Artist Statement
“Interpol is one of my favorite bands, and I've been lucky enough to collaborate with them throughout the years. My first introduction to them was when I stalked them backstage at Coachella and offered to create art for them if they ever needed it… to my surprise, they knew my work already and decided to take me up on my offer. My first project with Interpol was in 2004 when I created art for the follow up to their debut album, "Antics." Ten years later in 2014, I was approached with another opportunity to not only create a print but also to paint a mural for their fifth studio album, "El Pint
About This Print
Interpol NYC Calling is a screen print on True White Speckle Tone paper measuring 18 x 24 inches, published in 2019 by Obey Giant in a numbered edition of 550, signed by Shepard Fairey. Per Fairey's statement, he created the print in honor of the band Interpol's show at Madison Square Garden on February 16th. He describes Interpol as one of his favorite bands and recounts a long collaborative history with them, including album art for Antics in 2004 and a print and mural for the album El Pintor in 2014. The print celebrates that ongoing relationship and the New York concert.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 162.0. Observed range 139.99–550.0. Latest recorded sale: 2025-12-04. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.