Year2014
MediumScreen Print
Dimensions24 x 18 in
EditionFirst Edition
Edition size450
PublisherObey Giant
Original release price$65
SeriesMusic Series
EraMusic Era
Collector7/10
Visual7/10
Historical6/10
ScarcityModerate
Artist Statement
“STRUMMERVILLE The Clash are my all-time favorite band and their frontman, Joe Strummer, is a hero of mine for his music, lyrics, wit, compassion for the underdog, and stance against injustice. Joe’s widow Lucinda approached me about creating an image of Joe to help raise funds for Strummerville, the charity set up to honor and fulfill Joe’s belief that music can inspire and empower. Strummerville provides opportunities for musicians around the globe. I was incredibly honored that Lucinda asked me to be involved, and I was moved when she shared her opinion that Joe and I have similar philosoph
About This Print
Strummerville is a 2014 screen print by Shepard Fairey, published by Obey Giant in a signed and numbered first edition of 450 at 18 x 24 inches, priced at $65. The work is a portrait of Joe Strummer, frontman of The Clash, created in collaboration with photographer Kate Simon, who shot the first Clash cover. Per the source, Strummer's widow Lucinda asked Fairey to create the image to raise funds for Strummerville, the charity honoring Joe's belief that music can inspire and empower musicians worldwide. Fairey calls The Clash his all-time favorite band.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 199.99. Observed range 120.0–450.0. Latest recorded sale: 2021-03-07. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.