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Peace & freedom dove
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
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Wave of distress (sepia)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 46 x 61 x 0.2 cm Print - 18.1 x 24 x 0.1 inch
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We the Future / Rise to Rewrite the Law
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 inch
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The Woman Who Defeated Pain (Frida Kahlo)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
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Trompe L'oeil, les falaises du Trocadéro 25 mai 2021 22h18
JR
Print - 64 x 96 x 2 cm Print - 25.2 x 37.8 x 0.8 inch
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Warning Addictive
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Design - 80.8 x 22 x 2 cm Design - 31.8 x 8.7 x 0.8 inch
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Les falaises du Trocadéro 18 mai 2021 22h18
JR
Print - 64 x 96 x 1 cm Print - 25.2 x 37.8 x 0.4 inch
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All the free speech
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61.5 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24.2 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
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The Future is Unwritten Collage
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 inch
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Knowledge Action Power / Blue
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.3 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
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Paint it black (Brush)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
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Church of Consumption
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
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Kurt Cobain – Endless Nameless
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
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Natural Maple Collab Skate Deck
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Sculpture - 23 x 77 x 3 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 30.3 x 1.2 inch
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Billy Idol Kings And Queens Of The Underground
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 inch
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Arrow mustard and navy
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 33.02 x 25.4 x 0.2 cm Print - 13 x 10 x 0.1 inch
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Liberté Egalité Fraternité (Large format)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 77 x 58 x 0.3 cm Print - 30.3 x 22.8 x 0.1 inch
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28 mm, Women are heroes, Action dans la favela Morro da Providencia, Favela de jour, Rio de Janeiro, Brésil, 2008
JR
Print - 70 x 100 cm Print - 27.6 x 39.4 inch
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Radical Peace (Cream) HPM
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 5 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 2 inch
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Activist Artists
Activist artists choose to engage with and start a conversation on a variety of topics, from the environment and politics to race, gender and sexuality. A huge element of what makes contemporary art so important is engaging with current world issues; art is an invaluable tool in providing innovative insight and fresh perspectives where words can fail.
The incredible beauty of the natural world is something that artists have represented for centuries. So when it comes under threat by humanity, it's not surprising that ecologically engaged artists such as Jérémy Gobé, Angeles Peña and Franck Seguin use their art to promote its protection.
Gender and sexuality also plays a significant role in artistic activism. Belgian photographer Charlotte Abramow's stunning shots explore gender identity, feminism and female sexuality. Meanwhile, American non-binary artist Ryan Wilks' drawings confront the difficult relationship between sexual orientation and religion.
The world of politics is also ever present in contemporary art, with political artists exploring humanitarian issues and our societal values. World famous street artists Banksy and Shepard Fairey both explore a range of political subjects, from war crime to the disadvantages of consumerism.
Expand your horizons and discover Artsper's curated selection of activist artists!