'Superheavy' by Shepard Fairey, 2009
Rare Limited Edition print commissioned by the Supergroup consisting of Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Damian Marley and A.R. Rahman.
Originally released only on the Superheavy band website.
24 x 36 Inches
61 x 91.4 Centimeters
Offset lithograph print on cream, Speckletone fine art paper.
Limited Edition of 500 (#157/500)
Hand-signed, numbered and dated by the artist.
Also signed by "The Eurythmics"' legend Dave Stewart.
ABOUT THE ART
"I am a big fan of The Eurythmics & The Rolling Stones, so I was excited when I heard that Dave Stewart and Mick Jagger wanted me to work on the art direction for their new band; Super Heavy, which also includes the musical talents of Joss Stone, Damian Marley and A.R. Rahman. The project is an epic line up that blends a lot of music styles and perspectives. Check out the new album and their limited edition poster, signed by Dave Stewart and me."
– Shepard
ARTIST BIO
Frank Shepard Fairey (born February 15, 1970) is an American contemporary graphic designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He first became known for his "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" (…OBEY…) sticker campaign, in which he appropriated images from the comedic supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. His work became more widely known in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, specifically his Barack Obama "Hope" poster.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. His work is included in the collections at The Smithsonian, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.