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Shepard Fairey (born 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina) is a renowned American street artist, graphic designer, and activist. Emerging from the skateboard culture, he first gained widespread recognition in the late 1980s with his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign, which later evolved into the iconic "Obey Giant" series. Fairey is best known for his bold, propaganda-style imagery that often carries social and political messages. His most famous work, the "HOPE" poster for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, became a symbol of the campaign and solidified his status as one of the most influential contemporary artists. Beyond street art, Fairey has made significant contributions to graphic design, music, and activism, using his art to challenge authority and inspire change.

Frank Shepard Fairey (born February 15, 1970) is an American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, illustrator and founder of OBEY Clothing who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He first became known for his "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" (…OBEY…) sticker campaign while attending the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), which appropriated images from the comedic supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. He became widely known during the 2008 U.S. presidential election for his Barack Obama "Hope" poster. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston has described him as one of the 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 City, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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