Asbury Park, New Jersey, September, 2026 – Jonathan LeVine Projects, Parlor Gallery and Wooden Walls proudly presents Raw Power, a selection of works by Shepard Fairey to be jointly exhibited at Parlor Gallery and The Art Spot in Asbury Park, NJ.
RAW POWER. Don’t you try, don’t you try to tell me what to do! The energy of Iggy and the Stooges anthem “Raw Power” is woven throughout Shepard Fairey’s music related art as well as his pro-justice themed works. Music, with its emotional power and democratic culture has long been a model for Fairey’s approach to creating and proliferating accessible art laden with social-provocation. The exhibitions will showcase over 150 works, across the two spaces, including paintings, mixed media works on paper, hand-painted-multiples, mono engravings, and prints on wood and metal. Limited edition screen prints, many long unavailable, will be for sale at the galleries as well. Raw Power is supported in-part by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) – Phase II Grant Program.
The exhibitions will be on view from September 17 through October 18, with an opening reception at both locations. Join us at The Art Spot on September 17, from 6 PM – 10 PM; and at Parlor Gallery on September 18, from 6 PM – 10 PM.
The Art Spot is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 AM until 6 PM; Parlor Gallery is open to the public Mondays, 12 PM – 5 PM, Thursdays, 12 PM – 7 PM, Fridays and Saturdays, 12 PM – 9 PM, and Sundays, 11 AM – 7 PM.
Leading up to the exhibitions, Fairey will also create a large-scale mural at the Sunset Avenue Pavilion along the boardwalk in Asbury Park. The mural is a part of PlusOne, the inaugural three-weekend art party produced by Wooden Walls Public Art Project and supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) – Phase II Grant Program. PlusOne will bring new murals, immersive installations, exhibitions, art tours, interactive experiences and more to Asbury Park. Inspired by the city’s amusement and music legacies, PlusOne will turn Asbury Park into an open creative studio where art becomes a shared public experience.
Complementing Fairey’s solo presentation at Parlor Gallery, The Collaborators brings together artists participating in PlusOne, including Swoon, Buff Monster, Add Fuel, and Adam Wallacavage, whose creative histories and artistic connections intersect with Fairey’s own. Featuring paintings, sculpture, photography and a site-specific installation, the companion exhibition celebrates the relationships, collaborations, and creative communities that have helped to Asbury Park’s ever-evolving arts landscape.
In the spirit of solidarity and amplification, Raw Power also coincides with Asbury Park’s Sea Hear Now festival, an internationally recognized celebration of music, surf culture, and environmental stewardship. Fairey will collaborate on various projects with the festival, including a discussion with Sea Hear Now co-founder, Danny Clinch. The convergence of PlusOne and Sea Hear Now, with Fairey’s participation, creates an extraordinary cultural moment for the city, showcasing Asbury Park as a premier destination for arts and culture. For more information, visit https://www.seahearnowfestival.com/.
Shepard Fairey is a contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, and founder of OBEY Clothing and creative agency Studio Number One. In 1989, while at Rhode Island School of Design studying for his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, Shepard Fairey created the “Andre the Giant has a Posse” sticker that later evolved into the OBEY GIANT art campaign. In 2008, his portrait of then-Democratic candidate Barack Obama became an internationally recognized emblem of hope. He is known for the “We The People” campaign debuted during the 2017 Women’s Marches worldwide. Fairey has painted more than 140 public murals, become one of the most sought-after and provocative artists globally, and changed the way people converse about art and view the urban landscape.
Jonathan LeVine Projects has played a pivotal role in shaping a new generation of collectors and introducing a visionary group of artists to the contemporary art world. Its roots date back to 1995 when LeVine’s life-long participation in punk and underground music grew into a curatorial experiment with the visual culture that surrounded him. In 2005, he opened Jonathan LeVine Gallery in the Chelsea district of New York City and had great success nurturing the careers of many celebrated artists. In 2017, the gallery relocated to Jersey City with a newfound focus on community and collaboration. Jonathan LeVine Projects aims to create engaging programs and interesting partnerships beyond the traditional gallery space. With an eye towards honoring and connecting with the history and context of Post War art, Jonathan LeVine Projects explores the terrain of the high, the low and everything in between. In 2019, Jonathan LeVine Projects transitioned from a brick-and-mortar gallery to a virtual exhibition platform, spearheading a digital marketplace for fine art.
Parlor Gallery opened in 2009 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. For over 17 years, it has been at the center of the city’s artistic and cultural resurgence, helping to redefine the gallery experience on the Jersey Shore. Located just an hour from New York City and Philadelphia, Parlor Gallery bridges urban artistic sensibilities with Asbury Park’s distinct creative identity—shaped by music, art, and history—creating a space where inspiration, connection, and fresh perspectives converge. A creative hub where artists, collectors, and enthusiasts come together to experience art.