Shepard Fairey x NoName The Greed Depression 2020 Dual Signed Print 25/300
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SHEPARD FAIREY × NONAME — THE GREED DEPRESSION (2020)
Original Dual-Signed Limited Edition Screenprint | Number 25/300 | OBEY GIANT | 18 × 24 Inches
Offered for sale is The Greed Depression, a powerful 2020 collaborative screenprint by internationally acclaimed street artist Shepard Fairey (OBEY GIANT) and contemporary artist NoName.
Produced in a limited edition of just 300 impressions, this politically charged artwork explores the relationship between greed, wealth inequality, financial instability, and the consequences of unchecked capitalism.
This particular impression is numbered 25/300 and personally signed by BOTH Shepard Fairey and NoName.
The original release sold out through OBEY GIANT.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Artists: Shepard Fairey and NoName
Title: The Greed Depression
Year: 2020
Release Date: November 17, 2020
Medium: Original screenprint
Dimensions: 18" W × 24" H
Paper: Thick cream Speckletone
Edition: Limited to 300
Edition Number: 25/300
Signatures: Hand-signed by both artists
Publisher: OBEY GIANT
Original Retail: $80
Presentation: Unframed
THE ARTWORK — WHEN GREED BECOMES DEPRESSION
The Greed Depression presents a visually striking portrait of economic anxiety and the consequences of a system dominated by wealth and power.
At the center of the composition, a distressed figure buries his face in his hands beneath an ominous headline:
THE GREED DEPRESSION
The composition combines vintage financial imagery, distressed halftone textures, propaganda-inspired typography, and Fairey's recognizable black, red, and cream palette.
Along the bottom appears the ironic declaration:
"THERE IS NO CAUSE TO WORRY! THE HIGH TIDE OF PROSPERITY WILL CONTINUE."
This reassurance stands in deliberate contradiction to the despair depicted in the central image.
The artwork captures the disconnect between the optimistic promises of economic prosperity and the lived experiences of people struggling with financial insecurity.
INSPIRED BY GEORGE ORWELL
The artwork originated from discussions between Shepard Fairey and NoName about Fairey's earlier cover illustration for George Orwell's Down and Out in Paris and London.
Orwell's writing examined poverty, class divisions, and the harsh realities experienced by people excluded from economic security.
Both artists shared an interest in exploring how these issues remain relevant in contemporary society.
NoName introduced the concept of The Greed Depression, a phrase connecting the pursuit of wealth with widespread social dissatisfaction and economic inequality.
Together, the artists transformed these ideas into a compelling limited-edition screenprint.
ART WITH A MESSAGE
Released in November 2020, during a period of extraordinary economic uncertainty, The Greed Depression explores several interconnected themes:
Wealth inequality and economic insecurity
Corporate influence and concentrated financial power
The consequences of excessive greed
The relationship between prosperity and social wellbeing
The enduring relevance of George Orwell's writing
The role of political art in challenging established systems
A portion of the original release proceeds benefited Positive-Propaganda, a nonprofit organization supporting independent public art projects.
TWO ARTISTS — TWO ORIGINAL SIGNATURES
A defining feature of this collaborative edition is the presence of both artists' hand-applied pencil signatures.
This particular print carries:
Shepard Fairey — signed lower right
NoName — signed lower left
Edition Number — 25/300
Both signatures and the edition number are documented in the accompanying detailed photographs.
For collectors interested in Fairey's collaborative work, the two original signatures make this an appealing addition beyond his standard solo screenprint releases.
ORIGINAL SCREENPRINT — NOT A REPRODUCTION
This is an original 2020 screenprint produced on thick cream Speckletone paper.
The composition features distressed textures, bold typography, and traditional screenprinting characteristics.
The artwork is not an open-edition offset lithograph, commercially reproduced decorative poster, or digital reproduction.
Only 300 signed and numbered impressions were produced.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey is among the most recognizable contemporary American street artists.
Beginning with his Andre the Giant sticker campaign in 1989, Fairey developed OBEY GIANT into an internationally recognized art movement.
His work combines vintage advertising, propaganda aesthetics, contemporary politics, portraiture, and social commentary.
He is particularly known for his iconic Barack Obama HOPE poster and extensive body of politically engaged art.
NoName
NoName is a contemporary street artist and activist whose work addresses political power, economic inequality, corporate influence, and social justice.
His artistic practice includes politically engaged public art, illustration, and collaborative projects.
In The Greed Depression, NoName brings his own perspective on economic injustice into dialogue with Fairey's established graphic language.
CONDITION — PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOGRAPHS
The print has been stored flat in a protective portfolio sleeve.
The artwork presents with strong black-and-red imagery, visible cream paper margins, and the original artists' signatures.
Please examine all photographs closely, especially the detailed images of the corners, edges, paper surface, edition numbering, and signatures.
Minor handling marks or cosmetic characteristics may be present. The photographs are part of the condition description and show the actual artwork offered for sale.
Reflections and apparent waviness may result from the protective sleeve.
The print is offered unframed.
DISPLAY & COLLECTIBILITY
Measuring 18 × 24 inches, The Greed Depression is well suited for contemporary gallery walls, creative offices, private art collections, libraries, and spaces featuring political or socially engaged artwork.
Its black, cream, and deep-red color palette complements minimalist, industrial, and modern interiors.
The dual signatures, limited edition, Orwell connection, and economic themes make this an especially interesting work for collectors of Shepard Fairey, OBEY GIANT, political art, and contemporary street art.
CAREFUL SHIPPING
The artwork will be carefully prepared for shipment using appropriate protective materials, with attention to protecting the paper, margins, corners, and both signatures.
SHEPARD FAIREY × NONAME | THE GREED DEPRESSION | 2020 | DUAL-SIGNED ORIGINAL SCREENPRINT | EDITION 25/300 | 18 × 24 INCHES | OBEY GIANT
Presented by Gauntlet Gallery — Curated Art & Collectibles.