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Marilyn I

Shepard Fairey (OBEY)

Marilyn I

2026

Silkscreen print on Speckletone 80# cream-colored paper

60.96 × 45.72 cm

Ed. /500

Location: Paris, France

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About the artwork

This striking portrait captures the timeless charm of a Hollywood icon through the unique lens of contemporary urban art. The composition features a stylized depiction of Marilyn Monroe, rendered with bold lines and a carefully selected color palette—soft yet vibrant shades of pink, blue, purples, and a delicate mint green—that evoke a sense of nostalgic glamour while remaining fresh and modern. The artist employs her signature graphic technique, using solid blocks of color and halftone patterns to create depth and texture, particularly evident in the subject’s hair and the subtle speckling of the background. The choice of Marilyn Monroe as the subject is significant, reflecting the artist’s frequent exploration of celebrity, iconography, and the construction of public image. Her gaze, slightly averted from the viewer, adds an enigmatic touch, inviting contemplation of her enduring legacy and the complex facets of her public persona. The deliberate simplification of her features, while ensuring immediate recognition, transforms the individual into a powerful cultural symbol—a recurring motif in the artist’s work.

Expert opinion

From an art-historical perspective, this work attests to the enduring influence of Pop Art, reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary urban art. Fairey’s approach to celebrity portraits echoes Andy Warhol’s iconic silkscreen prints, yet infuses them with a distinct graphic intensity and a subtle, almost reverential reevaluation of the subject. From an investment perspective, Shepard Fairey’s works—particularly those depicting universally recognized cultural figures—tend to retain and increase in value due to their broad appeal, limited editions, and the artist’s consistent presence in the global art market.

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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Signed 3x

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