Shepard Fairey – Demagogue, 2016 – Offset Print

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Demagogue by Shepard Fairey, an offset print created in 2016, delivers a powerful political statement through stark, graphic imagery. The composition features a close-up of an open mouth mid-shout, with sharp, angular red, black, and white lines radiating outward, enhancing the sense of aggression and intensity. The word DEMAGOGUE is boldly displayed at the top, while FRANZ FERDINAND appears at the bottom, referencing both the band's song and the historical figure whose assassination sparked World War I. Fairey's distinct style, influenced by propaganda and pop art, conveys a critique of authoritarian and inflammatory rhetoric, calling attention to the dangers of persuasive yet divisive leadership. The print is hand-signed, adding a personal touch to this limited edition piece.

Shepard Fairey (USA, 1970) is a contemporary street artist and graphic designer, best known for his iconic Obey Giant campaign and the Hope poster for Barack Obama. Merging bold graphics with political messages, his work critiques power, consumerism, and social issues.

Shepard Fairey

Demagogue, 2016

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Offset Print

Offset PrintOffset lithography is a printing technique where the inked image is first transferred (offset) from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. This method combines the lithographic process, which relies on the repulsion of water and oil, to keep non-printing areas ink-free by attracting a water-based film. Offset lithography was originally developed to reduce costs in reproducing artwork and is widely used for high-volume printing due to its efficiency and ability to produce sharp, consistent images.

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Edition of 500

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Street art, of course, is political, because it's illegal; so the very act of doing it is an act of defiance.
- Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey (b. 1970 USA) is an American contemporary artist, activist, and founder of OBEY Clothing, known for his distinctive style that blends street art, graphic design, and political commentary. Fairey rose to prominence with his "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign in the late 1980s, which evolved into the iconic "OBEY" series, reflecting his exploration of propaganda, power, and control. He is perhaps best known for his "HOPE" poster created during Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, which became a symbol of the era. Fairey’s work, which spans murals, posters, and fine art, is characterized by its bold use of color, imagery, and typography, often addressing themes of social justice, environmentalism, and anti-authoritarianism. His contributions have significantly shaped the visual language of contemporary activism and have made him one of the most influential figures in modern street art. (Artist website)

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