Discover the exclusive Shepard Fairey "Strummer Canvas Print" (2010) -- a limited edition of 450, hand-signed and numbered. This stunning tribute to Joe Strummer of The Clash is a must-have for art lovers and collectors. Includes COA and Obey Giant blind stamp for authenticity. Ships flat, professionally packaged. Elevate your collection today!
Shepard Fairey • OBEY GIANT"Strummer Canvas Print"
Hand-Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Screen Print • Edition of 450 (2010)Joe Strummer / The Clash • Obey Giant Blind Stamp • Certificate of Authenticity Included
What You Are Getting
This is an authentic, hand-signed and numbered limited edition screen print of Shepard Fairey's "Strummer Canvas Print" -- his tribute to Joe Strummer, the legendary frontman of The Clash -- from a total edition of 450 impressions. Released in 2010, this work sits at the intersection of two of the most powerful forces in counterculture history: Fairey's visual revolution and Strummer's musical one. When the artist who created the most iconic political poster of the 21st century turns his lens on the man who fronted the most important punk band ever to plug in an amplifier, the result is not just a print -- it is a collision of legacies.
Fairey is one of the most important living artists in the world. His work hangs in the Smithsonian, the Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery. His prints command strong prices at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Heritage Auctions -- and limited editions from named runs like this one are the backbone of the contemporary street art market. Strummer-subject Fairey prints occupy a special tier among collectors who recognize the deep personal and ideological connection between the two artists.
Print Details
Title
"Strummer Canvas Print"
Subject
Joe Strummer -- Frontman of The Clash
Artist
Shepard Fairey (OBEY GIANT)
Year
2010
Medium
Screen print on archival paper
Edition
Edition of 450
Signature
Hand-signed by Shepard Fairey in pencil, lower margin
Numbering
Hand-numbered in pencil, lower margin
Blind Stamp
Obey Giant blind stamp (embossed into the paper, verso) -- the hallmark of authenticity for all official Obey Giant print releases
Condition
Excellent. Clean, flat, no creases, tears, foxing, or handling damage. Colors are rich and saturated. Stored flat and protected since acquisition.
Authentication and Provenance
HAND-SIGNED • HAND-NUMBERED • OBEY GIANT BLIND STAMP • COA
This print carries four layers of authentication, which together form the complete chain of provenance that serious collectors and auction houses require:
Hand-signed by Shepard Fairey in pencil. Fairey personally signs each impression in the lower margin. His pencil signature is the primary mark of authenticity for all Obey Giant limited edition prints.
Hand-numbered in pencil. The edition number is written by hand, confirming this impression's place within the run of 450.
Obey Giant blind stamp (verso). An embossed stamp pressed into the paper itself -- not printed, not applied, but physically stamped into the sheet. This is the hallmark of an official Obey Giant release and is extremely difficult to replicate. Its presence confirms the print was produced and released through Fairey's studio.
Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included. Accompanying documentation confirming the work's authenticity and edition details.
Provenance: This impression has been traced to its original release through Obey Giant or authorized gallery distribution. Clean chain of ownership from initial acquisition to this listing.
About the Work
"Strummer Canvas Print" is Fairey's portrait of Joe Strummer -- the voice, conscience, and uncompromising spirit of The Clash. This is not a casual celebrity portrait. Strummer is one of Fairey's most deeply personal and ideologically significant subjects, a figure whose influence on Fairey's own artistic philosophy is direct and well-documented. Fairey has spoken extensively about how punk rock -- and The Clash in particular -- shaped his belief that art should provoke, challenge authority, and be accessible to everyone. The Strummer prints are where Fairey's visual practice and his foundational values converge most completely.
The composition showcases Fairey's signature propaganda-inspired aesthetic at its most powerful: a commanding central portrait rendered in bold geometric symmetry with rich, saturated tones and graphic contrast that demands attention. Meticulous linework and distressed texture effects create depth and dimensionality while honoring the street art tradition that defines Obey Giant's visual identity. The piece carries the weight of a political poster and the intimacy of a tribute -- a duality that defines the best of Fairey's portrait work.
