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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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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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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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While supplies last! Large format
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 66 x 114 x 0.5 cm Print - 26 x 44.9 x 0.2 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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Giants, Miguel, Casa Amarela, Morro da Providência, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2018,
JR
Print - 46 x 36 cm Print - 18.1 x 14.2 inch
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Giants, Kikito, September 6, 2017, 7.27 p.m., Tecate, Mexico - U.S.A., 2017
JR
Print - 36 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 14.2 x 18.1 x 0 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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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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Ballet, Ballerina In Crate, East Village, New York City
JR
Print - 46 x 36 cm Print - 18.1 x 14.2 inch
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28 Millimètres - Woman are heroes - Action dans la favela Morro da Providencia - Escalier
JR
Print - 103 x 70 cm Print - 40.6 x 27.6 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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Action in Kibera Slum, Train Passage 1 , Kenya, 2009
JR
Print - 73 x 104 x 0.2 cm Print - 28.7 x 40.9 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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28 Millimètres: Face 2 Face, Nuns In Action, Separation Wall; Security Fence, Palestinian Side, Bethlehem, 2007
JR
Print - 60 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
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La Grande Fanfare
Enfant Précoce / Francis Essoua Kalu
Painting - 46 x 33 cm Painting - 18.1 x 13 inch
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Ballet, Regard surplombant la façade du Palais Garnier, Opéra de Paris, France, 2014
JR
Print - 100 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
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Unframed, Charlie Chaplin revu par JR, The Kid, Charlie Chaplin & Jackie Coogan, USA, 1923, de jour Paris
JR
Print - 70 x 50 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 inch
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Flowers Of Evil: There Is An End To Everything (White)
Cleon Peterson
Print - 81 x 81 cm Print - 31.9 x 31.9 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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28 Millimètres, Women are Heroes, Action in Phnom Penh, Open Eyes, Cambodge, 2023
JR
Print - 50 x 70 cm Print - 19.7 x 27.6 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!