Shepard Fairey Art

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 Shepard Fairey skillfully uses this historical reference to shed light on the irrational and disproportionate fear.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...

Shepard Fairey Radical Peace (Diplomacy, Creativity, Mutual Benefit, Defending Rights and Dissent) Offset Lithograph on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023-2024 Size: 36x24 inch...

"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...

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...

'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...

"Both a celebration of nature and a cautionary tale. Waves are beautiful and represent a powerful, hypnotic rhythmic cycle, but when energized by a storm, waves can be incredibly des...

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Shepard Fairey Obey ‘89 2006 Screenprint 42 x 30 in. Edition of 89 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art Condition:...

Shepard Fairey Sunset As The Fall Approaches Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 24 x 36 inches Edition: 550 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provide...

"I originally created this image in response to the terror attacks at the Bataclan and other parts of Paris in late 2015. At that terrible moment I wanted to create an image of support to show solidarity with Parisians and French people. Freedom, equality, fraternity – those are all things that I think democratic societies value. I intended for it to be interpreted and embraced by french people in a broad sense; however, I’d like to see those actions be meaningful. When I saw the attack on my mural and read some of the meaning behind it, I realized that it was done as a statement to oppose injustice. I side with people who oppose injustice, especially regarding human rights, and my beliefs in peace, harmony, and equality – all of which I work to embody through my art. If this image is used by people that don't incorporate those principles, I disapprove of that. I do not want this image to be hijacked for those who don't believe in its meaning. We're all part of shaping the world the way we want it to be and everyone should play their role, me included, in making sure that those terms are defined through action. That is why I am releasing a new version of the print that says, "actions are more important than words." If we do that properly, I think liberty, equality, and fraternity are all good things to keep in mind and continue to define in the most positive ways possible. For all the times those principles have been abandoned or have not been defined positively, I included a teardrop on Marianne. I believe in using my art to shed light on issues and support people who do work on the ground for those issues. I hope that this image's best intention can be realized as we work towards a better future." -Shepard Fairey Materials Fine Art Cream Speckletone Paper Size 36 × 24 in 91.4 × 61 cm Rarity Open edition Medium Print Condition Print is in pristine condition and has been stored flat since purchase. Signature Hand-signed by artist, Hand signed and dated by the artist Shepard Fairey, 2021. Certificate of authenticity Included (issued by gallery) Frame Not included Publisher Obey Giant Studio...

Amazing Art Deco style on this stunning Screenprint. Gorgeous in multi colors, vivid and bright. This red version is bright and powerful. Very reminiscent of 1920’s artwork. Hand sig...

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...

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...

Hand signed and marked AP (Artist Proof) by Shepard Fairey. Rare Limited edition Artist Proof (Regular edition is only 85). Hand pulled screen print on Cream Speckle Tone paper. Crea...

Shepard Fairey Muhammad Ali – Heavyweight Ideals Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 24 x 18 inches Edition: 500 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA pro...

Shepard Fairey (American, b. 1970) Floral Harmony (Red Yin/Yang), 2020 Medium: 2 screenprints on paper Dimensions: each 24 x 18 in (61 x 46 cm) Edition of 100: Each hand-signed and n...

Shepard FAIREY (OBEY) and Ernesto YERENA (Ganas) Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Two Original letterpress set (serigraphy) Handsigned in pencil Numbered /250 copies On black ve...

Joy Division Ian Curtis Heart and Soul. Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper From a 2023 collaboration between Shepard Fairey and photographer Kevin Cummins. Artist Proof...

Shepard Fairey Liberte Egalite Fraternite Offset lithograph on paper Year: 2019-2023 Signed and dated by hand Size: 33.7 × 22.2 on 35.7 × 23.8 inches Frank Shepard Fairey (born Febr...

