Shepard Fairey
Frank Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary street artist, muralist, graphic designer, illustrator and founder of OBEY clothing. He became widely known for his ‘Andre the Giant Has a Posse’ sticker campaign, the Obey Trademark and the propaganda presidential election ‘Hope’ poster of Barack Obama.
Date of Birth
February 1970
Industries
Street art
Headquarter
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Website
obeygiant.com
A charity auction organized by Sotheby’s London and the Movember Foundation.
Diverse works on paper including a multi-media sculpture by Swoon.
Presented by
RVCA
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the cult film and art movement, ‘Beautiful Losers.’
Created for Sacramento’s Wide Open Walls festival.
Exploring “the use of words and images in art and Western Culture.”
Made especially for BEYOND THE STREETS.
Featuring the works of over 150 artists including Shepard Fairey.
The collaborative Big Bang Meca-10 Shepard Fairey is two years in the making.
A blend of classic style and Fairey’s modern art.
Stunning works by Takashi Murakami, Banksy, Felipe Pantone, and more.
1995
Andre the Giant has a Posse’ premiered at the New York Underground Film Festival.
2008
‘Hope’ Poster for U.S. presidential election for Barack Obama.
2009
He was awarded the Brit Insurance Design Award for his iconic "Hope" poster commemorating the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
2010
He was chosen as the international recipient of the AS220 Free Culture Award.
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