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Offset lithograph on heavy paper // Shepard Fairey’s Obey is an offset lithograph on heavy paper, blending street art with propaganda aesthetics. The piece prominently features the face of a woman adorned with traditional jewelry, set against a backdrop of radiating red and white lines that evoke a sense of power and influence. The composition integrates layered imagery, merging cultural elements with a bold, graphic style reminiscent of political posters. The message, "Welcome Visitors! With a Few Exceptions!" highlights themes of inclusivity and exclusion, encouraging viewers to reflect on social and political dynamics. The artwork's vibrant colors and striking contrasts amplify its visual impact.
Obey, 1970
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Offset lithograph on heavy paper // Shepard Fairey’s Obey is an offset lithograph on heavy paper, blending street art with propaganda aesthetics. The piece prominently features the face of a woman adorned with traditional jewelry, set against a backdrop of radiating red and white lines that evoke a sense of power and influence. The composition integrates layered imagery, merging cultural elements with a bold, graphic style reminiscent of political posters. The message, "Welcome Visitors! With a Few Exceptions!" highlights themes of inclusivity and exclusion, encouraging viewers to reflect on social and political dynamics. The artwork's vibrant colors and striking contrasts amplify its visual impact.
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What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.