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Shepard Fairey Art

American, b. 1970

Expanding on the legacies of artists such as Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, Shepard Fairey’s practice disrupts the distinction between fine and commercial art.

A major artist of the street art movement, Fairey rose to prominence in the early 1990s through the dispersion of prints, posters, stickers and murals, related to his Obey Giant campaign, which yielded an international cultural phenomenon. Fairey’s iconic poster of President Barack Obama was adopted as the official emblem associated with the presidential campaign and encapsulates a number of recurring concerns in the artist’s work, including propaganda, portraiture and political power.

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Artist: Shepard Fairey
Mail Man
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Shepard Fairey Mail Man 2000 Screenprint 24 x 18 in. Edition of 140 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art Condition...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Chinese Soldiers
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Shepard Fairey Chinese Soldiers 2006 Screenprint 24 x 18 in. Edition of 300 Pencil signed and numbered; accompanied with COA by...
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Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Chinese Banner 2
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Chinese Banner 2 2004 Screenprint 24 x 18 in. Edition of 300 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienb...
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Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Bias by Numbers (2017), Screen Print, Limited Edition of 450
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Bias by Numbers' by Shepard Fairey, 2017 18 x 24 inches (45,7 x 61 cm) Screen print on cream, speckletone fine art paper. Limited edition of 450 (#134/450) Hand-signed and dated in ...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Shepard Fairey "A Cracked Icon" David Bowie Screenprint Street Urban Obey Giant
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
This screen print, “A Cracked Icon,” is a reference to one of my favorite musicians, David Bowie, and his song “Cracked Actor.” I’m fascinated by how we process fragmentation and mut...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Arab Woman Gold (2007), Screen Print, Limited Edition of 300
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Arab Woman Gold' by Shepard Fairey, 2007 18 x 24 inches (45 x 61 cm) Screen Print on Fine Art Paper. Limited edition of 300 (AP) Hand-signed and dated in pencil by Shepard Fairey....
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Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Disinformation Damage - White (Disinformation, Damage, ~40% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Disinformation Damage (Disinformation, Damage, Social Media, Politics, Credible Journalism, Lies) Screen print on thick white Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 12x24 inches Edition:...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Overloading the Grid (David Byrne) (Talking Heads, Punk Rock, Creativity)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Overloading the Grid (David Byrne) (Talking Heads, Punk Rock, Creativity, Innovation) Screen print on thick white Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 24x18 inches Edition: 550 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-2086 *Lead time may vary between 10-14 Days Tags: #TalkingHeads #PunkRock #Creativity #Innovation "I've been a fan of the Talking Heads since I was a kid, listening to songs like “Once in A Lifetime” and “Burning Down the House” on the radio. This was long before I discovered punk rock and realized the band's significant role in the nascent punk scene at CBGB’s in mid-70s NYC. Watching the film Stop Making Sense on HBO as a teenager left me intrigued by David Byrne's peculiar yet fearless performance in an absurdly oversized suit. Little did I know then that Byrne's exploration of life's awkwardness was precisely his forte! As I grew more sophisticated, I came to appreciate the Talking Heads' creative adventurousness both musically and visually. Learning that David, Tina, and Chris all attended the Rhode Island School of Design, the same art college I went to, added another layer of connection. For the “Overloading the Grid” (David Byrne) print, I collaborated with photographer Bobby Grossman...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Climate Clash (Animals, Mascots, Climate change, Strength, Reyes, ~35% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Climate Clash (Animals, Mascots, Climate change, Strength, Collaboration, Francisco Reyes) Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 24x24 inches ...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Muslim Woman (2005), Screen Print, Limited Edition of 750
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Muslim Woman' by Shepard Fairey, 2005 24 x 36 inches (61 x 91,4 cm) Offset Lithograph on Fine Art Paper. Limited edition of 750 (AP) Hand-signed and dated in pencil by Shepard Fair...
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Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Offset, Lithograph

