Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (1970) - Ripped offset

Shepard Fairey (OBEY) – “Ripped” – Offset lithograph
Offset lithograph by Shepard Fairey (OBEY), a major figure in contemporary street art, known for powerful visuals and an aesthetic inspired by propagandistic imagery.
The work “Ripped” features a high-contrast black-and-white portrait, characteristic of the artist’s early productions. The face partially concealed by bands evokes censorship, fragmented identity, and perceptual mechanisms, recurring themes in Shepard Fairey’s work.
With its raw, minimalist treatment, this piece sits within a more underground and radical aesthetic, directly linked to the street and DIY origins of the artist.
Format: 61 x 91 cm (24 x 36 inches)
Technique: offset lithography
Edition: limited to 300 copies
Year: 2004
Condition: good to very good (depending on your copy)
Work sought for its early character and its iconic aesthetics from the artist’s early work.