Artwork Description
Interpol NYC Calling Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY Hand-Pulled on White Speckletone Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Artwork Obey Pop Culture Artist.
2019 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 550 Artwork Size 18x24 Silkscreen Print
"Interpol is one of my favorite bands, and I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with them throughout the years. My first introduction to them was when I stalked them backstage at Coachella and offered to create art for them if they ever needed it… to my surprise, they knew my work already and decided to take me up on my offer. My first project with Interpol was in 2004, when I created art to follow up their debut album, “Antics.” Ten years later, in 2014, I was approached with another opportunity to create a print and paint a mural for their fifth studio album, “El Pintor.” I’m excited to announce that I’ll be releasing a new print that I created in honor of their upcoming show in New York at Madison Square Garden" -Shepard Fairey- OBEY
Interpol NYC Calling Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey
The Interpol NYC Calling silkscreen print was created by Shepard Fairey (OBEY) in 2019 to commemorate Interpol’s performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 16, 2019. Hand-pulled on white Speckletone fine art paper, the print measures 18 x 24 inches and was released as a signed and numbered limited edition of 550. Bold, graphic, and architecturally precise, the composition reflects both the band’s sharp, atmospheric sound and Fairey’s disciplined visual language rooted in propaganda-era design and modern street art.
Visual Language, Geometry, and Sound Made Visible
At the center of the composition stands a broadcast tower radiating concentric signal waves, visually translating music into transmission, reach, and resonance. The tower pierces a field of layered geometric forms, including concentric circles, angular blocks, and diagonal striping that create a sense of motion and tension. Fairey’s restrained palette of red, black, white, and teal reinforces the stark, nocturnal mood long associated with Interpol’s identity, while also nodding to Constructivist and Bauhaus influences. The symmetry and precision evoke control and clarity, yet the radiating signal suggests energy, volume, and emotional impact spreading outward from a single source.
Context, Collaboration, and Collectibility
This print holds particular significance within Shepard Fairey’s body of music-related work, as it reflects a relationship with Interpol that spans more than a decade. From early collaborations tied to Antics to later projects surrounding El Pintor, Fairey’s visual interpretations have consistently aligned with the band’s aesthetic sensibilities. Interpol NYC Calling functions not only as a concert poster, but as a standalone piece of Pop Street Art that bridges music culture and fine art printmaking. For collectors, it represents a convergence of cultural relevance, graphic strength, and historical continuity, capturing a specific moment in both Interpol’s career and Fairey’s ongoing dialogue with music, design, and urban culture.
