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Frank Shepard Fairey (born February 15, 1970) is an American contemporary artist, activist and founder of OBEY Clothing who emerged from the skateboarding scene. In 1989 he designed the " Andre the Giant Has a Posse " (...OBEY...) sticker campaign while attending the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
A street art project and an experiment in phenomenology by artist and skateboarder Shepard Fairey.
Shepard Fairey is one of the most influential and best-known Street and Graffiti artist who became more widely known in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, specifically for his Barack Obama "Hope" poster.
May 9, 2024 · Shepard Fairey (born February 15, 1970, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.) is an American muralist and graphic artist who first gained attention for creating a sticker with a portrait of the towering professional wrestler André the Giant and the word Obey.
Feb 1, 2024 · Shepard Fairey’s artworks, such as his stickers, posters, and murals are a mix of satire, subversion, and protest that aim to blur the lines between commercial and traditional art. At the same time, they express concern about public space and rules and expectations.
Shepard Fairey is an American graphic artist and social activist who is part of the Street Art movement along with other artists including Banksy and Mr. View Shepard Fairey’s 4,563 artworks on artnet.
Shepard Fairey / CV. About. Born in Charleston, South Carolina Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Education. Bachelor of Fine Art Rhode Island School of Design, 1992. Awards. Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, 2021. Cesar Chavez Legacy Awards Honoree, 2019.
