Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (1970) - Antique Brass Coin x Democracy in Focus - OBEY - first ever Coin - limited edition x 2

Lot offered of two pieces

The opportunity to own the very first piece manufactured by OBEY:

Antique brass piece by Shepard Fairey (decision technology). 3.8 cm antique brass collectible, limited edition, signed by Shepard Fairey, to help you choose between democracy and despotism!

“We have been collaborating with Obey for over ten years on the most important movements of our time, and for the year ahead, few are more important than safeguarding our democracy. Next year, decisions will be made worldwide, on every continent, that could tilt autonomous populations toward authoritarian regimes. In the United States, we are not immune. We are mired in a cultural war that fuels disinformation campaigns, fueling suppression and electoral purges.” Gerrymandering openly aims to silence the political voice of entire communities.

Contemporary activist and graphic artist, Shepard Fairey is best known for the Hope campaign of 2008, during Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he rose to prominence in the 1990s with his “Obey” series while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design. Staging the face of wrestler André the Giant and the word “Obey,” this series achieved international success. Using imagery and print, often to convey social and political messages, the artist Shepard Fairey blurs the lines between fine art and commercial art.

Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant) is one of the major players in street art, alongside Blek le Rat, Banksy, Jef Aerosol, C215, Faith47, Keith Haring, JR, KAWS, Miss Tic, Mr Brainwash, Space Invader, Taki 183…