Artist Statement
“The next print in the "Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent" print series is "Chomsky." Here's how co-curator, Pedro Alonzo explains the work:? Fairey has found a kindred spirit in philosopher Noam Chomsky, who transforms into a punk icon on this stylized magazine cover that contains subtle nods to the origins of Fairey's own graphic dissent campaigns. For the artist, Chomsky's linguistic theory brought to light how language can be manipulated in deceptive ways. Arguing that politicians and big business strive to "manufacture consent," Fairey appreciates how Chomsky reveals these tactic
About This Print
Noam Chomsky (Large Format) is a 2019 Shepard Fairey screen print, published by Obey Giant in a signed, numbered first edition of 89, measuring 30 x 41 inches on Coventry Rag archival cotton paper with hand-deckled edges. Part of the "Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent" series, it presents philosopher Noam Chomsky as a punk icon on a stylized magazine-cover composition. Chomsky appears with a steely gaze in shades of electric blue, highlighted by a bright orange arrow. A lyrical caption set to a song melody by punk band The Clash credits Chomsky with Fairey's political awakening, framing him as a kindred spirit in graphic dissent.
Market Context
No recorded public sales >= $100 - pieces like this are typically held long-term by investors/collectors, were destroyed or consumed, or do not surface on the open market.