Although Shepard Fairey hasn’t been given the key to New York City, he’s taking over as much property as he can seize on his Big Apple visit. Six murals, related to his May Day exhibition at Deitch Projects, have surfaced in the past week — and we have an inkling that the “Obey” master isn’t done yet. Like what he did in Venice during the Biennale last summer and Miami at Art Basel Miami Beach in December, Fairey is getting the best bang for his buck when he knows that the art world’s powers-that-be are traversing the streets.
With his exhibition May Day being the final show at Deitch Projects and the contemporary art auctions at Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Phillips de Pury taking place this month, Fairey is poised to continue his ascent to art-world royalty.
