Artist Statement
“I’m producing this Obey Megaphone poster primarily to use in outdoor installations, but I decided to release a smaller signed edition after receiving several requests when the image was first seen in my NYC “May Day” mural. Free speech needs to be celebrated and exercised as a cornerstone of true participation in democracy. I think using your voice goes hand in hand with casting your vote. People with the courage to express a view that was unpopular have encouraged others to speak their minds and turned political tides. Don’t underestimate your power to make a difference. Edition of 230. -She
About This Print
Obey Megaphone is a 2010 screen print by Shepard Fairey, published by Obey Giant in an edition of 230 at 18 x 24 inches, released August 13, 2010 at $45, with a limit of one per household. Per Fairey's statement, the image was produced primarily for outdoor installations and was first seen in his NYC 'May Day' mural; he released a smaller signed edition after receiving requests. The work celebrates free speech as a cornerstone of democratic participation, linking using one's voice to casting one's vote. The megaphone motif appears in Fairey's bold OBEY-derived graphic style.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 1106.25. Observed range 885.0–1327.5. Very limited recorded sales (1-2). Hypothetical estimate at ~15% flat annual growth (80-120% band) is INDICATIVE ONLY.