United States
• 1970
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I think that art has the ability to capture people's imaginations and make them think that more is possible.
Biography
Shepard Fairey, aka Obey, is an American street artist and graphic designer born in 1970 in Charleston, United States. Passionate about graphic design since the age of 14, he began by creating designs for t-shirts and skateboards. Influenced by Andy Warhol and Alexander Rodchenko, he quickly turned to artistic studies.
In the late 1980s, with friends from the Rhode Island School of Design, he launched a viral sticker and poster campaign using the image of wrestler André the Giant. Stuck clandestinely in major American cities, these works marked the history of contemporary street art and demonstrated the power of this new form of artistic expression.
Shepard Fairey rose to worldwide fame in 2008 with his iconic HOPE poster, created for Barack Obama, which became a symbol of the presidential campaign. In 2024, he renewed his political commitment by creating the "Forward" poster, in support of Kamala Harris. Inspired by HOPE, this work was used as murals in several key states to encourage voter mobilization. In 2021, Shepard Fairey reimagined Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic, blending street art and political commentary in a powerful tribute to liberty.
Despite legal controversies over intellectual property, Shepard Fairey continues to exhibit his works in the greatest contemporary art museums. In 2022, he created a monumental fresco in Munich, in collaboration with the Department of Art and Culture, to promote renewable energy.
Still active, Shepard Fairey proves that street art is a powerful tool for social and political change, combining art, activism and engagement.
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Joe Strummer – Know Your Rights
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£437
Shoplifters Welcome
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£568
God Save the Queen
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 45.5 x 0.05 cm Print - 24 x 17.9 x 0 inch
£2,449
This Land Is Your Land
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 45.5 x 0.05 cm Print - 24 x 17.9 x 0 inch
£831
Obey Conformity Factory (Orange)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£481
Change Begins Within (Red)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£525
Raise the Level (Peace)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Print - 24 x 18 x 0.1 inch
£525
Obey Billboard - Consume
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£612
Lotus Ornament - Gold
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£656
Your rules my war - Blue
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 46 x 61 x 0.2 cm Print - 18.1 x 24 x 0.1 inch
£481
Sedation in Bloom (Black And Blue)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£437
Sedation in bloom (black and red)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
£437
Peace and Justice Woman
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
£1,049
Sequoyah School Mandala
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
£437
Dalai Lama Compassion
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£875
Climate Clash - (Cream)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 60.96 x 60.96 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 24 x 0.1 inch
£437
Art Is For Everybody
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 48.3 x 35.6 x 0.1 cm Print - 19 x 14 x 0 inch
£857
Black earth society
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 60.96 x 91.44 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 36 x 0.1 inch
£437
In honor of Vincent Jen Chin
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
£437
The woman who defeated pain (Frida Khalo)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 30.5 cm Print - 24 x 12 inch
£778
Styles Change - Style Endures _ yellow
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 48.26 x 35.56 cm Print - 19 x 14 inch
£525
The Future is Unwritten Collage
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 inch
£437
Constructivist Banner
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
£437
Constructivist Banner (Black)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
£437
Smokey robinson gold
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 62 x 76 x 0.01 cm Print - 24.4 x 29.9 x 0 inch
£979
Just Future Rising (set x2)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 92 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 36.2 x 0 inch
£481
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What is Shepard Fairey best known for?
Shepard Fairey is best known for his "Obey Giant" street art campaign and the iconic "Hope" poster created for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. His work blends graffiti, pop art, and political messaging.
Whose face is on the Obey logo?
The face on the Obey logo is based on André the Giant, a famous French professional wrestler and actor. Street artist Shepard Fairey created the design in 1989, turning André's image into an iconic symbol of street art culture.
What makes Shepard Fairey unique?
Shepard Fairey stands out for blending street art with political activism, notably through his iconic "OBEY" and "HOPE" posters. His bold graphic style and use of propaganda aesthetics make his work instantly recognizable.
What does OBEY mean Shepard Fairey?
OBEY is the iconic street art campaign created by Shepard Fairey in 1989, inspired by the film "They Live." It critiques propaganda, consumerism, and authority, encouraging viewers to question societal messages and power structures.