Year2023
MediumLetterpress
Dimensions16 x 12 in
EditionFirst Edition · Large Format · Positive Propaganda Letterpress · Relief Print
Edition size275
PublisherObey Giant
Original release price$95
SeriesEnvironmental Series
EraEnvironmental Era
Collector6/10
Visual6/10
Historical6/10
ScarcityModerate
Artist Statement
“I've made a few Paint it Black themed images and this letterpress print was made especially for my New Clear Power show at AMUSEUM in Munich Unfortunately, the topic remains in need of urgent action! In addition to referencing a great Rolling Stones song, Paint it Black is about oil dictating too much of our energy and foreign policy. Imagine if all the money spent on wars and strategic interests in the Middle East went to developing green energy alternatives. Instead, our government subsidizes the highly profitable oil and gas industries for $40 billion annually because no politician wants t
About This Print
Paint It Black (Hand) (Positive Propaganda Letterpress) is a 2023 letterpress print published by Obey Giant, made especially for Fairey's New Clear Power show at AMUSEUM in Munich. Printed on white cotton paper with hand-deckled edges at 12 x 16 inches, it is signed by Shepard Fairey, numbered in an edition of 275, and comes with a Verisart Digital Certificate of Authenticity. Referencing the Rolling Stones song, the work addresses oil's outsized influence over energy and foreign policy and the need to transition to sustainable energy. Proceeds go to Greenpeace USA. Released February 16, 2023, at an original price of $95.
Market Context
Recently released - limited secondary-market history to date.