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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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Print, Yellow Mandala Large Format, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Yellow Mandala Large Format

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 76.2 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm

$1,073

Print, Angel Of Hope And Strength, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Angel Of Hope And Strength

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$678

Print, 2nd amendment solutions, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

2nd amendment solutions

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$678

Print, Welcome visitor, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Welcome visitor

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 92 x 0.1 cm

$1,129

Print, Rise from the Ashes (Red), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Rise from the Ashes (Red)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 106.5 x 74 cm

$1,807

Print, These Parties Disgust Me, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

These Parties Disgust Me

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$1,976

Print, Muhammad Ali - Heavyweight Ideals, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Muhammad Ali - Heavyweight Ideals

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$847

Print, Black Earth Society, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Black Earth Society

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 91 x 0.3 cm

$565

Print, Angel of Hope and Strength, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Angel of Hope and Strength

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$678

Print, Damaged icon, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Damaged icon

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 60.96 x 45.72 x 0.01 cm

$2,259

Print, My florist is a dick, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

My florist is a dick

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 60.96 x 45.72 cm

$1,694

Print, Portrait of Ai Weiwei, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Portrait of Ai Weiwei

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$1,525

Print, Revolutionary Woman With Brush, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Revolutionary Woman With Brush

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$1,683

Print, Universal Personhood, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Universal Personhood

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$1,005

Print, Protect The Blue Planet, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Protect The Blue Planet

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.5 cm

$1,005

Print, The woman who defeated pain (Frida Khalo), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

The woman who defeated pain (Frida Khalo)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.5 cm

$1,005

Print, Swan song, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Swan song

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 60.96 x 91.44 x 0.2 cm

$565

Print, Styles Change - Style Endures - Black, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Styles Change - Style Endures - Black

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 48.26 x 36.83 x 0.2 cm

$678

Print, Voting Rights are Human Rights, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Voting Rights are Human Rights

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$621

Print, Raise the Level (Peace), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Raise the Level (Peace)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm

$903

Print, Universal Dignity, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Universal Dignity

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$678

Print, Earth crisis drop, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Earth crisis drop

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$565

Print, Lennon peace and liberty (red), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Lennon peace and liberty (red)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$678

Print, Sid in tune with discord, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Sid in tune with discord

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 48 x 37 x 0.1 cm

$678

Print, Bob Marley 40th (Set of 3: Confrontation, Soul Rebel, Lively Up Yourself), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Bob Marley 40th (Set of 3: Confrontation, Soul Rebel, Lively Up Yourself)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 49.53 x 41.91 x 0.2 cm

$847

Print, " The world is in our hands " (HOLIDAY PRINT 2015), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

" The world is in our hands " (HOLIDAY PRINT 2015)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 45 cm

$1,412

Print, Shepard Fairey (Obey) P.O.P WAVE (Blue) Shepard Fairey X Craig Stecyk III, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Shepard Fairey (Obey) P.O.P WAVE (Blue) Shepard Fairey X Craig Stecyk III

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 60.96 x 45 cm

$2,259

Print, Demagogue / Trump / Franz Ferdinand, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Demagogue / Trump / Franz Ferdinand

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$1,016

Print, Raise the level (Peace), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Raise the level (Peace)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$678

Print, Music Note Hi-Fi Stereo Records, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Music Note Hi-Fi Stereo Records

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 0.3 cm

$1,016

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Who is the artist?

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.

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