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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, Friendship and Support ( Gold ), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Friendship and Support ( Gold )

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$906

Design, Warning Addictive, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Warning Addictive

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Design - 80.8 x 22 x 2 cm

$849

Sculpture, School Desk, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

School Desk

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Sculpture - 28 x 31 x 9 cm

$6,792

Painting, Rose Shackle, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Rose Shackle

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Painting - 68 x 53 x 0.4 cm

$8,943

Print, American Rage, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

American Rage

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$1,018

Design, Peace Fingers, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Peace Fingers

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Design - 30.5 x 17.5 x 5.6 cm

$2,038

Print, Obey Conformity Factory (Orange), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Obey Conformity Factory (Orange)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$623

Print, Freedom to Lead (Aung San Suu Kyi), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Freedom to Lead (Aung San Suu Kyi)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$1,019

Print, Peace & Justice Woman, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Peace & Justice Woman

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$1,132

Print, Desert Today Ocean Tomorrow, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Desert Today Ocean Tomorrow

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$475

Print, Ocean Today Desert Tomorrow, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Ocean Today Desert Tomorrow

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$475

Print, L’action vaut plus que les mots, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

L’action vaut plus que les mots

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.3 cm

$3,226 $2,904

Print, In honor of Vincent Jen Chin, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

In honor of Vincent Jen Chin

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$566

Print, Welcome visitors letterpress, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Welcome visitors letterpress

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 50.8 x 40.64 x 0.2 cm

$905

Print, Force of nature, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Force of nature

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$679

Print, This Changes Everything, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

This Changes Everything

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$566

Print, Moon over biloxi Cream, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Moon over biloxi Cream

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 46 x 61 cm

$679

Print, Natural Springs, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Natural Springs

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.05 cm

$442

Print, Wall Street Public Enemy, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Wall Street Public Enemy

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 5 cm

$6,792

Print, Icons (Subliminal Projects), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Icons (Subliminal Projects)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$481

Print, Ian Curtis - Heart and Soul, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Ian Curtis - Heart and Soul

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$481

Print, Desert Today Ocean Tomorrow, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Desert Today Ocean Tomorrow

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$475

Print, Ocean Today Desert Tomorrow, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Ocean Today Desert Tomorrow

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$475

Print, Monkey pod VSE, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Monkey pod VSE

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 52 x 67.3 x 5 cm

$6,453

Print, Musack Terry Hall tribute, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Musack Terry Hall tribute

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$340

Print, Race to the bottom, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Race to the bottom

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 33.02 x 25.4 x 0.2 cm

$509

Print, Paint it black HPM 1/6, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Paint it black HPM 1/6

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 41 x 2 cm

$9,056

Print, Zapata (HPM Teal), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Zapata (HPM Teal)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 66 x 50.8 x 0.6 cm

$6,000

Print, We the future / Power to the polls, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

We the future / Power to the polls

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$226

Print, L'action vaut plus que les mots (Marianne pleure), Shepard Fairey (Obey)

L'action vaut plus que les mots (Marianne pleure)

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$3,226

Print, Peace and Justice Woman, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Peace and Justice Woman

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$1,132

Print, Commanda Large Format, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Commanda Large Format

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 105 x 77 x 0.1 cm

$2,830

Print, Lotus Ornament Large Format, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Lotus Ornament Large Format

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 105 x 77 x 0.1 cm

$2,604

Print, Obey / Vhils Universal Personhood Lisbon, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Obey / Vhils Universal Personhood Lisbon

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 76 x 61 cm

$1,132

Print, Protect Biodiversity - Cultivate Harmony, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Protect Biodiversity - Cultivate Harmony

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm

$764

Print, Art Is For Everybody, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Art Is For Everybody

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 48.3 x 35.6 x 0.1 cm

$1,109

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

$1,075

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

Angel Of Hope And Strength

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$679

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

2nd amendment solutions

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 cm

$679

Print, Jordan Hall Of Fame Portrait, Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Jordan Hall Of Fame Portrait

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm

$1,019

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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