Fabbrica del Vapore
May 6 – October 27, 2024
Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Thursday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The guided tour of Obey’s exhibition in Milan, hosted in the Fabbrica del Vapore exhibition spaces, is an unmissable opportunity to learn about the poetics and themes behind the works of one of the most famous street artists of the moment: the American Shepard Fairey aka “Obey.”
“Obey” means to obey; Shepard Fairey’s chosen stage name represents the core of his poetics, citing the way society bends to established patterns without questioning them. The artist’s aim is precisely to encourage the questioning of stereotypes, reflecting on topics of great importance and that underlie living such as fighting war, protecting the environment and respecting human rights.
An exhibition itinerary that intersperses some of the most iconic works of the artist’s production with previously unseen works made especially for his first solo exhibition in Italy. Politics, media, propaganda, peace, environment, rights and music: these are the current issues that Obey investigates by searching for an unmistakable style suitable for conveying profound messages. Essential figures with defined contours and enriched by intense colors, characterize his language that is engaging and at times provocative. managing to lead the visitor to an intimate yet universal reflection on the great themes of current events. Many of his works, such as portraits of famous people who have revolutionized history, including the very famous one of Barack Obama, have become iconic and have decreed his great success, also spread by the fashion brand he designed.
The guided tour of the “Obey” exhibition in Milan represents a comprehensive and interesting tribute to the production of Shepard Fairey, which gives the opportunity to understand the value of the message of a great street artist who through modern artistic techniques manages to convey universal content within the reach of everyone.
Tickets: full 24.00€/Under 18 20.00€