Disinformation Damage Set - Cream & White (Disinformation, Damage, ~47% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Disinformation Damage Set (Disinformation, Damage, Social Media, Politics, Credible Journalism) 2 x Screen prints on thick white and cream Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 12x24 in...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Climate Clash (Animals, Mascots, Climate change, Strength, Reyes, ~35% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Climate Clash (Animals, Mascots, Climate change, Strength, Collaboration, Francisco Reyes) Screen print on thick white Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 24x24 inches ...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Disinformation Damage - Cream (Disinformation, Damage, Politics, ~40% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Disinformation Damage (Disinformation, Damage, Social Media, Politics, Credible Journalism, Lies) Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 12x24 ...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Climate Clash Set - Cream & White (Animals, Mascots, Climate change, Strength)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Climate Clash Set (Animals, Mascots, Climate change, Strength, Reyes) 2 x Screen prints on thick white and cream Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 24x24 inches (each)...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Peace Woman (2008), Screen Print, Rare Kennwood Vineyard Limited Edition of 200
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Peace Woman Kennwood' by Shepard Fairey, 2008 18 x 24 inches (45,7 x 61 cm) Screen print on cream, speckletone fine art paper. Rare Kenwood Vineyard limited edition of 200 (137 /200...
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Early 2000s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Shepard Fairey Silksreen Icon Un-Cut Stickers Repetition With Variation Street
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
I started my sticker campaign in 1989 and I continue to value the power of a small but mighty source of disruption and expression. When I was younger and had few resources my strateg...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Shepard Fairey, Parlor Pattern, 2 Silkscreens, Street Art, Urban Art, Signed
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Hamburg, DE
Shepard Fairey (American, b. 1970) Parlor Pattern, 2010 Medium: Set of 2 screenprints on paper Dimensions: each 61 × 45.7 cm (24 × 18 in) Edition of 85: each hand-signed and numbered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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AK-47 Lotus - Screenprint Handsigned
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Paris, FR
Shepard Fairey Lotus Angel Screenprint Handsigned in pencil by the artist Unnumbered proof Size 91 x 61 cm (c. 36 x 24 in) Excellent condition
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Lotus Angel - Screenprint Handsigned
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Paris, FR
Shepard Fairey Lotus Angel Screenprint Handsigned in pencil by the artist Unnumbered proof Size 91 x 61 cm (c. 36 x 24 in) Excellent condition
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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AK-47 Lotus & AR-15 Lily Set (Vietnam War, Protest, Flowers, Guns, ~50% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey AK-47 Lotus & AR-15 Lily Set (Vietnam War, Protest, Flowers, Gun Barrels, Pacifist, Iconic, Gun Violence) Offset Lithographs on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 202...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Lithograph

AR-15 Lily - Screenprint Handsigned
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Paris, FR
Shepard Fairey AR-15 Lily Screenprint Handsigned in pencil by the artist Unnumbered proof Size 91 x 61 cm (c. 36 x 24 in) Excellent condition
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Radical peace - Screenprint Handsigned
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Paris, FR
Shepard Fairey Radical peace Screenprint Handsigned in pencil by the artist Unnumbered proof Size 91 x 61 cm (c. 36 x 24 in) Excellent condition
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Shadowplay - Screenprint Handsigned
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Paris, FR
Shepard Fairey Shadowplay Screenprint Handsigned in pencil by the artist Unnumbered proof Size 91 x 61 cm (c. 36 x 24 in) Excellent condition
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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AR-15 Lily (Vietnam War, Protest, Flowers, Gun Barrels, Pacifist, ~50% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey AR-15 Lily (Vietnam War, Protest, Flowers, Gun Barrels, Pacifist, Iconic, Gun Violence) Offset Lithograph on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 36x24 inche...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Lithograph

AK-47 Lotus (Vietnam War, Protest, Flowers, Gun Barrels, Pacifist, ~50% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey AK-47 Lotus (Vietnam War, Protest, Flowers, Gun Barrels, Pacifist, Iconic, Gun Violence) Offset Lithograph on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 36x24 inch...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Lithograph

