Artist Statement
“Edition of 450, 18 x 24, Signed and Numbered, $50 On Sale 5/19/09” — Shepard Fairey
About This Print
A Heartbeat And A Guitar - Johnny Cash is a 2009 screen print published by Obey Giant, signed and numbered in a first edition of 450 at 18 x 24 inches, originally priced at $50 and released on May 19, 2009. The print honors Johnny Cash, taking its title from the phrase associated with the country legend. Fairey renders the musician in his signature graphic poster style, combining a portrait-based likeness with bold flat color and decorative framing. It joins Fairey's catalog of musician tributes, presenting an American music icon through his unmistakable visual language.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 281.25. Observed range 132.5–2009.0. Latest recorded sale: 2020-10-27. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.