Artist Statement
“I've been a fan of Andy Warhol's art since high school. At first, his works' iconic nature and sophisticated color theory attracted me. As I learned more about him, I developed an appreciation for Warhol's philosophy to bring art to a broader audience by using imagery from pop culture and working with musicians like the Velvet Underground and founding Interview Magazine. Warhol additionally made himself part of the pop art conversation by socializing prolifically and making self-portraits. I have made several tributes to Warhol over the years, including playful remixes of some of his images.
About This Print
Warhol Collage is a 2023 screen print by Shepard Fairey, released in two colorways, Color and Silver, in a numbered edition of 300 each. Measuring 18 x 24 inches on thick cream Speckletone paper, the original illustration is based on a 1982 photograph of Andy Warhol by Karen Bystedt, capturing Warhol's direct gaze into the lens. Created to commemorate what would have been Warhol's 96th birthday, it is signed by Shepard Fairey and Karen Bystedt and comes with a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart. The Color and Silver editions sold separately at $80, with matching numbered sets also offered.
Market Context
Recently released - limited secondary-market history to date.