Shepard Fairey Afterparty at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

Shepard Fairey was in town last week for the dedication of Lotus Diamond, a mural he did in partnership with the Mural Arts Program on the façade of a building at 1228 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown. It’s the first of three he is doing in Philadelphia. Fairey shot to fame for the “Hope” poster he created during the 2008 Barack Obama presidential campaign. Thursday he signed bottles of Hennessy V.S Limited Edition at a private event at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and then was guest of honor at a party that evening. He even got behind the turntables at the and spun records for a bit. The dedication of the mural was Friday.

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Shepard Fairey PAFA Afterparty

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Shepard Fairey's Lotus Diamond mural.

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From left: Jane Golden, executive director of Mural Arts, artist Shepard Fairey, and David Lipson, of Philadelphia magazine.

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Fashion statements, from left: Sabir M. Peele and Quentin Washington.

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Paul Lancaster Adams and Judge Roxanne Covington.

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From left: Lawyer Kafi Lindsay with Nicole Giles of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.

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From left: DJ Cosmo Baker watches as Shepard Fairey takes over the turntables.

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Ethel Cee was emcee for the party.

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From left: Crystal Thompson, Dawn Holden, and Rachel Branson.

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From left: Valerio and Victoria D’Ospina.

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From left: Danielle Sigel and Caroline Bubnis.

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From left: Tonya Hailey and Kathryn Roberson.

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From left: Carmen Lennon, Donna Calderone and Sara LaBate.

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From left: Brittany Webb, Kyle Allen and Christal Watson.

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The dance floor was packed for the entire evening.

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Tracie White and Kyle “Showbizz” Henry.

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From left: Dillin Olshonsky, Anastasia Wilson, Tierra Rich and Christina Magic.

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Melanie White and Kevin Carr.

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From left: Nikisha Bolden and Kendra Brooks.

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