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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, Debbie Harry Destiny, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Debbie Harry Destiny

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 43 x 33 x 1 cm

$564

Print, Prophets of rage: New day rising, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Prophets of rage: New day rising

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$423

Print, The High Cost Of Free Speech, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

The High Cost Of Free Speech

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 60.96 x 60.96 x 1 cm

$564

Print, Conformity Trance Black, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Conformity Trance Black

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 1 cm

$480

Print, Raise the level, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Raise the level

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 91 x 0.2 cm

$553

Print, Eyes on the king verdict, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Eyes on the king verdict

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$327

Print, Pattern of denial, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Pattern of denial

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 1 cm

$339

Print, Monkey Pod (Red & Gold VSE), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Monkey Pod (Red & Gold VSE)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 52.1 x 67.3 cm

$12,000

Print, Rise Above Rose Geometric, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Rise Above Rose Geometric

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 60 x 30 x 0.1 cm

$446

Print, High Time Kick Out The Jams For Peace And Equality, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

High Time Kick Out The Jams For Peace And Equality

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 27.5 x 27.5 cm

$248

Print, Global Warning Letterpress, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Global Warning Letterpress

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 42 x 35 cm

$395

Print, This Machine (Party At The Moontower), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

This Machine (Party At The Moontower)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$395

Print, Stereotype (Party At The Moontower), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Stereotype (Party At The Moontower)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$282

Print, Stereo Supreme (Party At The Moontower), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Stereo Supreme (Party At The Moontower)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$226

Print, Puretone (Party At The Moontower), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Puretone (Party At The Moontower)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$282

Print, Ear Popping (Party At The Moontower), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Ear Popping (Party At The Moontower)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$226

Print, Only the finest poison, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Only the finest poison

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$395

Print, Trumpeting Dissent, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Trumpeting Dissent

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$186

Painting, Water Tower 1/3 (Metal), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Water Tower 1/3 (Metal)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Painting - 61.3 x 45.7 x 1 cm

$8,921

Painting, Fossil Factory HPM 2/6, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Fossil Factory HPM 2/6

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Painting - 61 x 46 x 3 cm

$10,277

Painting, Knowledge Action Power 2/6 (Wood Panel), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Knowledge Action Power 2/6 (Wood Panel)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Painting - 61 x 46 x 2 cm

$10,954

Painting, Paint it black 4/6, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Paint it black 4/6

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Painting - 62 x 46 x 3 cm

$8,752

Print, Embrace Justice, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Embrace Justice

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$486

Print, Countdown To Armageddon, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Countdown To Armageddon

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$282

Print, Long Live The People, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Long Live The People

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$440

Print, Peace and Freedom, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Peace and Freedom

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$339

Print, Tested Performance, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Tested Performance

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$339

Print, Hammer and fist letterpress, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Hammer and fist letterpress

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 25 x 33 cm

$282

Print, OFF! You Will Do What We Say (Aqua Drab), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

OFF! You Will Do What We Say (Aqua Drab)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$440

Print, By Any Means (Dance Floor Riot), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

By Any Means (Dance Floor Riot)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$282

Print, Printing Press (Party At The Moontower), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Printing Press (Party At The Moontower)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$395

Print, Hole In The Sky (Party At The Moontower), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Hole In The Sky (Party At The Moontower)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm

$339

Print, Sadistic Dog Walker (Red), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Sadistic Dog Walker (Red)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 83 x 61 cm

$452

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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