Shepard Fairey Art
American, b. 1970
Expanding on the legacies of artists such as Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, Shepard Fairey’s practice disrupts the distinction between fine and commercial art.
A major artist of the street art movement, Fairey rose to prominence in the early 1990s through the dispersion of prints, posters, stickers and murals, related to his Obey Giant campaign, which yielded an international cultural phenomenon. Fairey’s iconic poster of President Barack Obama was adopted as the official emblem associated with the presidential campaign and encapsulates a number of recurring concerns in the artist’s work, including propaganda, portraiture and political power.
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Artist: Shepard Fairey
The Godfather (Set of Four)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
Edition Numbers:
Fredo: 35/500, Tom: 31/500, Sonny: 238/500, The Don: 248/500
Each work is signed and numbered.
Frank Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary artist, activist a...
Category
Early 2000s Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Obey Harmony Relief
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHINICAL INFORMATION:
Shepard Fairey
Obey Harmony Relief
2012
Three color relief on hand-made paper
35 x 25 1/2 in.
Edition 34 of 35
Pencil signed and ...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Mixed Media
Sedation Pill HPM
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Shepard Fairey
Sedation Pill HPM
2013
HPM (hand-painted multiple), screenprint and mixed media collage on paper
Edition 10 of 10
Pencil signed and numbered
Condition: This work is in excellent condition.
Frame: Framed in a maple wood shadowbox frame with UV protective Plexiglass
ABOUT THE WORK:
This piece is an HPM, or Hand Painted Multiple. This means that before the screenprint process takes place, Fairey creates the paper by collaging his patterns, stencil, newspaper clippings, and advertising logos...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Screen
Shepard Fairey Ernesto Yerena Power Glory Skull Red Gold Large Format Print Ed75
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Shepard Fairey and Ernesto Yerena
Power and Glory Skull
Red Gold Black
Large Format Edition
Signed and Numbered by Shepard Fairey and Ernesto Yerena
30" x 40" Print
Fine Art Silk Sc...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Gold
Bob Dylan A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall Shepard Fairey Screenprint Gold Metal Inks
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
This image is based on a photo by Daniel Kramer, who shot Dylan regularly during his rapid mid-60s ascent to stardom and audience projection of Dylan as the voice of a generation… a ...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Peace Woman (2008), Screen Print, Rare Kennwood Vineyard Limited Edition of 200
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Peace Woman Kennwood' by Shepard Fairey, 2008
18 x 24 inches (45,7 x 61 cm)
Screen print on cream, speckletone fine art paper.
Rare Kenwood Vineyard limited edition of 200 (137 /200...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
POWER Lenticular Edition
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Manchester, GB
Shepard Fairey, POWER Lenticular Edition, 2024
2-phase lenticular print
45.72 x 60.69 cm (18 x 24 in)
Edition of 831
This is a lenticular print edition with optical colours that...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Lenticular
Rise from the Ashes (Black)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in London, GB
Screenprint in two colours with ash from Iraqi Kurdistan on paper
Signed by the artist and numbered on verso
106.5 x 74 cm
Edition of 89
published by Migrate Art
Shepard Fairey ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Lotus Angel (American Street Art) - Screenprint Handsigned
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Paris, IDF
Shepard Fairey
Lotus Angel
Screenprint
Handsigned in pencil by the artist
Unnumbered proof
Size 91 x 61 cm (c. 36 x 24 in)
Excellent condition
Category
2010s Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Muslim Woman (2005), Screen Print, Limited Edition of 750
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Muslim Woman' by Shepard Fairey, 2005
24 x 36 inches (61 x 91,4 cm)
Offset Lithograph on Fine Art Paper.
Limited edition of 750 (AP)
Hand-signed and dated in pencil by Shepard Fair...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Muslim Woman
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Shepard Fairey
Muslim Woman
2005
Screenprint
42 x 30 in.
