Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (1970) - Voting Rights Are Human Rights MKE Mural

# Shepard Fairey (OBEY) – Voting Rights Are Human Rights MKE Mural (2021) – Signed & numbered – Limited Edition 550 **Limited, hand-signed screen print by the internationally renowned street art artist Shepard Fairey (OBEY) from 2021.** With *Voting Rights Are Human Rights MKE Mural*, Shepard Fairey presents an impressive artwork that themes the importance of democratic fundamental rights, social justice, and societal equality. The motif documents a monumental mural that Fairey realized in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2020. The original motif was inspired by the historical photograph of a civil rights demonstrator from the 1960s by Steve Schapiro. The work links the historical American civil rights movement with current social issues. In his characteristic visual language, Fairey makes a powerful statement for democracy, equality, and social participation. **Details about the artwork** * **Artist:** Shepard Fairey (OBEY, born 1970, USA) * **Title:** Voting Rights Are Human Rights MKE Mural * **Year:** 2021 * **Technique:** Original screen print (Screenprint) * **Paper:** High-quality, thick Cream Speckletone paper * **Dimensions:** 61 × 45.7 cm (24 × 18 inches) * **Edition:** Strictly limited edition of 550 copies worldwide * **Signature:** Hand-signed by Shepard Fairey * **Numbering:** Hand-numbered * **Publisher:** OBEY Giant, Los Angeles * **Availability:** Officially sold out **About the artist** Shepard Fairey ranks among the internationally significant representatives of contemporary street art and urban art. He became famous for his legendary OBEY Giant campaign as well as the iconic HOPE portrait of Barack Obama. His works combine the visual language of classic propaganda posters with modern pop art, street art, and socio-political messages. Fairey’s works are known worldwide and are part of major public and private art collections. **A special collector’s piece** The edition, limited to only 550 copies and hand-signed by the artist, makes this work particularly interesting for collectors of contemporary urban art. The combination of a strong social message, Fairey’s distinctive aesthetic, and the limited edition gives the work its special character. A striking collectible for fans of Shepard Fairey, OBEY, and contemporary street art.

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