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Writing on the wall

Shepard Fairey (OBEY)

Writing on the wall

2010

Screen printing on paper

61 × 45.6 cm

Ed./300

Location: Paris, France

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1,600 € 1600.0 EUR 1,600 €

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About the artwork

This 2010 work by Shepard Fairey, also known as OBEY, entitled Writing on the wall, is a silkscreen on paper emblematic of his immediately recognizable, committed visual language. The composition is rooted in an aesthetic inherited from political propaganda and militant graphic design, combining a strong central image with distinctive ornamental and typographic motifs. Through a generally contrasting palette, dominated by red, black and beige tones, the artist constructs an image with strong visual impact, designed to capture attention and convey a direct message. The work's title suggests a reference to the harbingers of change or awareness, in line with Fairey's recurring themes of power, society and collective responsibility. The limited edition of 300 reinforces the work's status on the contemporary art market, while retaining an accessible dimension in keeping with the spirit of street art.

Expert opinion

This silkscreen by Shepard Fairey is fully in line with the continuity of his work, which occupies a central place in the history of street art and contemporary graphic art. The artist has developed a coherent and identifiable visual language, blending political influences, popular culture and visual communication strategies. Works from limited editions, such as this one, meet with sustained demand on the secondary market, particularly when they date from the 2010s, a period of strong international recognition for the artist. Fairey's mastery of the silkscreen technique guarantees consistent quality of execution, while the limitation to 300 copies helps to structure the work's value. The state of conservation will have to be confirmed by direct examination, but works on paper from this period require particular attention to framing and exposure to light. Overall, this piece is a representative and sought-after example of Shepard Fairey's work, likely to be of interest to a wide range of collectors.

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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