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
€500
Shoplifters Welcome
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€650
God Save the Queen
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 45.5 x 0.05 cm Print - 24 x 17.9 x 0 inch
€2,800
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
€950
Obey Conformity Factory (Orange)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€550
Change Begins Within (Red)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€600
Raise the Level (Peace)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Print - 24 x 18 x 0.1 inch
€600
Obey Billboard - Consume
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€700
Lotus Ornament - Gold
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€750
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
€550
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
€500
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
€500
Peace and Justice Woman
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
€1,200
Sequoyah School Mandala
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
€500
Dalai Lama Compassion
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€1,000
Climate Clash - (Cream)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 60.96 x 60.96 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 24 x 0.1 inch
€500
Art Is For Everybody
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 48.3 x 35.6 x 0.1 cm Print - 19 x 14 x 0 inch
€980
Black earth society
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 60.96 x 91.44 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 36 x 0.1 inch
€500
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
€500
The woman who defeated pain (Frida Khalo)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 30.5 cm Print - 24 x 12 inch
€890
Styles Change - Style Endures _ yellow
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 48.26 x 35.56 cm Print - 19 x 14 inch
€600
The Future is Unwritten Collage
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 inch
€500
Constructivist Banner
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
€500
Constructivist Banner (Black)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch
€500
Smokey robinson gold
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 62 x 76 x 0.01 cm Print - 24.4 x 29.9 x 0 inch
€1,120
Just Future Rising (set x2)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 92 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 36.2 x 0 inch
€550
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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.