About the artwork
The artwork depicts two rival protagonists raising their fists, standing out against a solid pink background. One is a man embodying the archetypal attributes of capitalism, brandishing a burning bundle of dollar bills and pound notes. The other is a man of Asian descent wearing a Maoist suit, brandishing the “Obey” logo, which replaces the famous Chinese “Little Red Book.” In direct opposition to capitalism and communism, the artist creates a dialogue between them and reappropriates a motif specific to different cultures.
Expert opinion
This work, emblematic of the artist's many struggles, is part of a series he created in collaboration with visual artist Jamie Reid, who designed the visual identity of the famous punk rock band the Sex Pistols.
About the artist
American artist, born in 1970. Lives and works in Los Angeles (USA). Muralist, illustrator and silkscreen artist, Shepard Fairey (Obey) is one of the most influential figures in urban art. Influenced by Andy Warhol, Barbara Kruger and Diego Rivera, he is best known for the HOPE portrait of Barack Obama he created for his presidential campaign in 2008, which has since been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery (Washington, USA). Following the attacks in France on November 13, 2015, Shepard Fairey created a Marianne with the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité", a work that has now become a national symbol and is on display at the Élysée Palace. In 2019, he will create his hundredth fresco at Place Igor Stravinsky in Paris, next to the Centre Pompidou. Internationally renowned, Shepard Fairey can be found in the collections of the Smithsonian (Washington, USA), the Museum of Modern Art (New York, USA) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (London, UK). He has also exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Fondation Cartier for the "Né dans la rue - Graffiti" exhibition in 2009, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston (USA), where his retrospective "Supply & Demand" was organized in 2009.
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