Peace Corps 50th Anniversary
From The Giant: The Definitive Obey Giant Site
Year: 2011
Run Size: 450
Part of Set: none
Size: 18x24
Paper: unknown
Print Type: Screen Print
Release Date:
This print was only available to donors who gave $1000 or more to the Peace Corps, on a first-come, first-served basis. It was not released for sale on Obeygiant.com
From Obeygiant.com:
The Peace Corps has released a commemorative print by prominent artist Shepard Fairey in commemoration of the agency's 50th anniversary. The print is based on a 2009 photograph of a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal, and is symbolic of the work of more than 200,000 Peace Corps volunteers who have served in 139 countries since 1961.
"I'm inspired by the work of Peace Corps volunteers around the world. Volunteers share their creativity and compassion with their local communities," said Shepard Fairey. "I hope this poster inspires the next generation of volunteers." Fairey's sister served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo.
From Peacecorps.gov:
50th Anniversary Fund
Make a contribution to the 50th Anniversary Fund and help us commemorate this milestone with events and programming throughout the world, including bringing the Peace Corps to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. These events advance the agency's goals to educate and engage the public about the Peace Corps, its Volunteers and activities.
$1000 and above
Commemorative signed print
-limited edition of 450
-signed and numbered
-hand-pulled silk-screened print
-18" x 24" on 80lb cover, French Cream Speckletone paper
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