Edition 37 of 50
Pencil signed & numbered
Condition: This work is ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Silksreen Icon Un-Cut Stickers Repetition With Variation Street
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
I started my sticker campaign in 1989 and I continue to value the power of a small but mighty source of disruption and expression. When I was younger and had few resources my strateg...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Stay Up Chaka
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Shepard Fairey
Stay Up Chaka
2005
Screenprint
24 x 18 in.
Artist Proof (A. P.), apart from the edition of 300
Pencil signed & numbered
Condition: This wor...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Chaos Mandala SIlkscreen Fine Art Print Street Contemporary Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
This Chaos Mandala print merges two seemingly contrasting concepts and aesthetics…chaos and harmony. I have always been fascinated by the cyclical chaos of posters and graffiti accum...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Kurt Cobain Endless Nameless Screenprint By Shepard Fairey Contemporary Rock Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Original photo by Naomi Petersen.
"I'd always wanted to make a Kurt Cobain tribute portrait, but I did not want to use one of the many well-known photographs as the reference for my...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Ice-T OG Red - Shepard Fairey Obey Contemporary Street Art Print Rapper Obey
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Ice-T OG Red. 18 by 24 inches. Screen Print. Signed by Shepard Fairey, Glen E. Friedman, and Ice-T. Edition of 258/300.
Shepard Fairey is a major influence...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Ali Canvas
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Shepard Fairey
Ali Canvas
2010
Screenprint
24 x 18 in.
Edition 229 of 450
Pencil signed and numbered
Condition: The corners are crisp, the edges are perfect ...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Collage Peace Mandala Silkscreen Print "Red" Street Contemporary
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
"These two Collage Peace Mandalas are based on fine art pieces I created for my 'Swan Song' show at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris. Peace has been an important theme in my work for man...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Commanda
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A print by Shepard Fairey. “Commanda” is a contemporary, popular culture offset print on paper in black, red, yellow, and white by American street artist Shepard Fairey. The artwork ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Welcome Visitor Diptych Signed and Numbered Print Set
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
The “Welcome Visitor” diptych is a thought-provoking exploration of the contradictions inherent in America's tourism industry and its immigration policies. Through this striking artwork, Shepard Fairey delves into the uncomfortable collision of economic opportunism and xenophobia. The piece reflects on the historical context of America as a melting pot, symbolized by the Ellis Island narrative and the hope of embracing diversity. However, it also draws attention to the contemporary climate of fear and scapegoating faced by Latino and Muslim communities.
The diptych specifically highlights past events like the immigration ban and internment of Japanese individuals, including Japanese-American citizens during World War II, when unfounded fear led to prejudiced policies against them. Shepard Fairey skillfully uses this historical reference to shed light on the irrational and disproportionate fear. By contrasting the past with the present, Fairey aims to inspire contemplation and empathy, urging viewers to consider the humanity and dignity of all people as a paramount factor in shaping immigration and tourism policies.
Shepard Fairey is a renowned contemporary artist and graphic designer whose work often explores political and social themes. Born on February 15, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, Fairey gained widespread recognition for his iconic "Hope" poster created during Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. His art has since become synonymous with activism and social commentary. Fairey's unique style combines elements of street art, pop culture, and political messaging, earning him a prominent place in the world of contemporary art.
In addition to his prolific career as a visual artist, Shepard Fairey co-founded the design studio Studio Number One and the art collective BLK/MRKT Inc. He has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the globe, leaving a lasting impact on the art world and beyond. Fairey's art continues to inspire dialogue and challenge societal norms, urging viewers to question and engage with the issues he addresses.
Shepard Fairey's art is influenced by various sources, including street art, punk rock aesthetics, propaganda imagery, and political movements. He credits the DIY ethos of punk culture and the rebellious spirit of street art for shaping his artistic vision. Fairey's fascination with propaganda and political art from historical movements, such as Soviet Constructivism and Chinese Cultural Revolution...