The Mojo poster was part of VIP ticket packages for the tour. Artists: Shepard Fairey Bands: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Edition Details Year: 2010 Class: Fine Art Print Status: Official Tour Print Run: 175/250 Paper: Holographic Fine Art Foil Paper Size: 18 X 24 Markings: Numbered by the artist in black felt marker. Print measures 18X24 and is in perfect condition with no visible flaws. Any questions please let us know. Thank you 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...

Shepard Fairey Parks for Everyone Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2022 Size: 24 x 18 inches Edition: 500 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 924...

I’ve enjoyed bringing some of the spray paint textures from my fine art into my screen prints. I like the subtle color shifts and ethereal gradients that can be achieved with spray p...

This Wetland Powers print examines the repercussions of a Supreme Court largely in the pockets of big oil. Government is supposed to create the greatest good f...

With my ICONS art show happening this weekend, it made sense to celebrate the musical and philosophical icon Joe Strummer, lead singer and lyricist of the Clash who are my all-time f...

Artists Band Together Exclusive Full Set: Signed Bandanas by Victoria Cassinova, Shepard Fairey, Merritt Johnson, Marilyn Minter, Christina Quarles, Umar Rashid...

Shepard Fairey OBEY Peace and Freedom Dove Sign 24” Reflective BTS Signed 2021. Shepard Fairey Peace and freedom dove on metal sign 24 inch diamet...

Artists Band Together Exclusive Signed Set: Signed Bandanas by Victoria Cassinova, Shepard Fairey, Merritt Johnson, Marilyn Minter, Christina Quarles, Umar Rashid, Xavier Schipani, Hank Willis Thomas For Freedoms, and Rirkrit Tiravanija Medium: Screen print on cotton. Measurement: 22 inches by 22 inches Artists Band Together is a pro-democracy political rebellion in the form of artist-designed bandanas. From the American Revolution to Harriet Tubman and the abolitionist movement to Rosie the Riveter, bandanas have played an important role as a historical symbol in the struggle for freedom. In the midst of a global pandemic and a powerful civic awakening, our artists’ bandanas seek to carry that spirit into the future as a sign of our collective commitment to democratic values. As Americans band together to demand justice in the streets, we also have to make sure that our voices are heard at the ballot box in November. All proceeds from Artist Band Together bandana purchases will be donated to nonprofit organizations working year-round in communities to empower voices and get out the vote. The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy. And we must use it. - Rep. John Lewis (1940 - 2020) _______ About The Artists: Rise Up, Bandana by Victoria Cassinova About The Artist: Victoria Cassinova is a Los Angeles based visual artist. Her work is rooted in the desire to inspire, empower, and to be a positive contribution through the art of visual communication. Cassinova’s work ranges from murals to illustration, graphic art, and painting. Her work has served as an integral contribution to many social justice collaborations including Blackout for Human Rights annual MLK NOW event, We Rise Exhibition, Sons & Bros., and more. Branded works include Urban Outfitters, Free People, Anthropologie, Forever 21, Life Clothing Co., Condè Nast with Proactiv & Teen Vogue, Netflix, and more. She has also designed film posters, including Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods. Our Hands - Our Future, Bandana By Shepard Fairey About The Artist: Shepard Fairey is a contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, and founder of OBEY Clothing and creative agency Studio Number One. In 1989, while at Rhode Island School of Design studying for his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, Shepard Fairey created the “Andre the Giant has a Posse” sticker that later evolved into the OBEY GIANT art campaign. In 2008, his portrait of then-Democratic candidate Barack Obama became an internationally recognized emblem of hope. Since then, Fairey has painted more than 105 public murals, become one of the most sought-after and provocative artists in the world, and changed the way people converse about art and view the urban landscape. The clouds rain on all our bones, Bandana By Merritt Johnson About The Artist: Merritt Johnson is a multidisciplinary artist of Kanienkehaka (Mohawk), Blackfoot, and Settler descent. She was born in West Baltimore and spent her childhood navigating between trees, tarps and concrete. She earned her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and her MFA from Massachusetts College of Art. For two decades her work has navigated the spaces between bodies and the body politic, land and cultures by making images and objects as points of intersection. Johnson's multiplicity is embodied in the materials and processes she employs to create layered works asserting allegiance and agency in the face of continued threats to land, water, culture, and marginalized bodies. Resist, Bandana By Marilyn Minter About The Artist: Marilyn Minter (b. 1948, USA) is an artist and activist based in New York. Her work has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions and has been included in group exhibitions in museums all over the world. In 2006, Marilyn Minter was included in the Whitney Biennial, and installed several billboards in Chelsea, New York City in collaboration with Creative Time. Her video Green Pink Caviar was exhibited in the lobby of the MoMA from 2010-2011. It was also shown on digital billboards on Sunset Boulevard in L.A. and on the Creative Time MTV billboard in Times Square, New York. In 2015, Minter’s retrospective Pretty/Dirty opened at the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, TX. Pretty/Dirty traveled to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, the Orange County Museum of Art, and finally the Brooklyn Museum in November 2016. Minter is represented by Salon 94, New York, Regen Projects, Los Angeles and Baldwin Gallery, Aspen. For Sorrow or Inspiration, Bandana By Christina Quarles About The Artist: Christina Quarles (b. 1985, Chicago) received an MFA in Painting from the Yale School of Art in 2016. Quarles’ gestural paintings, informed by her identity as a Queer woman born to a Black father and a white mother, challenge the viewer with their depictions of fragmented bodies that blur the boundaries that demarcate the self. Her work has been exhibited throughout the United States and abroad and is held in many national and international museum collections, including Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Tate Modern, London; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. She is the recipient of the Pérez Art Museum Miami Pérez Prize (2019); Rema Hort Mann Emerging Artist Grant (2017); and the Robert Schoelkopf Fellowship at Yale University (2015). Christian Quarles lives and works in Los Angeles. Harmony, Bandana By Umar Rashid About The Artist: Los Angeles-based artist, storyteller, history buff, musician, and poet Umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers...

