Frank Shepard Fairey - first solo show in New Mexico with Cultivate Justice
Published on 08/28/2026 at 16:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Frank Shepard Fairey brings his activist imagery to New Mexico with his first solo show in the state. As Turner Carroll Gallery details, the exhibition Cultivate Justice in Santa Fe runs from July 17 to August 10, 2026, and continues in a condensed format through September 20, 2026. Turner Carroll exhibition page
First solo show in New Mexico
The exhibition Cultivate Justice at Turner Carroll Gallery marks Fairey’s first solo presentation in New Mexico, focusing on portraits of women and images tied to equality, environmental responsibility and social justice, according to the gallery. Turner Carroll Gallery overview
Turner Carroll notes that the show, initially scheduled from July 17 to August 10, 2026, has been extended in a condensed format through September 20, 2026, underscoring sustained audience interest in Fairey’s combination of street-art aesthetics and political messaging.
Fairey at Hamptons Fine Art Fair
Beyond Santa Fe, Fairey’s work also appears in the fair circuit this summer. The Tribeca gallery One Art Space presents a focused booth of signed, limited-edition OBEY works by Shepard Fairey at the 2026 Hamptons Fine Art Fair in Southampton from July 9 through 12, as Resident reports. Resident fair report
Featured pieces at the fair include Lennon Peace and Liberty (Red) 2/6 (2023), Peace Fingers with Poppies 3/6 (2023), and Universal Dignity 3/6 (2022), all signed and numbered editions on wood, positioning Fairey firmly within the fair’s mix of collectible contemporary works.
All news and background on Frank Shepard Fairey
Readers can explore further coverage of Frank Shepard Fairey’s exhibitions, murals and fair appearances in the AD HOC NEWS archive, from museum retrospectives to current projects in New Mexico and beyond.
The work core and imagery
Fairey’s practice bridges street art, graphic design and political poster traditions, often using layered collage, bold typography and propaganda-inspired motifs. His widely recognized OBEY Giant imagery and the Barack Obama HOPE poster exemplify his strategy of combining familiar visual codes with pointed social commentary.
In Cultivate Justice, Turner Carroll emphasizes portraits of women framed around equality and environmental responsibility, along with works depicting figures such as Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, extending Fairey’s long-standing focus on cultural icons tied to activism and dissent.
Where the artist stands now
Against this backdrop, Frank Shepard Fairey is currently represented in Santa Fe by the exhibition Cultivate Justice at Turner Carroll Gallery, running in a condensed extended format through September 20, 2026, according to the gallery.
Frank Shepard Fairey at a glance
- Artist: Frank Shepard Fairey
- Medium / Genre: Street art (stencil and screen print)
- Born: 1970, Charleston, USA
- Place(s) of practice: Studio in Los Angeles
- Active since: Late 1980s with early sticker and poster interventions
- Key work groups: OBEY Giant, HOPE poster series, Facing the Giant, Cultivate Justice
- Current/last exhibition: Cultivate Justice, Turner Carroll Gallery, Santa Fe, July 17–August 10, 2026, extended in condensed format through September 20, 2026
- Major collections: Lyman Allyn Art Museum (New London), public art collection of the City of Albuquerque, various institutional holdings referenced in European museum shows
- Awards: Not publicly documented in the major international prize categories listed
- Next date: September 20, 2026, closing of Cultivate Justice at Turner Carroll Gallery, Santa Fe
Frequently asked questions about Frank Shepard Fairey
Where can I currently see Frank Shepard Fairey’s work in New Mexico?
The exhibition Cultivate Justice at Turner Carroll Gallery in Santa Fe presents Fairey’s first solo show in New Mexico, running from July 17 to August 10, 2026, and extended in condensed form through September 20, 2026, per the gallery.
Has Frank Shepard Fairey appeared at fairs in summer 2026?
Yes. One Art Space features signed, limited-edition works by Fairey at the 2026 Hamptons Fine Art Fair in Southampton from July 9 through 12, 2026, including editions such as Lennon Peace and Liberty (Red) and Universal Dignity.
What thematic focus characterizes the exhibition Cultivate Justice?
Turner Carroll and KUNM describe Cultivate Justice as centered on portraits of women and imagery related to equality, environmental responsibility and broader social justice, alongside portraits of cultural figures like Bob Marley and Bob Dylan.
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