Category
2010s Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Love Unites
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Shepard Fairey
Love Unites
2008
Screenprint
36 x 24 in.
Edition 38 of 450
Pencil signed and numbered
Condition: This work is in excellent condition.
Frame:...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Collage Peace Mandala Silkscreen Print Blue Street Contemporary
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
"These two Collage Peace Mandalas are based on fine art pieces I created for my 'Swan Song' show at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris. Peace has been an important theme in my work for man...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Chinese Soldiers
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Shepard Fairey
Chinese Soldiers
2006
Screenprint
24 x 18 in.
Edition 235 of 300
Pencil signed and numbered
Condition: This wo...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Opt- Art Icon Screenprint Aqua Contemporary Street Art Obey Giant
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
In the early ’90s, I fell in love with ’60s psychedelic posters from artists like San Francisco’s Victor Moscoso, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, and Rick Griffin...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Damaged Icon Screenprint Obey Giant Face Contemporary Street Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Obey Giant
Edition Details: Year: 2018
Class: Art Print
Status: Official
Released: 12/10/18
Run: 409/450
Technique: Screen Print
Paper: Fine Art Cream Speckle Tone With Gold Metallic...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
I See Static, Red - Shepard Fairey Obey Giant Contemporary Print Street Art Obey
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
I See Static, Red. 18 x 24 inches. Screen print on cream Speckle Tone paper. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Edition of 168/300. Contemporary street art print.
Shepard Fairey is a major ...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Keith Morris Shepard Fairey Screen Print Signed By Glen Friedman Black Flag Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
4 color screen print. Signed by Shepard Fairey, Glen E. Friedman and Keith Morris.
As a founding member of Black Flag and Circle Jerks, songwriter and vocalist Keith Morris was at t...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Universal Personhood, Limited Edition, 2013
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Universal Personhood' by Shepard Fairey, 2013
18 x 24 Inches (45,7 x 61 cm)
Screen print on cream, speckle tone fine art paper
Limited edition of 450 (#388/450)
Hand-signed and dat...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Set Of 4 Fine Art Screenprints OP-ART ICON Obey Giant Street Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
In the early ’90s, I fell in love with ’60s psychedelic posters from artists like San Francisco’s Victor Moscoso, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, and Rick Griffin, as well as LA’s John ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey "Raise the Level" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Shepard Fairey "Raise the Level" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Art
Materials:
Screen Print On Fine Art Print
Size:
24 × 36 in 61 × 91.4 cm
Condition:
Print is in pristine condition with four sharp corners and has been stored flat since purchase in Los Angeles.
Signature:
Hand-signed by artist, Signed and Numbered in Pencil by the Artist, Shepard Fairey.
Edition 549/550
Publisher:
Obey Giant Studio...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Obey Paint it Black 1 From Series of 3 AP Shepard Fairey Contemporary Art Print
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Obey Paint it Black 1, From Series of 3 - Shepard Fairey Contemporary Art Print. 18 x 24 inch dimensions. AP (Artist Proof) apart from the standard edit...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Signed Print 2013 God Saves & Satan Invests Street Art Guns Urban
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
A portion of the proceeds from this print will go to a, yet to be determined, common sense gun law advocacy group. We need to put pressure on the politicians!
-Shepard Fairey
This GOD SAVES & SATAN INVESTS print was inspired by the multiple school and mass shootings that have occurred in recent months. As many of you know from my 2nd Amendment...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Joan Jett "I Love Rock Collage" Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey Icon Obey
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Joan Jett is one of the most prolific, bad-ass women in music. I was honored when Joan asked me to recreate the cover of her 1981 album "I Love Rock & Roll" for its 33 1/3 Anniversar...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Signed 2021 NØISE State Violence State Control LP
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
NØISE – State Violence State Control
Obey Records – OBR-003
Second pressing, 2021
Vinyl 7" 45 RPM, released, remastered
NØISE: Joe Cassidy, John Goff, Shepard Fairey
Cover art credit...
