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THBDalai Lama Compassion (Shepard Fairey)
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About Auction
TimedNov 21, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024
Art plays a vital role in Tibetan culture and has long been a profound tool for social and political change. Through auctions, we showcase artwork from a diverse international pool of established and emerging artists, including a growing number of outstanding contemporary Tibetan artists. Proceeds support Students for a Free Tibet (SFT), a 501(c)3 global grassroots network that campaigns for Tibetan freedom and human rights. Art for Tibet info@artfortibet.org
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Shepard Fairey - Dalai Lama Compassion
Silkscreen on Thick Cream Speckle Tone Paper
Numbered edition of 500. Signed by Shepard Fairey
18 X 24 in
2022
Shepard says this is a new color way print of an image of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, that he created based on a photograph taken by Don Farber 14 years ago.
He believes that art is a powerful tool to connect people with ideas. Shepard believes that what His Holiness the Dalai Lama stands for, in terms of kindness, compassion, human connection, and belief in dignity for all human beings, is very important not only for Tibetans but also for the world. He couldn’t be happier to support the Tibetan struggle and help spread the powerful ideas of His Holiness through this print.About the Artist:
Shepard Fairey is an American graphic artist and social activist who is part of the Street Art movement along with other artists including Banksy and Mr.Brainwash. Fairey blurs the boundary between traditional and commercial art through type and image, communicating his brand of social critique via prints, murals, stickers, and posters in public spaces. “Art is not always meant to be decorative or soothing, in fact, it can create uncomfortable conversations and stimulate uncomfortable emotions,” he stated. Born on February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina, Fairey graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1992 where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in illustration. In 1989 Fairey created the André the Giant Has a Posse sticker campaign, featuring a stylized image of the wrestler André the Giant. This project was the foundation for his seminal Obey series, which helped to push Fairey into the public spotlight. The artist is perhaps best known for his Hope (2008) campaign, which portrays a portrait of then-presidential candidate Barack Obama, in red, white, and blue. In 2017, the artist created a series of three posters— featuring portraits of culturally diverse women, again using a red, white, and blue color scheme—in response to the xenophobic rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump. Fairey currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. His works are included in the collections of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Website:
https://obeygiant.com/
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Shipping will be calculated based on the specific dimensions and material of each piece. All artwork can also be picked up in person on December 7th from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Van Der Plas Gallery located at 156 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 during the culminating live event.
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