Artist Statement
“I like to collaborate with NoNAME because we have similar political views, and we both use art as a wake-up call with a dash of gallows humor. I mean, the threats to the planet and democracy, coupled with rampant crisis capitalism, could be paralyzing if we can't still laugh. Anyway, I collaborated with NoNAME on this "Bedtime for Democracy" art, inspired by the Dead Kennedys album of the same name. NoNAME explains how the art came to life, so I'll keep it short and say this is a very small edition of 50. Read NoNAME's explanation below, and don't squander your right to vote while you still h
About This Print
Bedtime For Democracy is a 2021 Shepard Fairey collaboration with the artist NoNAME, published by Obey Giant. It measures 23 3/4 x 31 1/2 inches, hand screen printed on thick ivory paper with hand-deckled edges, signed by both artists, in a very small numbered edition of 50. Its title is inspired by the Dead Kennedys album of the same name. The work merges NoNAME's 2015 "Bedtime for Democracy" street concept, made around the COP21 climate summit in Paris, with Fairey's "corruption handshake" illustration, highlighting the risk of corporate influence over political decisions. A Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 300.0. Observed range 100.0–1600.0. Latest recorded sale: 2024-12-07. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.