Category
2010s Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Paper
Riot Cop
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Shepard Fairey
Riot Cop
2009
Screenprint
41x 29 in.
Edition 25 of 75
Pencil signed and numbered
Condition: This piece is in perfect c...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Obey Paint it Black 3 From Series of 3 AP Shepard Fairey Contemporary Art Print
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Obey Paint it Black 3, From Series of 3 - Shepard Fairey Contemporary Art Print. 18 x 24 inch dimensions. AP (Artist Proof) apart from the standard edit...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Fan The Flames Print Obey Giant Poster 2019 Street Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
"Fan the Flames is about the unfortunate truth that unchecked capitalism and a livable planet will soon be incompatible. Capitalism is predicated on exp...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Rise from the Ashes (Red)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in London, GB
Shepard Fairey
Rise from the Ashes (Red), 2020
Screenprint in two colours with ash from Iraqi Kurdistan on paper
Signed by the artist and numbered, on verso
106.5 x 74 cm
Editio...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Obey Printing Press Letterpress signed and numbered edition
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
OBEY PRINTING PRESS
Title: Letterpress
Dimensions: 10 x 13 inches
Edition: 340/450
Release Date: January 23, 2018
Experience the timeless artistry of "Obey Printing Press", a lette...
Category
2010s Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey "Raise the Level Peace" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Street Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
"Based on one of my art pieces focused on peace and harmony included in my exhibition at the Straat Museum in Amsterdam. I have replicated many of the textures of the original art pi...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Bad Reputation, Black - Shepard Fairey Obey Contemporary Screen Print Urban Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Bad Reputation (Black) on Speckle Tone Paper. 18 x 24 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 83/350.
My Obey “Bad Reputation” print is inspired by music graphics, especially punk and new wave album sleeves, t-shirts, and flyers. I love the Xerox machine with spot color approach to a lot of those graphics that married the rough and crude side of financial and artistic limitations with an intuitive and clever ability to craft subversive, eye-catching images. Some of the edges of this imagery and text are intentionally rough and imperfect… if slick and clean are your bag, you might want to skip this one baby! See if you can spot the references to musicians like the New York Dolls...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Print Snoop Dogg D-O Double G Obey Giant Rapper Silkscreen Street
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
YEAR:
2020
Classification:
Limited edition
Medium/Materials:
Silkscreen on Fine Art paper with Silver Metallics Inks
Silkscreen / Graffiti and Street Art / Pop and Contemporary Pop / Cultural Commentary
Dimesions:
24 × 18 in
61 × 45.7 cm
Edition:
Edition 360/550
"It is great when music, art, and politics can be combined! I was honored to create a portrait of Snoop Dogg...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Ian Curtis Heart And Soul - by Shepard Fairey and Kevin Cummins artist proof
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Austin, TX
Joy Division Ian Curtis Heart and Soul. Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper
From a 2023 collaboration between Shepard Fairey and photographer Kevin Cummins.
Artist Proof...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Stencil Letterpress Rose Shackle Screenprint Contemporary Street
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Manufacturer:
Obey Giant
Edition Details:
Year: 2019
Class: Fine Art Print
Status: Official
Released: 01/08/19
Run: 417/450
Technique: Letterpress
Paper: Cream Cotton
Size: 10 X 13
M...
Category
2010s Pop Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey "Scratch The Wire" Screenprint Contemporary Art Dennis Morris
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Legendary reggae producer and pioneer of the dub sound, Lee “Scratch” Perry, passed away on August 29. I first discovered Lee Perry when I got deep i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Obey Giant Andy Gill Anti Hero Art Print Signed
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Signed to lower right
Edition 101/400
"Gang of Four has been a profound inspiration for me because the band demonstrates that great art can powerfully merge pleasure and intellectu...
