Artist Statement
“The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States by France and unveiled in 1886 to celebrate the two nations' shared commitment to liberty and democracy. The Statue of Liberty features broken shackles by her feet to symbolize freedom and an end to slavery. Positioned near Ellis Island, it also became a powerful symbol of hope and welcome for millions of immigrants arriving in America. Under the current administration, all of those values are being undermined and the will of the people is being ignored by a president who wants to be a dictator or king. In this print the use of the phrase
About This Print
It Can't Happen Here is a 2026 Shepard Fairey screen print published by Obey Giant, 24 inches high by 18 inches wide on 80# cream Speckletone paper. Released January 22, 2026 in a signed, numbered edition of 550, it depicts the Statue of Liberty, whose broken shackles symbolize freedom and the end of slavery and whose placement near Ellis Island made it a symbol of welcome for immigrants. The title references Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel about an American politician's embrace of fascism. Fairey uses the image to warn that liberty is being shackled and that safeguards against fascism are being dismantled. A portion of proceeds is donated to Brave New Films. It includes a Verisart Certificate of Authenticity.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 159.99. Observed range 109.0–188.99. Latest recorded sale: 2026-06-02. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.