Make Art Not War (Painting) by Shepard Fairey & Alfredo Gonzalez

Artist: Shepard Fairey & Alfredo Gonzalez

Title: Make Art Not War (Painting) - Cream or Black

Edition:Hand-pulled screen print on 80# (cream or black) Speckletone paper, from the limited edition of 150.

Size: 24x18 inches 

Markings: Hand signed and dated by Shepard Fairey & Alfredo Gonzalez

Date: 2025

COA from Sugar Press Art

About:

I saw one of Alfredo Gonzalez’s art pieces online and did a deep dive into his exquisitely rendered body of work. I then contacted him to commission an art piece, which led to us becoming friends and to further art acquisitions, and eventually to this Make Art Not War (Painting) print project. Alfredo, being of a kind and generous character, made a small painting inspired by my Make Art Not War print and gave it to me as a gift. I was so impressed by his interpretation of the print that I suggested we make a hybrid collaboration piece, which led to a t-shirt and now to these print variations. Collaboration is one of the most important mechanisms of peace, so I’m very happy that this project embodies the principle of the art itself!
-Shepard

Make Art Not War has always been a call to action. This edition is about keeping that spirit alive, art as resistance, craft as peace, process as purpose. Collaborating with Shepard brought that message full circle, a reminder that creation itself is the protest.
-Alfredo