Tear Flame (Mother Earth, Rebellious, Defiant, Guilt, ~30% OFF - LIMITED TIME)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Tear Flame (Mother Earth, Rebellious, Defiant, Guilt, When you dis your mother, you dis yourself) Screen print on thick cream White Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: ...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Shepard Fairey Wall Street Public Enemy Fine Art Screenprint Street Contemporary
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
"The Wall Street Public Enemy print is a critique of the culture of greed and manipulation seen on Wall Street and in the banking system. Lack of oversight from the government that i...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Make Art Not War - Screenprint Handsigned
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Paris, FR
Shepard Fairey Make art not war, 2023/24 Screenprint Handsigned in pencil by the artist Unnumbered proof Size 90 x 60 cm (c. 35,4 x 23,6 in) Excellent condition
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Shepard Fairey Rose Soldier Letterpress Edition 2017 Obey Giant Mint
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Edition Details Year: 2017 Class: Art Print Status: Official Released: 10/10/17 Run: 450 Technique: Letterpress Paper: Cream cotton paper Size: 10 X 13 Markings: Signed & Numbered Embossed Paper / Silkscreen / Graffiti and Street Art...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Shepard Fairey Fine Art Screenprint Op-Art Icon Aqua Gradient Street Pop 90s Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
In the early ’90s, I fell in love with ’60s psychedelic posters from artists like San Francisco’s Victor Moscoso, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, and Rick Griffin...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Shepard Fairey Set Of 4 Fine Art Screenprints OP-ART ICON Obey Giant Street Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
In the early ’90s, I fell in love with ’60s psychedelic posters from artists like San Francisco’s Victor Moscoso, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, and Rick Griffin, as well as LA’s John ...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Lotus Angel (Hope, Compassion, Resilience) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Lotus Angel (Hope, Compassion, Resilience) Offset Lithograph on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 36x24 inches Signed, dated by hand COA provided Ref.: 92...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Lithograph

Make Art Not War (Iconic, War, Peace, Printmaking, Master - ~50% OFF LIST PRICE)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Make Art Not War Offset lithograph on paper Year: 2021-2024 Signed and dated by hand Size: 33.7 × 22.2 on 35.7 × 23.8 inches COA provided - WILL SHIP WITH UPS FULLY I...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Lithograph

Shepard Fairey Obey Giant Flood Magazine Print Music Amplify Your Voice Politic
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
This is set of 3 Flood Magazines are from 2020. Each of the magazines have a different Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant) cover, and on the flipside of the magazine is David Bryne, H.E.R., ...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen, Archival Paper

Bob Marley 40th I (Soul Rebel) Dennis Morris
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Toronto, ON
19.5" x 16" Unframed Limited Edition Letterpress on Deckled Edge Paper of 450 Hand Signed by Shepard Fairey 2021
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Shepard Fairey Opt- Art Icon Screenprint Aqua Contemporary Street Art Obey Giant
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
In the early ’90s, I fell in love with ’60s psychedelic posters from artists like San Francisco’s Victor Moscoso, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, and Rick Griffin...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Black Keys Live, 2012
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Toronto, ON
24" x 18" Unframed Screenprint in Color on Wove Paper Hand Signed by Shepard Fairey
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Peace and Liberty by Shepard Fairey and Bob Gruen (Red)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Toronto, ON
24" x 18" Unframed Limited Edition Screen Print on Thick Cream Speckletone Paper of 300 Hand Signed by Shepard Fairey and Bob Gruen
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Ideal Power Limited Edition Screenprint Large Format Shepard Fairey Obey Urban
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
The Ideal Power print was inspired by the need to address gender inequality regarding both wages and basic respect. I believe power should come from the quality and merit of one’s wo...
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Shepard Fairey Screenprint Opt-Art Green Gradient Street Contemporary Art Obey
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
In the early ’90s, I fell in love with ’60s psychedelic posters from artists like San Francisco’s Victor Moscoso, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, and Rick Griffin...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Shepard Fairey Screenprint Opt-Art Green/Pink Street Contemporary Art Obey Giant
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
In the early ’90s, I fell in love with ’60s psychedelic posters from artists like San Francisco’s Victor Moscoso, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, and Rick Griffin...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Lebowski Fest, 2003
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Toronto, ON
28 1/2" x 22 1/2" Unframed Screenprint on Cream Speckletone Paper Hand Signed by Shepard Fairey
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Shepard Fairey KAI & SUNNY Collaboration Unity Lotus Flower Print
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of "Unity Obey Flower," a collaborative masterpiece by Kai and Sunny, in association with the renowned Shepard Fairey of Obey. Crafted in 20...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Target Exceptions (Iconic, ~50% OFF LIST PRICE)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Target Exceptions Offset lithograph on paper Year: 2020-2024 Signed and dated by hand Size: 33.7 × 22.2 on 35.7 × 23.8 inches COA provided *publication year might di...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Lithograph

