Presentation
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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Warning Addictive
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Design - 80.8 x 22 x 2 cm Design - 31.8 x 8.7 x 0.8 inch
€750
School Desk
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Sculpture - 28 x 31 x 9 cm Sculpture - 11 x 12.2 x 3.5 inch
€6,000
Wall Street Public Enemy
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 45.5 x 1 cm Print - 24 x 17.9 x 0.4 inch
€15,000
Icon stickers (repetition with variation)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 33 x 56 x 0.2 cm Print - 13 x 22 x 0.1 inch
€425
Burroughs 100 years
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€800
Unity - Obey Flower
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 74 x 74 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.1 x 29.1 x 0 inch
€1,200
Future is Equal HPM 2/6
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Painting - 61 x 46 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 inch
€7,900
Justice Woman - Blue
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€420
The Woman Who Defeated Pain (Frida Kahlo) Letterpress
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 35.56 x 27.94 x 0.2 cm Print - 14 x 11 x 0.1 inch
€500
A cracked icon letterpress
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 35.56 x 27.94 x 0.2 cm Print - 14 x 11 x 0.1 inch
€500
Liberté Egalité Fraternité (Large format)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 77 x 58 x 0.3 cm Print - 30.3 x 22.8 x 0.1 inch
€11,000
Endless power
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Painting - 42.5 x 34.5 x 5 cm Painting - 16.7 x 13.6 x 2 inch
€6,500
Icon collage (top)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 35.56 x 27.94 x 0.2 cm Print - 14 x 11 x 0.1 inch
€350
War By Numbers VSE
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Painting - 67.5 x 52 x 1 cm Painting - 26.6 x 20.5 x 0.4 inch
€7,900
Long live the people
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€300
L'action vaut plus que les mots (Marianne pleure)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 61 x 46 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 inch
€2,950
Commanda Large Format
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 105 x 77 x 0.1 cm Print - 41.3 x 30.3 x 0 inch
€2,500
Lotus Ornament Large Format
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 105 x 77 x 0.1 cm Print - 41.3 x 30.3 x 0 inch
€2,300
Art Is For Everybody
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 48.3 x 35.6 x 0.1 cm Print - 19 x 14 x 0 inch
€980