Obey- Spank the Monkey

Shepard Fairey (The originator of the Obey project) came over to the UK to exhibit at the first international exhibition for contemporary urban art to be held in the UK, an exhibition at the Baltic in Gateshead called Spank the Monkey. The exhibition opening was a huge success and thanks to everyone who came to the opening party to support the event. Shepard’s contribution included a 20m by 5m installation in the gallery, a 80m by 4m piece of work outside the gallery various paid billboards around Newcastle and various official spots on the metro underground system. These are some of the biggest pieces Shepard has done in his 17 years since 1989 and they are well worth making the trip to go and see them. Don’t worry it runs until 7th January 2007 so you still have time to see it!

Yu can see mare image here