Meet the Photographer Who Documents Obey Giant's Finest Works

The man who takes the images of the imagery.

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A new exhibition has been unveiled in London to exhibit the works of Obey Giant photographer, Jon Furlong. For over a decade, Furlong has worked closely with the enigmatic Shepard Fairey on some of the artist’s most ambitious graffiti projects. The film above provides insight into the pair’s friendship and the exhibition, titled “Covert To Overt” and running December 2 to 6 at London’s House of Vans space, will show off a catalog of unique works. Check out the short film and head to House of Vans before the December 6 to see the photos.

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