Shepard Fairey – Black Sabbath (Red), 2005 – Original Signed & Numbered Screenprint
Original 2005 Black Sabbath (Red) screenprint by acclaimed American artist Shepard Fairey, creator of OBEY Giant.
A limited edition of just 300, produced in connection with Fairey’s official collaboration with legendary British heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath.
The story behind the artwork
This print has a particularly interesting history, originating from a direct collaboration between Shepard Fairey and Black Sabbath rather than being an unofficial tribute.
Fairey had been a lifelong admirer of the band, and through a friend working with Ozzy Osbourne, his OBEY artwork began finding its way into the Osbourne family.
In 2004, Fairey was invited to design exclusive VIP and crew T-shirts for Black Sabbath, featuring the slogan “Black Sabbath Has a Posse.”
The following year, Fairey created the poster and T-shirt artwork for Black Sabbath’s 2005 tour. This original limited-edition screenprint comes directly from that collaboration.
The piece brings together two hugely influential cultural movements: the pioneering heavy metal music of Black Sabbath and the underground skateboarding, punk and street-art culture from which OBEY Giant emerged.
Print details
* Artist: Shepard Fairey (OBEY Giant) * Title: Black Sabbath (Red) * Year: 2005 * Medium: Original screenprint on cream Speckletone fine art paper * Edition: Limited to 300 * Dimensions: 18 × 24 inches (approximately 46 × 61 cm) * Signed and numbered: By Shepard Fairey * Publisher: OBEY Giant * Colourway: Red
An original piece of music and street-art history, now over 20 years old, with particular appeal to collectors of Shepard Fairey, OBEY Giant, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne memorabilia.
Condition: Only been taken out of the tube for photos and never hung. There’s is I just noticed a slight creasing on the bottom left-hand side. A barely visible one top left corner. It’s only minimal and I’ve only just noticed this on taking the printout to photograph. Prices accordingly.
Please examine the photographs carefully, including the signature and edition number (50/300).
The print will be carefully packaged for safe delivery.