Why Fairey's Strummer prints hold a special position: Shepard Fairey has portrayed hundreds of subjects over his career, but Joe Strummer occupies a unique place in his body of work. Fairey has returned to Strummer as a subject repeatedly -- a distinction reserved for very few figures outside his core OBEY iconography. The reason is personal: Strummer's ethos of using art as a weapon against complacency is the same ethos that drives the entire Obey Giant project. For collectors, this means Strummer-subject Fairey prints carry a layer of artistic significance that standard portrait editions do not. They represent the artist honoring his own origin story.
About Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer (1952–2002), born John Graham Mellor, was the co-founder, vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and lyricist of The Clash -- widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important rock bands in history. Formed in London in 1976, The Clash were at the vanguard of the British punk movement and became its most ambitious and boundary-breaking act, fusing punk with reggae, rockabilly, funk, hip-hop, and world music across landmark albums including The Clash (1977), London Calling (1979), Sandinista! (1980), and Combat Rock (1982).
London Calling is consistently ranked among the greatest albums ever recorded -- placed at No. 1 by multiple publications including NME, and within the top ten of virtually every credible all-time list. The Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, one year after Strummer's untimely death from an undiagnosed heart defect at age 50.
Strummer's influence extends far beyond music. His belief that artists have a moral obligation to engage with politics, injustice, and the world around them became a foundational principle for generations of musicians, activists, and visual artists -- including Shepard Fairey himself. The annual Joe Strummer Foundation continues his legacy of using music as a vehicle for social change.
As a cultural icon, Strummer's image carries extraordinary weight. He represents the intersection of artistic integrity, political courage, and rock and roll authenticity -- qualities that make his likeness one of the most powerful subjects in contemporary art and memorabilia.
About the Artist
Shepard Fairey (b. 1970) emerged from the skateboard and punk scenes to become one of the most influential street artists of his generation. His iconic "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign, launched as a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, evolved into the globally recognized OBEY brand -- a cultural phenomenon that blurred the lines between street art, graphic design, and fine art.
The 2008 Obama "Hope" poster cemented Fairey's place in political art history. The image became one of the most widely recognized pieces of political graphic art ever created and now resides in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Drawing from Soviet constructivism, punk rock DIY ethics, and the visual language of commercial advertising, Fairey's work transforms familiar imagery into provocative commentary on manufactured consent and media manipulation. His prints, paintings, and murals are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and institutions worldwide.
Today, Fairey's limited edition prints are actively traded at major auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips, and Heritage Auctions. His secondary market continues to strengthen as his historical significance and institutional recognition grow.
What Is Included
"Strummer Canvas Print" -- Screen print on archival paper, Edition of 450 (2010)
Hand-signed and hand-numbered by Shepard Fairey in pencil
Obey Giant blind stamp (verso)
Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Who This Is For
This piece is ideal for collectors of contemporary street art and urban art, Shepard Fairey and Obey Giant collectors -- particularly those building around his most personally significant subjects, fans of The Clash and Joe Strummer, collectors of punk rock memorabilia and music-related art, or anyone seeking a museum-quality work that bridges two of the most important counterculture legacies of the past fifty years.
Most Shepard Fairey prints depict subjects drawn from his broader cultural commentary. The Strummer works are different -- they are personal. They represent Fairey paying tribute to the artist and ideology that made his own work possible. For collectors who understand that distinction, these prints occupy a tier above standard Obey Giant portrait editions. A signed and numbered impression from a run of 450, in excellent condition, with full provenance and blind stamp verification, is the kind of piece that anchors a collection at the intersection of art, music, and cultural history.
Shipping
This museum-quality screen print ships flat with professional archival packaging to ensure safe delivery. The print will be protected with acid-free tissue, rigid backing boards, and a sturdy outer carton. Fully insured. International shipping available upon request.
