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Shepard Fairey

Feb 15, 1970 (55 years old) in Charleston, South Carolina

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Frank Shepard Fairey (born February 15, 1970) is an American contemporary artist, graphic designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He first became known for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" (…OBEY…) sticker campaign, in which he appropriated images from the comedic supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. His work became more widely known in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, specifically his Barack Obama "Hope" poster. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. His work is included in the collections at The Smithsonian, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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The Simpsons
Shepard Fairey (voice)
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Portlandia
Shepard F.
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Exit Through the Gift Shop
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Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
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Teenage Paparazzo
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Post New Bills: The Story of Green Patriot Posters
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The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
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Bones Brigade: An Autobiography
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Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire
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Obey Giant
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