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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, 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

Print, Constructivist Banner, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Constructivist Banner

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$678

Print, Peace & Freedom Dove (Aluminium Panel), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Peace & Freedom Dove (Aluminium Panel)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 61 x 3 cm

$1,129

Print, Yen Pattern Black and Gold, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Yen Pattern Black and Gold

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 45 cm

$1,807

Print, Psycho Posse (Gold), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Psycho Posse (Gold)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 1 cm

$734

Print, Electric Warrior (Party At The Moontower), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Electric Warrior (Party At The Moontower)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$678

Print, Constructivist Banner (Black), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Constructivist Banner (Black)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$678

Print, Compassion (His Holiness the Dalai Lama), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Compassion (His Holiness the Dalai Lama)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$847

Print, Earth crisis drop, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Earth crisis drop

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$565

Print, Hostile Takeover, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Hostile Takeover

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$1,073

Print, Lotus Diamond - Red, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Lotus Diamond - Red

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$903

Print, All Tomorrow’s Parties, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

All Tomorrow’s Parties

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$565

Print, Icarus democracy, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Icarus democracy

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 91 x 61 x 0.2 cm

$678

Print, Obey Billboard - Consume, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Obey Billboard - Consume

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$791

Print, Presidential seal - Black, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Presidential seal - Black

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$791

Print, Peace & freedom dove, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Peace & freedom dove

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$621

Print, Lotus Ornament - Black, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Lotus Ornament - Black

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$847

Print, Lotus Ornament - Gold, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Lotus Ornament - Gold

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$847

Print, Factory Stacks Set, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Factory Stacks Set

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$892

Print, Sid Taking A Sit, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Sid Taking A Sit

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 48 x 37 x 0.2 cm

$678

Print, This Machine Kills Fascists, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

This Machine Kills Fascists

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$847

Print, Home Invasion 1, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Home Invasion 1

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 1 cm

$1,355

Print, Yen Pattern Red and Gold, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Yen Pattern Red and Gold

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 45 cm

$1,807

Print, Yen Pattern Black and Red, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Yen Pattern Black and Red

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 45 cm

$1,807

Print, No bees no honey, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

No bees no honey

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.5 cm

$565

Print, Tomas Vincent Young, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Tomas Vincent Young

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 45.5 x 0.5 cm

$768

Print, Carga Frágil Mural, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Carga Frágil Mural

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 70 x 100 x 0.2 cm

$1,457

Print, Lemmy damaged case, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Lemmy damaged case

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$565

Print, Warhol collages (silver), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Warhol collages (silver)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$678

Print, Universal dignity letterpress, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Universal dignity letterpress

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 49.53 x 38.1 x 0.1 cm

$565

Print, Wall street public enemy, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Wall street public enemy

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$621

Print, Psychedelic Andre Pinnacle, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Psychedelic Andre Pinnacle

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 18 x 18 cm

$373

Print, Blood & Oil Mandala (Blood Drop), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Blood & Oil Mandala (Blood Drop)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$452

Print, AR-15 Lily Portugal, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

AR-15 Lily Portugal

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 105 x 75 cm

$2,823

Print, Henry Rollins Tour 2012, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Henry Rollins Tour 2012

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$565

Print, Barb Wire Dove Collage, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Barb Wire Dove Collage

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$593

Print, Rise above Barbwire set, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Rise above Barbwire set

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 33.02 x 25.4 x 0.1 cm

$734

Print, Power glory Letterpress, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Power glory Letterpress

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 33 x 25.4 x 0.2 cm

$565

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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