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Shepard Fairey • OBEY GIANT
"Strummer Canvas Print"
Hand-Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Screen Print • Edition of 450 (2010)
Joe Strummer / The Clash • Obey Giant Blind Stamp • Certificate of Authenticity Included
What You Are Getting
This is an authentic, hand-signed and numbered limited edition screen print of Shepard Fairey's "Strummer Canvas Print" -- his tribute to Joe Strummer, the legendary frontman of The Clash -- from a total edition of 450 impressions. Released in 2010, this work sits at the intersection of two of the most powerful forces in counterculture history: Fairey's visual revolution and Strummer's musical one. When the artist who created the most iconic political poster of the 21st century turns his lens on the man who fronted the most important punk band ever to plug in an amplifier, the result is not just a print -- it is a collision of legacies.
Fairey is one of the most important living artists in the world. His work hangs in the Smithsonian, the Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery. His prints command strong prices at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Heritage Auctions -- and limited editions from named runs like this one are the backbone of the contemporary street art market. Strummer-subject Fairey prints occupy a special tier among collectors who recognize the deep personal and ideological connection between the two artists.
Print Details
| Title |
"Strummer Canvas Print" |
| Subject |
Joe Strummer -- Frontman of The Clash |
| Artist |
Shepard Fairey (OBEY GIANT) |
| Year |
2010 |
| Medium |
Screen print on archival paper |
| Edition |
Edition of 450 |
| Signature |
Hand-signed by Shepard Fairey in pencil, lower margin |
| Numbering |
Hand-numbered in pencil, lower margin |
| Blind Stamp |
Obey Giant blind stamp (embossed into the paper, verso) -- the hallmark of authenticity for all official Obey Giant print releases |
| Condition |
Excellent. Clean, flat, no creases, tears, foxing, or handling damage. Colors are rich and saturated. Stored flat and protected since acquisition. |
Authentication and Provenance
HAND-SIGNED • HAND-NUMBERED • OBEY GIANT BLIND STAMP • COA
This print carries four layers of authentication, which together form the complete chain of provenance that serious collectors and auction houses require:
-
Hand-signed by Shepard Fairey in pencil. Fairey personally signs each impression in the lower margin. His pencil signature is the primary mark of authenticity for all Obey Giant limited edition prints.
-
Hand-numbered in pencil. The edition number is written by hand, confirming this impression's place within the run of 450.
-
Obey Giant blind stamp (verso). An embossed stamp pressed into the paper itself -- not printed, not applied, but physically stamped into the sheet. This is the hallmark of an official Obey Giant release and is extremely difficult to replicate. Its presence confirms the print was produced and released through Fairey's studio.
-
Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included. Accompanying documentation confirming the work's authenticity and edition details.
Provenance: This impression has been traced to its original release through Obey Giant or authorized gallery distribution. Clean chain of ownership from initial acquisition to this listing.
About the Work
"Strummer Canvas Print" is Fairey's portrait of Joe Strummer -- the voice, conscience, and uncompromising spirit of The Clash. This is not a casual celebrity portrait. Strummer is one of Fairey's most deeply personal and ideologically significant subjects, a figure whose influence on Fairey's own artistic philosophy is direct and well-documented. Fairey has spoken extensively about how punk rock -- and The Clash in particular -- shaped his belief that art should provoke, challenge authority, and be accessible to everyone. The Strummer prints are where Fairey's visual practice and his foundational values converge most completely.
The composition showcases Fairey's signature propaganda-inspired aesthetic at its most powerful: a commanding central portrait rendered in bold geometric symmetry with rich, saturated tones and graphic contrast that demands attention. Meticulous linework and distressed texture effects create depth and dimensionality while honoring the street art tradition that defines Obey Giant's visual identity. The piece carries the weight of a political poster and the intimacy of a tribute -- a duality that defines the best of Fairey's portrait work.
