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

Two-piece lot offered

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

Antique brass piece by Shepard Fairey (decision-making technology). A 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 more than ten years on the most important movements of our time, and for the year ahead, few of them are more important than protecting our democracy. Next year, decisions will be made all over the world, on every continent, that could tilt empowered populations toward authoritarian regimes. In the United States, we are not immune. We are mired in a culture war that feeds misinformation campaigns, fueling suppression and electoral purges. » Permanent gerrymandering openly aims to silence the political voice of entire communities.

Contemporary activist and graphic designer, Shepard Fairey is best known for the 2008 Hope campaign during Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he rose to prominence in the 1990s with his series “Obey,” while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design. Staging the face of the wrestler André the Giant and the word “Obey,” this series achieved international success. Using image 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 figures in street art, alongside Blek le Rat, Banksy, Jef Aerosol, C215, Faith47, Keith Haring, JR, KAWS, Miss Tic, Mr Brainwash, Space Invader, Taki 183…