Global Warning - Global Warming (Andy Warhol museum Edition) - environmental art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in New York, NY
SHEPARD FAIREY Global Warning - Global Warming (Andy Warhol Edition), 2009 Silkscreen on wove paper 24 × 18 inches Pencil signed and numbered 264/450 on the front Unframed Global Warning - Global Warming - is the rare pink Andy Warhol edition, separate from the regular red edition. Limited Edition hand signed, dated and numbered silkscreen print created exclusively for the opening of Shepard Fairey's "Supply and Demand" Exhibition at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. This incredibly popular screenprint sold out very soon after the sale was announced by the museum. Fairey's "Global Warming", featuring a sunbathing woman covering herself with the aptly titled "Sun" newspaper, directly attacks the right-wing who deny the science of climate change, and even features his own Windmill Power poster...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen, Pencil

Peace and Liberty by Shepard Fairey and Bob Gruen (Blue)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Toronto, ON
24" x 18" Unframed Limited Edition Screen Print on Thick Cream Speckletone Paper of 300 Hand Signed by Shepard Fairey and Bob Gruen
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Gears of Justice (Empowerment, Industrious, Leveling playing field, ~35% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Gears of Justice (Star Gear, Empowerment, Industrious, Leveling the playing field) Screen print on thick cream White Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 24x18 inches Ed...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Joe Strummer – Know Your Rights (The Clash, Philosophical, Icon, Punk, 50% OFF)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey Joe Strummer – Know Your Rights Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 24x18 inches Edition: 550 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provide...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

SHEPARD FAIREY More Militerry Less Skools, 2003 - Signed
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 34 x 24 inches ( 86.36 x 60.96 cm ) Image Size: 32 x 24 inches ( 81.28 x 60.96 cm ) Framed: Yes Frame Size: H: 34 x W: 24 inches Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light sign...
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Early 2000s Shepard Fairey Art

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Offset

ICONS (Subliminal, Iconic)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shepard Fairey ICONS (Subliminal, Iconic) Screen print on thick cream White Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 24x18 inches Edition: 400 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provid...
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2010s Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Sadistic Dog Walker Shepard Fairey Blue Edition Street Contemporary Art Obey Pop
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
A major figure of the contemporary street art movement, Shepard Fairey rose to prominence in the early 1990s with his “Andre the Giant Has a Posse” campaign, which distributed poster...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Universal Personhood, Limited Edition, 2013
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Universal Personhood' by Shepard Fairey, 2013 18 x 24 Inches (45,7 x 61 cm) Screen print on cream, speckle tone fine art paper Limited edition of 450 (#388/450) Hand-signed and dat...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Rare Welcome Visitor Large Format Print Signed and Numbered with COA
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
The “Welcome Visitor” diptych is a thought-provoking exploration of the contradictions inherent in America's tourism industry and its immigration policies. Through this striking artwork, Shepard Fairey delves into the uncomfortable collision of economic opportunism and xenophobia. The piece reflects on the historical context of America as a melting pot, symbolized by the Ellis Island narrative and the hope of embracing diversity. However, it also draws attention to the contemporary climate of fear and scapegoating faced by Latino and Muslim communities. The diptych specifically highlights past events like the immigration ban and internment of Japanese individuals, including Japanese-American citizens during World War II, when unfounded fear led to prejudiced policies against them. Shepard Fairey skillfully uses this historical reference to shed light on the irrational and disproportionate fear. By contrasting the past with the present, Fairey aims to inspire contemplation and empathy, urging viewers to consider the humanity and dignity of all people as a paramount factor in shaping immigration and tourism policies. Shepard Fairey is a renowned contemporary artist and graphic designer whose work often explores political and social themes. Born on February 15, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, Fairey gained widespread recognition for his iconic "Hope" poster created during Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. His art has since become synonymous with activism and social commentary. Fairey's unique style combines elements of street art, pop culture, and political messaging, earning him a prominent place in the world of contemporary art. In addition to his prolific career as a visual artist, Shepard Fairey co-founded the design studio Studio Number One and the art collective BLK/MRKT Inc. He has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the globe, leaving a lasting impact on the art world and beyond. Fairey's art continues to inspire dialogue and challenge societal norms, urging viewers to question and engage with the issues he addresses. Shepard Fairey's art is influenced by various sources, including street art, punk rock aesthetics, propaganda imagery, and political movements. He credits the DIY ethos of punk culture and the rebellious spirit of street art for shaping his artistic vision. Fairey's fascination with propaganda and political art from historical movements, such as Soviet Constructivism and Chinese Cultural Revolution...
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2010s Shepard Fairey Art

