Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (1970) - John Lennon Peace and Liberty

John Lennon Peace and Liberty

John Lennon Peace and Liberty (Two Colorways: Blue & Red). 18 x 24 inches. Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper. Original Illustration based on a photograph by Bob Gruen. Signed by Shepard Fairey and Bob Gruen. Numbered edition of 300

Artist - Shepard Fairey
Medium - Silkscreen
Markings - Signed & numbered in pencil by the artist (OBEY) and photographer
Size - 24 x 18 IN | 61x46 cm
Year: 2023
Edition: 204 of 300

Gallery Price: 600€

The US government, under the direction of President Richard Nixon, perceived John Lennon as a political threat because he was talking of peace in a time of war. They moved to have him deported from the country. I personally felt that was wrong and seeing the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of welcome to the United States, I felt that if we took a picture of John Lennon at the Statue of Liberty it would help dramatize his case for staying in the country. I suggested to John that we take a picture in front of the Statue and I was thrilled when he agreed. I think this photo is popular now because people relate to John Lennon as a symbol of personal freedom similar to the way people feel about the Statue of Liberty.
–Bob Gruen

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