Category
2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Royal Treatment Diptych Money & Skull Prints Contemporary Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
SIGNATURE:
Signed And Numbered By The Artist In Pencil, Shepard Fairey.
EXHIBITION HISTORY:
Gallery Itinerrance Paris, France
Two Screen Prints On Creme Speckletone Paper
24 × 18 in ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey "One Earth" Red & Gold Screenprint Street Contemporary Obey Giant
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Silkscreen Print with Gold Metallic Inks
18 × 24 in 45.7 × 61 cm
Edition 93/300
"Refers to the ripped 'One Earth' stamp in the lower right of the print and the fact that we only ha...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Fine Art Silkscreen Print "Floral Takeover" Red & Black Urban Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
"I'm always creating new patterns to use in my street installs and fine art pieces. I used to buy discontinued wallpaper, but now I design and print my own. I think these look nice a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Obey Defend Dignity Large Format Print US History
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Defend Dignity
Large Format Edition
Signed and Numbered by Shepard Fairey
30" x 41" Print
Fine Art Silk Screen
Edition 22 of 50
Thick Creme Speckle Tone Paper
Hand Deckled Edges
Embossed Publishing Chop
Published by Obey
Copy of the "Inauguration Day" Washington Post Special
Featuring Shepard's Images Included with Purchase
Designed as part of a HUGE nationwide political campaign for the Inauguration Day of President-Elect Trump. Washington DC has severe restrictions on signs and banners, and these images were printed on every newspaper (i.e. Washington Post) on January 20th, as a message from the American People peacefully projecting their disapproval against Apathy, Ignorance, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Racism. These images will have an iconic place in the History of America, about one of the most divisive times in America's Story, taking its place in textbooks and museums for future generations.
There will be many of these images on Inauguration Day, and further, many editions printed for both Active Use and Private Collections, but there will be only 50 of the Large Format Prints...
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey "Swan Song" Silkscreen Print Gold Metallic Inks Contemporary Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Manufacturer:
Obey Giant
Edition Details:
Year: 2023
Class: Art Print
Status: Official
Run: 68/550
Technique: Screen Print
Paper: Fine Art Thick Cream Speckletone
Size: 36 X 24
Mark...
Category
2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Gold
Valarie Kaur & Shepard Fairey Silkscreen Print Obey Giant "Rebirth" Civil Rights
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Medium:
Silk Screen Print
Condition:
Print is in pristine condition and has been stored flat since purchase. Four sharp corners and the print is breathtaking in person. Cheers
...
Category
2010s Pop Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Rare Welcome Visitor Large Format Print Signed and Numbered with COA
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
The “Welcome Visitor” diptych is a thought-provoking exploration of the contradictions inherent in America's tourism industry and its immigration policies. Through this striking artwork, Shepard Fairey delves into the uncomfortable collision of economic opportunism and xenophobia. The piece reflects on the historical context of America as a melting pot, symbolized by the Ellis Island narrative and the hope of embracing diversity. However, it also draws attention to the contemporary climate of fear and scapegoating faced by Latino and Muslim communities.
The diptych specifically highlights past events like the immigration ban and internment of Japanese individuals, including Japanese-American citizens during World War II, when unfounded fear led to prejudiced policies against them. Shepard Fairey skillfully uses this historical reference to shed light on the irrational and disproportionate fear. By contrasting the past with the present, Fairey aims to inspire contemplation and empathy, urging viewers to consider the humanity and dignity of all people as a paramount factor in shaping immigration and tourism policies.
Shepard Fairey is a renowned contemporary artist and graphic designer whose work often explores political and social themes. Born on February 15, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, Fairey gained widespread recognition for his iconic "Hope" poster created during Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. His art has since become synonymous with activism and social commentary. Fairey's unique style combines elements of street art, pop culture, and political messaging, earning him a prominent place in the world of contemporary art.
