'Blondie on Bowery' by Shepard Fairey, 2022
Based on Shepard Fairey's celebrated 2017 'Blondie on Bowery' mural in NYC featuring legendary Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry.
29 x 42 Inches
73.7 x 106.7 Centimeters
Silkscreen on heavyweight 320gsm Coventry Rag fine art paper with hand-deckled edges.
The large-format composition celebrates Blondie and New York's punk/new-wave legacy through Fairey's distinctive graphic portraiture, incorporating references to CBGB, historic Blondie imagery and concert ephemera.
Limited Edition of 199 (#138/199)
Hand-signed and dated in pencil by Shepard Fairey bottom right.
Hand-signed in pencil by Deborah Harry bottom left-center.
Hand-numbered in pencil bottom left.
Released in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the LISA Project NYC, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit organization's public-art programming.
Printed by Gary Lichtenstein Editions and published by West Chelsea Contemporary.
Includes original hand-signed and numberedGary Lichtenstein Editions full-page COA.
ABOUT THE ART
Internationally acclaimed street artist Shepard Fairey pays tribute to one of rock music's most influential bands with Blondie on Bowery, a striking celebration of Debbie Harry, Blondie and New York City's legendary punk and new-wave scene. Originally conceived as a large-scale mural in 2017, the artwork honors the band's roots in Manhattan's Bowery neighborhood, home to the iconic CBGB nightclub where Blondie helped define a revolutionary era in American music. Fairey's unmistakable graphic style captures the rebellious energy, artistic experimentation and cultural influence that made Blondie a defining force in the late 1970s and beyond.
The dynamic composition features a commanding portrait of Debbie Harry surrounded by a richly layered collage of vintage concert posters, CBGB references, Blondie imagery and decorative elements inspired by street art and punk-era graphics. Rendered in Fairey's signature palette of bold reds, blacks, golden yellows and cream, the artwork seamlessly blends portraiture, typography and music history into a visually compelling tribute. Harry's iconic image anchors the composition, while torn-paper effects and archival references evoke the raw, spontaneous aesthetic of New York's underground music scene. The result is both a celebration of Blondie's enduring legacy and a tribute to the city's influential downtown creative culture.
Released in 2022 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of The LISA Project NYC, this exceptional large-format screen print was produced by Gary Lichtenstein Editions and published by West Chelsea Contemporary, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit organization's public-art initiatives. Measuring an impressive 42 x 29 inches, the work was printed on heavyweight 320gsm Coventry Rag fine art paper with beautifully hand-deckled edges. Issued in a limited edition of only 199, this example is individually hand-numbered (#138/199) and dual hand-signed by both Shepard Fairey and Debbie Harry, making it a particularly desirable collectible bridging the worlds of contemporary street art and rock-and-roll history. Accompanied by its original Gary Lichtenstein Editions hand-signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, Blondie on Bowery represents an outstanding collaboration between two cultural icons.