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Years: 1989 - Present Notable works: Stickers. In 1989, Fairey began printing André the Giant stickers at the Kinkos in Providence. He a crew of cohorts—namely Ryan Lesser, Michael Meinhart ...
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Fairey returns to San Francisco with "Fractured," which features 115 politically charged works, including new and classic pieces.
World-famous street artist Shepard Fairey returned to Aspen Monday, July 21, to create a new mural for the community — a ...
The Obey Giant art campaign founded by Shepard Fairey RISD '92 started by accident. When he was a sophomore, Fairey was looking at a magazine for stencil ideas for a T-shirt when he stumbled upon a ...
This aircraft, the Fairey Battle, a British-made bomber, became known during the war as the “Flying Coffin,” and is remembered to this day by many World War II veterans by this name.
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - For decades, the story of West Dallas has been one of poverty, neglect, and hard times. It's hardly the place one would go looking for great art. Until now. "Art's good for ...
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's senior director of curatorial affairs, Jenna Jacobs, stands in front of a mural by Shepard Fairey on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
Shepard Fairey Dusts His Art with Diamonds Consider making a beeline for one of the most valuable pieces around: a series of four limited-edition prints by street artist and provocateur Shepard ...
President Obama invited Shepard Fairey, the street artist who made the ubiquitous portrait of him titled "Hope," to bring his family and visit him at the White House the day after the 2016 election.
Fairey, best known for Barack Obama’s HOPE campaign art, first heard Dean’s work via his sonic contributions to the Geto Boys records. Dean became aware of Fairey’s street art in the mid-1990s.
See Shepard Fairey and Gregg Deal, "Emanuel Art Gallery Conversation," 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the King Center Concert Hall, 855 Lawrence Way. Register online for a free spot.