In addition to his prolific career as a visual artist, Shepard Fairey co-founded the design studio Studio Number One and the art collective BLK/MRKT Inc. He has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the globe, leaving a lasting impact on the art world and beyond. Fairey's art continues to inspire dialogue and challenge societal norms, urging viewers to question and engage with the issues he addresses.
Shepard Fairey's art is influenced by various sources, including street art, punk rock aesthetics, propaganda imagery, and political movements. He credits the DIY ethos of punk culture and the rebellious spirit of street art for shaping his artistic vision. Fairey's fascination with propaganda and political art from historical movements, such as Soviet Constructivism and Chinese Cultural Revolution...
Category
2010s Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Pay Up or Shut Up Shepard Fairey Screen Print Edition of only 50 Political Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Signed to the lower right
Edition 40/50
Published by Obey Giant, Los Angeles
We must fight the greed of the powerful and restore the basic fairness of our society and our democracy....
Category
2010s Pop Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey & Jon Furlong "Covert To Overt" Big Brother Silver Print Street
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
18 X 24 inch screen print on thick white cotton archival paper. Signed by Shepard Fairey and Jon Furlong.
Manufacturer:
Obey Giant
Edition Details:
Year: 2015
Class: Art Print
Statu...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Silver
Social Distortion Shepard Fairey Obey Punk Band Power Contemporary Print
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Social Distortion Shepard Fairey 18 x 24″ Screen Print, Signed and Numbered Edition of 600. Band poster of punk icons as pioneers, Social Distortion from 2019.
"I first heard Social Distortion in 1985, and I was immediately struck by their punk power and rebellious themes delivered with an undeniable melodic appeal. I begged my parents to buy me the first Social Distortion album “Mommy’s Little Monster.” My parents hated punk, so when they asked me if the music was punk, I lied and said “no, it’s New Wave.” I listened to the album non-stop and a lot of the themes… freedom, generation gaps, questioning authority, sub-cultural community, etc… really resonated with me. As a frustrated teen, I especially related to the line, “I love the sound when I smash the glass… if I get caught they’re gonna kick my ass” from the song “Telling Them.” That line always stuck with me and was the first thing that came to mind when Mike Ness...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art
Materials
Screen
Shepard Fairey Ian Curtis "Heart And Soul" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Street
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Original Illustration based on photograph by Kevin Cummins. Signed by Shepard Fairey and Kevin Cummins. A portion of the proceeds went to CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).
"...
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15th Century and Earlier Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
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SHEPARD FAIREY Noir Flower Woman (Blue)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Hand signed by Fairey on bottom right of print and numbered 56/100 on bottom left.
Released in Jan 2022.
Screenprint printed in colors on heavy Cream Speckle Tone Paper.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024What triggered Shepard Fairey's success in street art was the dissemination of prints, posters, stickers and murals during the 1990s. His Obey the Giant campaign, featuring an image of wrestler and actor Andre the Giant, captured the imagination of the public and launched him into the spotlight. Years later, Fairey’s iconic poster of President Barack Obama was adopted as the official emblem associated with the presidential campaign and encapsulates a number of recurring concerns in the artist’s work, including propaganda, portraiture and political power. Shop a variety of Shepard Fairey art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The style of art that Shepard Fairey is best known for is contemporary art. Specifically, Fairey is a famous street artist. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s through the dispersion of prints, posters, stickers and murals related to his Obey Giant campaign, which yielded an international cultural phenomenon. Fairey's iconic poster of President Barack Obama was adopted as the official emblem associated with the presidential campaign and encapsulates a number of recurring concerns in the artist's work, including propaganda, portraiture and political power. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Shepard Fairey art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Shepard Fairey is famous for his street art. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s through the prints, posters, stickers and murals related to his Obey Giant campaign, which was an international cultural phenomenon. Fairey’s now-iconic poster of Barack Obama became part of his presidential campaign. It encapsulates a number of recurring themes in the artist’s work, including propaganda, portraiture and political power. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Shepard Fairey art.