Artist Statement
“This portrait of anti-apartheid and pro-human rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu is my 2nd collaboration with photographer Michael Collopy, with the first being my portrait and mural of Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg in 2014. Archbishop Tutu embraced non-violence as he strove to end apartheid and discrimination against women in South Africa. I deeply admire Arch Tutu's philosophy, courage, and powerful communication skills. The below testimonial from Michael Collopy illuminates Tutu's character beautifully. –Shepard From the photographer, Michael Collopy: I first met The Arch in 1985 whe
About This Print
Desmond Tutu is a 2022 Shepard Fairey screen print published by Obey Giant, measuring 18 x 24 inches on thick cream Speckletone paper. It is a portrait of the anti-apartheid and pro-human-rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu, based on a photograph by Michael Collopy, marking Fairey's second collaboration with the photographer after his 2014 Nelson Mandela portrait and mural in Johannesburg. Fairey praises Tutu's embrace of non-violence in opposing apartheid and discrimination against women in South Africa. The print is signed by Fairey in a numbered edition of 550, with a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 160.0. Observed range 109.99–320.16. Latest recorded sale: Sep 26, 20. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.