Shepard Fairey (OBEY)
Power
2026
Screen print on 80# cream Speckletone paper
46 × 61 × 1 cm
Ed. /300 — Signé à la main par Shepard Fairey et numéroté à la main
Location: PARIS, France
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About the artwork
A dynamic composition unfolds, featuring a central image of a hand holding what appears to be a grenade, rendered in a graphic style reminiscent of comic books and propaganda posters. The grenade, colored yellow and black, emits a yellow burst—resembling a flash of lightning—toward the upper part of the print. Above it, the word “POWER” is inscribed in red and black, stylized with a drip effect, on a background of red and white Ben-Day dots, typical of the Pop Art aesthetic. The background features radiating lines and cloud-like bursts, reinforcing the sense of energy and impact. A dark red border frames the central image, with a small circular emblem featuring a star and an abstract motif visible in the lower right corner. The color palette is limited to red, yellow, black, and cream, contributing to its visual presence and immediate legibility.
Expert opinion
Shepard Fairey’s place in art history lies primarily within the Street Art and Pop Art movements, bridging the gap between urban interventions and gallery exhibitions. His work is characterized by its accessibility and direct message, often engaging with political and social narratives. His use of silkscreen printing as a medium aligns with traditions of mass production and distribution, echoing earlier movements such as Pop Art in its adoption of commercial techniques. In the contemporary art market, Fairey’s prints and original works maintain a consistent presence. His established brand, OBEY GIANT, and his recognizable visual language contribute to a broad collector base, ranging from art collectors to those new to the art market. The limited-edition nature of many of his works, such as this print, makes them accessible entry points for collecting his art, while larger, more complex editions or unique works command higher values.
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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