Artwork Description
Prophets Of Rage New Day Rising Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY Hand-Pulled 2-Color on Cream Speckletone Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Artwork Obey Pop Culture Artist.
2017 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 600 Artwork Size 18x24 Silkscreen Print Prophets Of Rage Rap Music Group Fist in the Air.
Shepard Fairey Prophets Of Rage New Day Rising 2017 Silkscreen Print
Shepard Fairey, born in the United States in 1970, has consistently merged music culture with political messaging throughout his career in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Prophets Of Rage New Day Rising, released in 2017, is a hand-pulled 2-color silkscreen print on cream Speckletone fine art paper measuring 18 x 24 inches. This signed and numbered limited edition of 600 was created in collaboration with the rap supergroup Prophets of Rage, whose members include artists from Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill. The print reflects Fairey’s long-standing connection to activist music and bold graphic protest imagery.
Revolutionary Iconography and Music Activism in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
The composition centers on a raised clenched fist emerging from a large red star, a universal symbol of resistance and solidarity. Above, a red globe sits within radiating circular forms, while skeletal figures and graphic emblems occupy the lower corners, reinforcing themes of struggle and urgency. The limited red, black, and cream palette recalls vintage propaganda posters, a visual language Fairey frequently references in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The layered geometric framing and strong vertical symmetry amplify the sense of power, aligning the imagery with the confrontational energy of the band itself.
Hand-Pulled Craftsmanship and Cultural Significance
Produced as a 2-color silkscreen, the print demonstrates precise registration and bold contrast, hallmarks of Fairey’s studio editions. The cream Speckletone paper enhances the retro aesthetic, giving the work a textured, archival feel. As a signed and numbered edition of 600, Prophets Of Rage New Day Rising stands as both a collectible music poster and a politically charged art print. Through iconic symbolism and graphic clarity, Shepard Fairey reinforces how Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork can operate at the intersection of fine art, music culture, and social activism.
