Salad Days Exhibition Poster
Exhibition poster, print on paper • Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Street Art / Graphic Design / Pop Art Influence
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography or high-quality digital print; graphic design utilizing high-contrast vector art and localized typography.
Creation Period
2018
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
A split-tone (red and black) stylized portrait of Andre the Giant, the iconic motif of the 'Obey' campaign, overlaid with graphic representations of masking tape and an X-Acto blade. It commemorates early work from 1989-1999.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the print appears flat and color-fast, though housed in a basic commercial frame.
Estimated Market Value
$40 - $100 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Produced by the Cranbrook Art Museum in conjunction with the Shepard Fairey: Salad Days exhibition (June 16 – October 7, 2018). Likely acquired via the museum gift shop.
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a retrospective marker for one of the most influential street artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, documenting his transition from underground sticker campaign to museum-level recognition.
Notable Features
Features specific exhibition text at the bottom identifying the venue (Cranbrook Art Museum) and the dates of the career-retrospective show.
Condition Issues
Possible minor edge wear from framing; slight reflection suggesting standard glass/plastic glazing which lacks UV protection.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend upgrading to UV-protective acrylic and acid-free archival matting to prevent yellowing of the paper stock and fading of the red pigments.