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The creative force behind the ubiquitous OBEY stickers and the iconic Obama HOPE campaign poster brings his vision to Manhattan’s Lower East Side, with an eight-story mural that pays homage to the Beastie Boys for the 50th anniversary of hip hop.Fairey’s vision, informed by skater culture, punk rock and hip hop has captivated art-lovers worldwide, from Johannesburg to Singapore. NYC Mayor Eric Adams joins Fairey to discuss the transformative power of art, and why Fairey says he’ll never be seen as “cool” in his daughters’ eyes.
By NYC Mayor's Office3.2
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The creative force behind the ubiquitous OBEY stickers and the iconic Obama HOPE campaign poster brings his vision to Manhattan’s Lower East Side, with an eight-story mural that pays homage to the Beastie Boys for the 50th anniversary of hip hop.Fairey’s vision, informed by skater culture, punk rock and hip hop has captivated art-lovers worldwide, from Johannesburg to Singapore. NYC Mayor Eric Adams joins Fairey to discuss the transformative power of art, and why Fairey says he’ll never be seen as “cool” in his daughters’ eyes.