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Sadistic Dog Walker Shepard Fairey Red Edition Street Contemporary Art Obey Dog
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
"I’ve made several images over the years addressing police brutality, and I think humor and absurdity help make such a heavy topic more digestible. There is a violent history of poli...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Ali Canvas
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Shepard Fairey Ali Canvas 2010 Screenprint 24 x 18 in. Edition of 450 Pencil signed and numbered; accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art Condition:...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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Shepard Fairey Gears Of Justice Screenprint Red Contemporary Street Art Obey
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
Frank Shepard Fairey was born February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Fairey's adolescence was shaped by the influences of punk-rock and skateboarding. In his teens, he began creating his own bootlegged clothing and skateboard decals featuring bands and brands he liked. Fairey’s early bootlegs were created because his generally conservative parents would not purchase the clothing he wanted. In 1986, he stumbled upon the Andre the Giant image for which he has become famous for, in a local newspaper. The image was selected when Fairey demonstrated to a friend how to make a stencil; it was modified slightly to include the meaningless caption “Andre the Giant has a Posse” and made into a sticker. The sticker was reproduced en masse and began to appear around Charleston as it spread through the skateboarding community. While the sticker had no inherent meaning, the public response varied from disregard to curiosity to out-right fear. Civic groups editorialized and theorized that the Andre image was affiliated with everything from a band to a hate group. Nevertheless, the stickers were considered vandalism and in time, Fairey would face numerous charges for defacing public property. Fairey's record includes 15 arrests as of March 2009, for defacing property as a result of his so called bombing campaigns. Fairey affixed the stickers on municipal properties nearly everywhere he went, and the Andre sticker was being seen in Boston and New York City, soon others procured the image and were encouraged to spread the campaign worldwide in the form of stickers, stencils and wheat-paste posters. Following high school, Fairey was accepted to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where, with an interest in screen printing, he majored in illustration. In 1992, while still attending RISD, Fairey started Alternate Graphics, a mail order catalog business through which he could merchandise his own t-shirts, skateboards, posters and stickers. He also took small commercial illustration jobs to help supplement his income. Shortly thereafter, the Andre the Giant Has a Posse logo was shortened simply to Obey Giant. The Obey, for which Fairey has also become synonymous, is derived from the 1988 John Carpenter film They Live. In the film, aliens who appear as human, rule the governments and economies of the world while the humans are reduced to an unwitting, hypnotized slave-class. Themes from the film continue to appear in Fairey’s work. Over time, the Andre the Giant face was modified into a more simplified and streamlined appearance, reminiscent of Russian Constructivist/Rodchenko style Soviet propaganda posters of the 20th Century. In 1994, filmmaker Helen Stickler featured Fairey and his sticker phenomenon in her documentary: Andre the Giant has a Posse. The following year, Fairey started Subliminal Projects with the late Blaize Blouin, his friend and pro-skateboarder. Subliminal Projects created and released several Obey-Giant themed posters and skateboard decks. Fairey directed a short skateboarding film featuring some of his friends through Subliminal Projects and Alternate Graphics titled A.D.D.(Attention Deficit Disorder). In 1996, Fairey moved to San Diego, California to create Giant Distribution with partner Andy Howell. Later, with Howell, Phillip De Wolff, Dave Kinsey, he formed First Bureau of Imagery (FBI), a branding, marketing and design firm established to focus on the increasingly lucrative sports market. FBI was closed in 1999 and Fairey, along with De Wolff and Kinsey created BLK/MRKT, similar to FBI. At this time, Fairey met and began working with Amanda Alaya, whom he would later marry. BLK/MRKT moved to Los Angeles in 2001. Here, they could expand and were able to incorporate a small gallery. Fairey and Kinsey eventually bought out De Wolff’s share of the partnership and by then had set up offices in the Pellissier Building (home of the historic Wiltern Theater), in the Koreatown section of Downtown Los Angeles. In December 2001, Fairey and Alaya were married in Charleston, South Carolina, Amanda has occasionally been the model for Fairey's prints (see: Commanda, 2007). Additionally, Amanda Fairey works in the capacity as publicist, agent and representative of her husband. In 2003, Kinsey and Fairey split. Kinsey retained the BLK/MRKT name and gallery, which he relocated to Culver City, California. Fairey retained the offices and most of the employees to create Studio Number One and the gallery was renamed Subliminal Projects. Studio No. 1 has since gone on to produce numerous memorable album covers, concert and film posters. In 2004, Fairey created the magazine Swindle with his old friend Roger Gastman. Swindle is a quarterly publication that features fashion, art, music and other pop-culture elements. During the 2004 presidential election, Fairey teamed up with artists Mear One and Robbie Conal to create a series of anti-Bush/anti-war posters for the street-art campaign: Be The Revolution. In 2005, Fairey accepted a residency at the Contemporary Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he created murals and prints that reveal a dramatic combination of constructivist style with distinctly traditional Hawaiian themes and influences. Amanda Fairey gave birth to the couple’s first child, Vivienne in June 2005, she is the namesake of punk fashion legend Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne would be the model for Fairey’s “Vivi La Revolucion” print of 2008. Fairey's street-art, was featured with that of Dan Witz...
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2010s Street Art Shepard Fairey Art

