Shepard Fairey: “Street Art Is Hostile”

After someone sloppily tagged one of Shepard Fairey’s murals on an Urban Outfitters in San Diego, the street artist released a statement condemning the vandalism: “The nature of street art is hostile. Frequently the competition or jealousy from your own peers turns ugly.”


7 Responses to “Shepard Fairey: “Street Art Is Hostile””

  1. TONE

    HOW IS THAT TARGET MEGA STORE WALL PAPER BULLSHIT CALLED 'STREET ART'??? ANYWAYS. YOU'RE UPSET THAT YOUR SUPER CORPORATE YAWN MURAL HAS BEEN VANDALIZED? FTW

  2. sonny

    for real, tone

    respect the architect. his shit is played out, but he's still the first to do it best. he paid his dues, already. you fucking hater.

  3. YES

    WE NEED MORE EXTINGUISHERS OVER TARGETS…… I MEAN OBEYS WORK.

  4. enot

    seriously. quit the hating.

    it's art, it's in the street. it's street art.

    tone, let's see some of your work kid. where's it at?

    post some links.

  5. ..

    THEY'RE JUST JEALOUS LOL

  6. ..

    also ha ha toofer from 30 rock above me

  7. yo

    art, street art, graffiti,,,,,,

    one big competition

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