'OBEY: The Art of Shepard Fairey' by Shepard Fairey, 2024
Hand-signed first edition book by the artist.
11.5 x 9 Inches
29 x 23 Centimeters
239-page hardcover monograph published by Skira in conjunction with Shepard Fairey's first solo exhibition in Italy and celebrating 35 years of artistic production.
Features an extensive collection of Fairey's work spanning the beginnings of OBEY through his more recent artistic practice, including many of his most significant and recognizable images alongside works created for the exhibition.
Includes texts by Tommaso Sacchi, Maria Fratelli, Edoardo Falcioni and Giuseppe Pizzuto, curator and Director of Wunderkammern.
Richly illustrated in full color throughout, documenting Fairey's distinctive graphic language and the influence of street art, punk and hip-hop culture on his work.
A comprehensive survey of one of the most influential contemporary street artists of his generation.
Hand-signed and dated by Shepard Fairey on the title page in black Sharpie marker.
New in Excellent original condition.
ABOUT THE ART
OBEY: The Art of Shepard Fairey is a compendium of Obey’s art from its beginnings to the more sophisticated works typical of recent years’ production. On the occasion of 35 years of artistic production and the first solo exhibition of Shepard Fairey (Obey) in Italy, this monograph presents a rich corpus of works by the famous American street artist, including his most significant works, alongside others created for the occasion.
Known for the famous 'HOPE' poster, emblem of Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, Obey's style is essential and bold, with a minimalist palette, guided by the hip-hop and punk cultures that taught the artist to question social conventions. His works invite the public to question issues of great social relevance.