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Shepard Fairey, also known by the alias "Obey," was born in 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina, in the United States. His introduction to the world of graphic design occurred early, at age 14, as he crafted images destined for t-shirts and skateboards. Influenced by notable artists like Andy Warhol and Russian artist Alexander Rodtchenko, Fairey's creative path took shape.
In the late 1980s, Fairey (Obey), alongside peers from the Rhode Island School of Design, embarked on a notable venture. They initiated a series of stickers and posters featuring wrestler Andre the Giant, plastering thousands of them across American city walls. The "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" campaign emerged as an early and pivotal viral street art movement, showcasing the potency of this unconventional, illicit form of expression.
Fairey's art gained worldwide recognition during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. His creation of the iconic HOPE poster for Barack Obama became a symbol of the campaign's spirit. Notably, the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston hailed Shepard Fairey (Obey) as one of the most influential street artists of our era.
Shepard Fairey's roots span from Charleston, South Carolina, to Los Angeles, California, where his artistry blossomed. His creations, including Obey clothing, reached global acclaim, featured prominently in influential publications like Time Magazine. Fairey's impact extended beyond the United States, resonating in cities like London, New York, and Detroit.
Moreover, Fairey's artistic journey intersects with the realms of education, having attended the Idyllwild Arts Academy, nurturing his creative spirit. His prominence and influence continue to shape contemporary street art, earning recognition not only in the U.S. but also internationally, including acknowledgment from institutions like the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.
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TUBE Galerie
79
From December 3, 2023 to February 28, 2024
TUBE Galerie
105
From September 8, 2023 to November 29, 2023
End To End Gallery
Sizzlin' Summer Exhibit
From July 17, 2023 to August 30, 2023
TUBE Galerie
60
From February 4, 2023 to April 28, 2023
TUBE Galerie
87
From November 2, 2022 to December 31, 2022
CORPS ET AME GALLERY
Shepard Fairey - Obey Giant
From November 15, 2022 to December 30, 2022
Le Réservoir.
Portraits de femmes
From April 27, 2022 to May 27, 2022
ART LIFE GALLERY
Pikachu tire la langue à Picasso
From March 26, 2022 to June 26, 2022
End To End Gallery
S.P.A.C.E.
From October 15, 2021 to November 15, 2021
CORPS ET AME GALLERY
Wonder Woman dans tous ses états...
From September 16, 2021 to November 15, 2021
Ground Effect
Les Docks x Ground Effect
From August 21, 2021 to August 29, 2021
Leviton Fine Art LLC
Street Art (Prints)
From August 3, 2021 to August 4, 2022
End To End Gallery
Behind the Curtain
From July 15, 2021 to August 18, 2021
End To End Gallery
E2E
From June 17, 2021 to July 18, 2021
CORPS ET AME GALLERY
Street Mythology
From July 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
End To End Gallery
Masters of Urban Contemporary Art
From March 20, 2021 to May 27, 2021
CORPS ET AME GALLERY
Feminism
From March 4, 2021 to May 31, 2021
End To End Gallery
Best on the Street
From December 17, 2020 to January 16, 2021
Ground Effect
Good Bye 2020
From December 10, 2020 to January 10, 2021
Le Réservoir.
Couleurs estivales
From July 23, 2020 to August 31, 2020
CORPS ET AME GALLERY
STREET ART WORLD TOUR 2019
From October 16, 2019 to December 21, 2019
CORPS ET AME GALLERY
John Andrew Perello (JonOne) versus Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant)
From December 5, 2018 to December 31, 2018
CORPS ET AME GALLERY
Damaged
From December 12, 2017 to December 31, 2017
Declicart galerie
From December 16, 2016 to January 25, 2017
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Who is the artist?
Shepard Fairey also known by the alias "Obey" was born in 1970 in Charleston, US.
He gets to know the universe of graphic design very early, at age 14, when he draws images to be printed on t-shirts and skateboards. Shepard Fairey is influenced by the work of artists such as Andy Warhol or Russian artist Alexander Rodtchenko.
In the late 1980s, Shepard Fairey (Obey) and a group of friends from the Rhode Island School of Design create a series of stickers and posters with the figure of wrestler Andre the Giant and stick thousands of them on the walls of American cities. "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" is one of the first and most important viral Street Art campaigns, showing the ability and force of this new illegal means of expression.
Shepard Fairey's work became world famous during the U.S. presidential campaign in 2008, with the creation of the poster HOPE of Barack Obama that became an icon of the campaign. The Institute of contemporary art in Boston considered Shepard Fairey (Obey) as one of the best and most influential street artists of our time.
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What is Shepard Fairey (Obey)’s artistic movement?
The artistic movements of the artists are: Activist Artists, Famous Street Artists, Provocative Artists, Activist Artists, Figurative Street Artists, American Icons, Art deco-style artists
When was Shepard Fairey (Obey) born?
The year of birth of the artist is: 1970