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SHEPARD FAIREY Noir Flower Woman (Blue)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Amazing Art Deco style on this stunning Screenprint. Gorgeous in multi colors, vivid and bright. This blue version is moody and reminiscent of 1920’s artwork. Hand signed by Fairey o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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SHEPARD FAIREY Parlor Print (Artist Proof Red & Cream)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Hand signed and marked AP (Artist Proof) by Shepard Fairey. Rare Limited edition Artist Proof (Regular edition is only 85). Hand pulled Screenprint on Cream Speckle Tone paper. Cream...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shepard Fairey Art

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Screen

Shepard Fairey art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Shepard Fairey art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red, orange, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Shepard Fairey in screen print, paper, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Shepard Fairey art, so small editions measuring 1 inch across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ryan Travis Christian, Matt Gondek, and Tristan Eaton. Shepard Fairey art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $99 and tops out at $88,000, while the average work can sell for $1,500.

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Questions About Shepard Fairey Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The style of art that Shepard Fairey is best known for is contemporary art. Specifically, Fairey is a famous street artist. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s through the dispersion of prints, posters, stickers and murals related to his Obey Giant campaign, which yielded an international cultural phenomenon. Fairey's iconic poster of President Barack Obama was adopted as the official emblem associated with the presidential campaign and encapsulates a number of recurring concerns in the artist's work, including propaganda, portraiture and political power. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Shepard Fairey art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Shepard Fairey is famous for his street art. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s through the prints, posters, stickers and murals related to his Obey Giant campaign, which was an international cultural phenomenon. Fairey’s now-iconic poster of Barack Obama became part of his presidential campaign. It encapsulates a number of recurring themes in the artist’s work, including propaganda, portraiture and political power. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Shepard Fairey art.

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