Shepard Fairey These Sunsets Are To Die For 2023 Signed Screenprint /89 OBEY
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SHEPARD FAIREY — THESE SUNSETS ARE TO DIE FOR! (LARGE FORMAT), 2023
Rare Original Fine-Art Screenprint | Hand-Signed & Numbered | Edition of Just 89 | Overrated Art Inc. | OBEY GIANT
Offered for sale is These Sunsets Are To Die For! (Large Format), an exceptionally limited 2023 fine-art screenprint by internationally renowned contemporary artist Shepard Fairey, creator of OBEY GIANT.
Released June 22, 2023, this striking environmental artwork was produced in an edition of just 89 individually signed and numbered impressions worldwide.
Unlike Fairey's more commonly encountered standard editions, this premium large-format release features archival cotton paper, hand-deckled edges, and the distinctive Overrated Art Inc. publisher's chop.
Originally priced at $600, the edition sold out through OBEY GIANT.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Artist: Shepard Fairey
Title: These Sunsets Are To Die For! (Large Format)
Year: 2023
Medium: Original three-color hand-pulled silkscreen
Edition: Only 89 worldwide
Signature: Hand-signed by Shepard Fairey
Numbering: Hand-numbered from the edition of 89
Dimensions: 31.5 × 23.5 inches
Paper: Premium archival cotton paper
Edges: Hand-deckled
Publisher: Overrated Art Inc.
Publisher's Mark: Overrated embossed chop
Original Retail Price: $600
Original Release: June 22, 2023
Presentation: Unframed
THE ARTWORK — BEAUTY WITH AN OMINOUS MESSAGE
These Sunsets Are To Die For! explores the unsettling relationship between industrial pollution and the natural beauty of our environment.
The composition depicts two figures standing together, contemplating a spectacular crimson-and-gold sunset over an industrial landscape.
Across the horizon, smokestacks, factory silhouettes, and heavy clouds merge into a visually dramatic atmosphere.
A bird glides across the foreground, adding a delicate natural element to an otherwise industrialized setting.
The brilliant reds, warm metallic gold tones, deep blacks, and cream highlights produce an immediate visual impact.
Yet the beauty of the sunset carries an unsettling implication: some of the most spectacular atmospheric effects can result from the pollution threatening our planet.
The title, These Sunsets Are To Die For!, deliberately plays on this contradiction.
The image is both a celebration of natural beauty and a warning about environmental destruction.
THE STORY BEHIND THE PRINT
Shepard Fairey has explained that the inspiration for the artwork came from dramatic sunsets he witnessed in Providence, Rhode Island, where pollution intensified the atmospheric colors.
The original painting was based on a photograph Fairey took in Brooklyn, looking across the river toward Manhattan as industrial smoke merged with the evening clouds.
The image subsequently became part of Fairey's large-scale mural project in Munich, Germany, facilitated by Positive-Propaganda.
The original print release also supported environmental advocacy, with proceeds benefiting Greenpeace USA.
The artwork represents an important continuation of Fairey's longstanding exploration of corporate responsibility, environmental awareness, and social change.
WHY THE LARGE-FORMAT EDITION IS SPECIAL
1. Exceptionally Small Edition
Only 89 signed and numbered impressions were produced.
This is dramatically smaller than the edition sizes of many standard OBEY screenprint releases.
2. Premium Fine-Art Production
The artwork was created as a three-color, hand-pulled screenprint on premium archival cotton paper.
Its production distinguishes it from inexpensive mass-produced posters and later offset lithographs.
3. Hand-Deckled Paper Edges
The distinctive irregular edges are an intentional feature of the fine-art paper, giving the work an elegant handmade presentation.
4. Overrated Art Inc. Publisher's Chop
The embossed publisher's mark provides another distinguishing feature of this premium edition.
5. Personally Signed by Shepard Fairey
The artwork bears the artist's hand-applied signature and individual edition numbering.
6. Connection to a Major Public Mural
The artwork's relationship to Fairey's Munich mural adds an important dimension to its artistic and cultural history.
7. Environmental and Historical Significance
The work examines the environmental consequences of industrial activity through the visual language of contemporary street art.
IMPORTANT — THIS IS NOT THE OFFSET LITHOGRAPH
Collectors should note that this offering is the scarce 2023 original fine-art screenprint, edition of 89.
A substantially more common, lower-priced signed offset lithograph of the same composition was released in 2025.
The two editions differ significantly in edition size, materials, production techniques, dimensions, and original pricing.
This listing is for the original 2023 premium large-format screenprint.
CONDITION
The print is unframed and has been stored flat within a protective portfolio sleeve.
The artwork displays rich color, clear printed imagery, visible hand-deckled paper edges, and the artist's signature and edition numbering.
Please examine all photographs for the precise condition, including any handling marks, paper characteristics, surface imperfections, or edge irregularities.
The photographed item is the actual artwork offered for sale.
DISPLAY & COLLECTIBILITY
Measuring approximately 31.5 × 23.5 inches, this substantial artwork makes an impressive statement in a contemporary home, gallery wall, office, or curated art collection.
Its sophisticated palette of crimson red, metallic gold, black, and cream is particularly attractive in minimalist, industrial, or modern interiors.
For collectors of Shepard Fairey, OBEY GIANT, environmental art, contemporary screenprinting, and limited-edition street art, These Sunsets Are To Die For! offers a compelling combination of rarity, craftsmanship, and artistic significance.
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
The artwork will be carefully packaged using appropriate protective materials for transportation.
Special attention will be given to protecting its hand-deckled edges, corners, and signature area.
Shepard Fairey | These Sunsets Are To Die For! | 2023 Large Format | Original Hand-Signed Screenprint | Edition of 89 | Overrated Art Inc.
Presented by Gauntlet Gallery — Curated Art & Collectibles.