Last weekend artist and illustrator Shepard Fairey (designer of that iconic Barack Obama poster) took over the upstairs bar area at the Music Hall and created a one of a kind permanent installation of two murals on adjoining walls.

As he worked he listened to a playlist that included Metallica, Fugazi, and Band of Horses. Fairey created a collage that he says addresses the US’s dysfunctional democracy and the need for campaign finance reform.

Apparently, Fairey is creating murals all over New York City to support his upcoming exhibition at Deitch Projects, and as part of the OBEY phenomenon aimed to enhance the urban landscape.

Photo credit: Gregg Greenwood