Why Fairey's Strummer prints hold a special position: Shepard Fairey has portrayed hundreds of subjects over his career, but Joe Strummer occupies a unique place in his body of work. Fairey has returned to Strummer as a subject repeatedly -- a distinction reserved for very few figures outside his core OBEY iconography. The reason is personal: Strummer's ethos of using art as a weapon against complacency is the same ethos that drives the entire Obey Giant project. For collectors, this means Strummer-subject Fairey prints carry a layer of artistic significance that standard portrait editions do not. They represent the artist honoring his own origin story.
About Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer (1952–2002), born John Graham Mellor, was the co-founder, vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and lyricist of The Clash -- widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important rock bands in history. Formed in London in 1976, The Clash were at the vanguard of the British punk movement and became its most ambitious and boundary-breaking act, fusing punk with reggae, rockabilly, funk, hip-hop, and world music across landmark albums including The Clash (1977), London Calling (1979), Sandinista! (1980), and Combat Rock (1982).
London Calling is consistently ranked among the greatest albums ever recorded -- placed at No. 1 by multiple publications including NME, and within the top ten of virtually every credible all-time list. The Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, one year after Strummer's untimely death from an undiagnosed heart defect at age 50.
Strummer's influence extends far beyond music. His belief that artists have a moral obligation to engage with politics, injustice, and the world around them became a foundational principle for generations of musicians, activists, and visual artists -- including Shepard Fairey himself. The annual Joe Strummer Foundation continues his legacy of using music as a vehicle for social change.
As a cultural icon, Strummer's image carries extraordinary weight. He represents the intersection of artistic integrity, political courage, and rock and roll authenticity -- qualities that make his likeness one of the most powerful subjects in contemporary art and memorabilia.
About the Artist
Shepard Fairey (b. 1970) emerged from the skateboard and punk scenes to become one of the most influential street artists of his generation. His iconic "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign, launched as a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, evolved into the globally recognized OBEY brand -- a cultural phenomenon that blurred the lines between street art, graphic design, and fine art.
The 2008 Obama "Hope" poster cemented Fairey's place in political art history. The image became one of the most widely recognized pieces of political graphic art ever created and now resides in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Drawing from Soviet constructivism, punk rock DIY ethics, and the visual language of commercial advertising, Fairey's work transforms familiar imagery into provocative commentary on manufactured consent and media manipulation. His prints, paintings, and murals are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and institutions worldwide.
Today, Fairey's limited edition prints are actively traded at major auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips, and Heritage Auctions. His secondary market continues to strengthen as his historical significance and institutional recognition grow.
What Is Included
-
"Strummer Canvas Print" -- Screen print on archival paper, Edition of 450 (2010)
-
Hand-signed and hand-numbered by Shepard Fairey in pencil
-
Obey Giant blind stamp (verso)
- Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Who This Is For
This piece is ideal for collectors of contemporary street art and urban art, Shepard Fairey and Obey Giant collectors -- particularly those building around his most personally significant subjects, fans of The Clash and Joe Strummer, collectors of punk rock memorabilia and music-related art, or anyone seeking a museum-quality work that bridges two of the most important counterculture legacies of the past fifty years.
Most Shepard Fairey prints depict subjects drawn from his broader cultural commentary. The Strummer works are different -- they are personal. They represent Fairey paying tribute to the artist and ideology that made his own work possible. For collectors who understand that distinction, these prints occupy a tier above standard Obey Giant portrait editions. A signed and numbered impression from a run of 450, in excellent condition, with full provenance and blind stamp verification, is the kind of piece that anchors a collection at the intersection of art, music, and cultural history.
Shipping
This museum-quality screen print ships flat with professional archival packaging to ensure safe delivery. The print will be protected with acid-free tissue, rigid backing boards, and a sturdy outer carton. Fully insured. International shipping available upon request.
GAUNTLET GALLERY
San Francisco • Authenticated Street Art and Music Memorabilia Since 2012
Browse our full collection of signed Shepard Fairey prints, authenticated music memorabilia, and rare collectibles.
Search "Gauntlet Gallery" on eBay to browse our full store
Questions? Message us anytime -- happy to provide additional photos or details. Serious collectors welcome.
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