NINETEENEIGHTYFOURIA (a reference to the surveillance culture of Orwell’s 1984) is the exhibition of new works by one of my favourite contemporary artists, Shepard Fairey. Mostly know for his poster illustration and the now infamous “Obey Giant” campaign, this exhibition shows large and small scale works and highlights the impact that these mix media works of art create. On until the 25th of November at the StolenSpace gallery on Brick Lane, London. Make sure you check it out.

Shepard’s artwork both scrutinises and distorts the narrative of the modern American Dream. Commenting on underpinnings of what Shepard terms the ‘capitalist machine’, it aims to critique those who support blind nationalism and war. Fairey addresses monolithic institutional authority, the role of counter culture, and independent individuals who question the cultural paradigm - stolenspace.com