Artist Statement
“Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a hero of mine because she was a low-key radical. She encountered gender discrimination in her personal life which she overcame with perseverance and professional excellence, allowing her to infiltrate the male-dominated system and change that system from within to benefit women's rights and equality under the law. Ginsburg's accomplishments are inspiring, including founding the Women's Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union before being appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993. Ginsburg was a champion of justice philosophically, but she worked tirelessly to
About This Print
A Champion Of Justice is a 2021 screen print by Shepard Fairey honoring Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, based on a photograph by Ruven Afanador. Fairey describes her as a low-key radical who overcame gender discrimination, founded the ACLU Women's Rights Project, and was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993. This edition measures 18 x 24 inches on thick cream Speckletone paper and is part of a numbered edition of 500, signed by Shepard Fairey. It released March 2, 2021 at $80; a larger 24 x 36 inch version also exists. Proceeds benefit the League of Women Voters.
Market Context
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