Artist Statement
“'Target Exceptions' addresses the challenges of both visiting and becoming a resident of the United States for many people. Most of those who might long to fulfill the "American Dream" are exceptions to the target qualifications, especially considering the attitudes and attempted policies of the current administration -Shepard Target Exceptions. 24 x 36 inches. Offset Lithograph on thick cream Speckle Tone paper. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Open Edition. $35.” — Shepard Fairey
About This Print
Target Exceptions (Signed Offset) is a 2020 offset lithograph measuring 24 x 36 inches on thick cream Speckle Tone paper, signed by Shepard Fairey, issued as an open edition at $35. The work addresses the challenges of both visiting and becoming a resident of the United States, noting that most who long to fulfill the "American Dream" are exceptions to the target qualifications, especially given the attitudes and attempted policies of the administration at the time. It is a large-format, accessibly priced signed offset print tackling immigration and access to the American Dream through Fairey's graphic style.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 245.0. Observed range 100.0–650.0. Latest recorded sale: Nov 20, 20. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.