One would think that by now Shepard Fairey would have a lawyer on retainer. Animal, the website not the living organism, reports today that Fairey’s mural on the Bowery may have to be removed by Fairey unless he obtains the necessary city permits. According to NY City notices, the mural was erected without a permit and if the correct paperwork isn’t filed, the structure will have to be torn down. You can view images of the permits on Animal’s website, here.
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His work is reverting back to graffiti, if only temporarily.