Shepard Fairey and the Power of Art

From street art to political campaigns to corporate advertising, the power of the image is undeniable. For more than three decades, Shepard Fairey’s work has provoked thought and controversy in both the art and political spheres.

Now, with a public weary of climate charts and apocalyptic images of melting glaciers and emaciated polar bears, Climate One’s Greg Dalton explores how art might provoke a more productive conversation.

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Fairey photo by Buzheado.

June 7, 2021

United States

Speakers

Shepard Fairey

Artist; Activist

Greg Dalton

Founder and Host, Climate One

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