus on at least one cause he defended.
Go!
- Record your video. Combine your visuals and voice-over to make it engaging.
- Speak clearly, choose impactful words and adopt a persuasive tone. Be as inspiring as Shepard Fairey's work!
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