Iconic L.A. street artist Shepard Fairey is expressing his love toward Chinese artist activist Ai Weiwei in the most Shepard Fairey way possible, turning Ai's beloved visage into an iconic poster. The image, rendered in Fairey's classic faux-propaganda style, features Wei with a furled brow and a gash on his head -- a reference to his 2010 confrontation with Chinese police. The warm red and orange tones contrasted with the thick black lines conjures feelings of strength, violence and hope all at...
Iconic L.A. street artist Shepard Fairey is expressing his love toward Chinese artist activist Ai Weiwei in the most Shepard Fairey way possible, turning Ai's beloved visage into an iconic poster. The image, rendered in Fairey's classic faux-propaganda style, features Wei with a furled brow and a gash on his head -- a reference to his 2010 confrontation with Chinese police. The warm red and orange tones contrasted with the thick black lines conjures feelings of strength, violence and hope all at...
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