Rollins Capitalism Revision as of 18:33, 14 November 2012 by Illyanadmc (Talk | contribs)
From The Giant: The Definitive Obey Giant Site
Year: 2012
Run Size: 1200
Part of Set: none
Size: 18x24
Paper: unknown
Print Type: Screen Print
Release Date: 08/28/2012
This print is signed by Shepard and Henry Rollins, and it originally retailed for $55. Only 200 prints out of the run of 1200 were sold on Obeygiant.com; the rest were sold during Rollins' Capitalism tour.
From Obeygiant.com:
Henry Rollins has been a hero of mine since I got into Black Flag in 1984. Henry is a role model in his amazing taste and output in music, his political engagement, his monumental work ethic, and his social consciousness. Henry tours a ton and stays very aware of the world. Back before the 2008 recession started, Henry had an an editorial segment on his TV show where he said "the president says the fundamentals of the economy are strong...I say start learning Chinese". Henry's new tour is called CAPITALISM and I'm sure he will have a lot of wise, funny, and maybe prophetic things to say. I was given the honor by Henry of illustrating his concept for the tour, him as a beaten-down Uncle Sam. I have a few of the prints available on my site signed by both me and Henry. The rest will be available on Henry's tour which everyone should see. Pick a print up before the American brand of capitalism crumbles under the weight of its own ego.
-Shepard Fairey
Related Prints: Henry Rollins Recountdown Tour - Rollins Band and X - Rollins Poster