Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey, born in 1970, is an American visual artist and activist known for bold, propaganda-inspired graphics that bridge street art and design. His work examines power, consumerism, and civic participation through iconic imagery such as OBEY and the Obama “HOPE” poster.

• Distinctive Approach: Merges agitprop aesthetics with pop culture, deploying stickers, wheat-paste posters, and screen prints to infiltrate public space and spark dialogue.
• Global Exhibitions: Since the early 1990s, his work has shown worldwide in solo and group shows, alongside large-scale murals that mark urban landscapes across major cities.
• Artistic Exploration: Extends into painting, installations, and collaborative social campaigns, expanding his visual language beyond walls while maintaining a sharp, civic-minded message.