{"product_id":"shepard-fairey-x-noname-the-greed-depression-2020-dual-signed-print-25-300","title":"Shepard Fairey x NoName The Greed Depression 2020 Dual Signed Print 25\/300","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSHEPARD FAIREY × NONAME — THE GREED DEPRESSION (2020)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Dual-Signed Limited Edition Screenprint | Number 25\/300 | OBEY GIANT | 18 × 24 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered for sale is \u003cem\u003eThe Greed Depression\u003c\/em\u003e, a powerful 2020 collaborative screenprint by internationally acclaimed street artist \u003cstrong\u003eShepard Fairey (OBEY GIANT)\u003c\/strong\u003e and contemporary artist \u003cstrong\u003eNoName\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis particular impression is numbered 25\/300 and personally signed by BOTH Shepard Fairey and NoName.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original release sold out through OBEY GIANT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eARTWORK DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shepard Fairey and NoName\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Greed Depression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original screenprint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" W × 24\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick cream Speckletone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 300\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\/300\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-signed by both artists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e OBEY GIANT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Retail:\u003c\/strong\u003e $80\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTHE ARTWORK — WHEN GREED BECOMES DEPRESSION\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Greed Depression\u003c\/em\u003e presents a visually striking portrait of economic anxiety and the consequences of a system dominated by wealth and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the composition, a distressed figure buries his face in his hands beneath an ominous headline:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GREED DEPRESSION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition combines vintage financial imagery, distressed halftone textures, propaganda-inspired typography, and Fairey's recognizable black, red, and cream palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the bottom appears the ironic declaration:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"THERE IS NO CAUSE TO WORRY! THE HIGH TIDE OF PROSPERITY WILL CONTINUE.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reassurance stands in deliberate contradiction to the despair depicted in the central image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork captures the disconnect between the optimistic promises of economic prosperity and the lived experiences of people struggling with financial insecurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eINSPIRED BY GEORGE ORWELL\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork originated from discussions between Shepard Fairey and NoName about Fairey's earlier cover illustration for George Orwell's \u003cem\u003eDown and Out in Paris and London\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrwell's writing examined poverty, class divisions, and the harsh realities experienced by people excluded from economic security.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth artists shared an interest in exploring how these issues remain relevant in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoName introduced the concept of \u003cem\u003eThe Greed Depression\u003c\/em\u003e, a phrase connecting the pursuit of wealth with widespread social dissatisfaction and economic inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, the artists transformed these ideas into a compelling limited-edition screenprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eART WITH A MESSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in November 2020, during a period of extraordinary economic uncertainty, \u003cem\u003eThe Greed Depression\u003c\/em\u003e explores several interconnected themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWealth inequality and economic insecurity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorporate influence and concentrated financial power\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe consequences of excessive greed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relationship between prosperity and social wellbeing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enduring relevance of George Orwell's writing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of political art in challenging established systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA portion of the original release proceeds benefited Positive-Propaganda, a nonprofit organization supporting independent public art projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTWO ARTISTS — TWO ORIGINAL SIGNATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA defining feature of this collaborative edition is the presence of both artists' hand-applied pencil signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular print carries:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShepard Fairey — signed lower right\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoName — signed lower left\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Number — 25\/300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth signatures and the edition number are documented in the accompanying detailed photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors interested in Fairey's collaborative work, the two original signatures make this an appealing addition beyond his standard solo screenprint releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eORIGINAL SCREENPRINT — NOT A REPRODUCTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 2020 screenprint produced on thick cream Speckletone paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition features distressed textures, bold typography, and traditional screenprinting characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is not an open-edition offset lithograph, commercially reproduced decorative poster, or digital reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly 300 signed and numbered impressions were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eABOUT THE ARTISTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShepard Fairey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShepard Fairey is among the most recognizable contemporary American street artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with his Andre the Giant sticker campaign in 1989, Fairey developed OBEY GIANT into an internationally recognized art movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis work combines vintage advertising, propaganda aesthetics, contemporary politics, portraiture, and social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is particularly known for his iconic Barack Obama HOPE poster and extensive body of politically engaged art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNoName\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoName is a contemporary street artist and activist whose work addresses political power, economic inequality, corporate influence, and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis artistic practice includes politically engaged public art, illustration, and collaborative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Greed Depression\u003c\/em\u003e, NoName brings his own perspective on economic injustice into dialogue with Fairey's established graphic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION — PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOGRAPHS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print has been stored flat in a protective portfolio sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork presents with strong black-and-red imagery, visible cream paper margins, and the original artists' signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs closely, especially the detailed images of the corners, edges, paper surface, edition numbering, and signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinor handling marks or cosmetic characteristics may be present. The photographs are part of the condition description and show the actual artwork offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflections and apparent waviness may result from the protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print is offered unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDISPLAY \u0026amp; COLLECTIBILITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 18 × 24 inches, \u003cem\u003eThe Greed Depression\u003c\/em\u003e is well suited for contemporary gallery walls, creative offices, private art collections, libraries, and spaces featuring political or socially engaged artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts black, cream, and deep-red color palette complements minimalist, industrial, and modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCAREFUL SHIPPING\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be carefully prepared for shipment using appropriate protective materials, with attention to protecting the paper, margins, corners, and both signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEPARD FAIREY × NONAME | THE GREED DEPRESSION | 2020 | DUAL-SIGNED ORIGINAL SCREENPRINT | EDITION 25\/300 | 18 × 24 INCHES | OBEY GIANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePresented by Gauntlet Gallery — Curated Art \u0026amp; Collectibles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gauntlet Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46186969366663,"sku":"318813243442_D5C1_FF5C_2E1A","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3179\/6871\/files\/57_e1973ece-b47f-4f09-8122-8d9050a402e5.jpg?v=1792026283","url":"https:\/\/gauntlet.gallery\/products\/shepard-fairey-x-noname-the-greed-depression-2020-dual-signed-print-25-300","provider":"Gauntlet Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}