Artist Statement
“My friend NoName and I collaborated back in 2020 on a print inspired by my cover for George Orwell’s “Down and Out in Paris and London” and our mutual irritation with greed and the brutality of many aspects of capitalism. NoName and I are both frustrated by the forces which convince much of the public to fall in line with a system that grinds them (and most of us) in its gears, and contributes to feelings of insecurity. With that in mind, don’t buy this print if you should use the money for something better or nothing at all. Should you think it over and still want a print, your money will su
About This Print
The Greed Depression (Large Format) is a 2023 collaborative fine art print by Shepard Fairey and the artist NoName, published by Obey Giant in a signed, numbered edition of 80. Measuring 23.75 x 31.5 inches on 100% cotton archival paper with hand-deckled edges, it stems from a 2020 collaboration inspired by Fairey's cover illustration for George Orwell's Down and Out in Paris and London and the two artists' shared critique of greed and capitalism. Signed by Shepard Fairey and NoName, it carries the OverRated publishing chop and a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart. It was released at $600.
Market Context
Recently released - limited secondary-market history to date.