Cant Stop the Bum Rush Original and Classic Obey lithograph. Released in 2001 this classic is 24" X 36" or a large print on thick/ heavy-stock paper, Signed and Dated by the artis...

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...

Shepard Fairey Paint it Black Letterpress Letterpress on white cotton paper with hand-deckled edges Year: 2023 Size: 16 x 12 inches Edition: 275 Signed, dated and numbered by hand CO...

SHEPARD FAIREY Bureau of Public Works (on Wood), 2004 Mixed media silkscreen on wood panel. Hand signed and annotated on both the recto and verso. In original handmade artist's frame...

This limited edition bandana from Shepard Fairey was part of a 2020 campaign titled "Artists Band Together," in support of organizations working to increase voter turnout. Produced...

Shepard Fairey Swan Song Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 24 x 36 inches Edition: 550 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1603 ...

Shepard Fairey Fragile Cargo Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2022 Size: 24 x 18 inches Edition: 650 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-8...

Shepard Fairey OFF! You Will Do What We Say, 2019 Medium: Screenprint on paper Dimensions: 18 × 24 in (45.7 × 61 cm) Edition of 600: Hand-signed and numbered Condition: Mint

Icons Letterpress Prints (Complete Set), 2023 Four Letterpress prints on cream cotton paper with hand-deckled edges 35.5 x 27.9 Edition of 250 Hand-signed and numbered Mint condition...

Shepard Fairey Wetland Powers (Big Oil, Corrupt Supreme Court, Common Assets) Screenprint on thick cream Speckletone Paper Year: 2023 Size: 24x18in Edition: 55...

Shepard Fairey Terry Hall Tribute Screenprint on heavy True White Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 24x18in Edition: 325 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 92480...

TITLE: Shepard Fairey "The Woman Who Defeated Pain" Frida Kahlo Silkscreen Print Contemporary Art YEAR: 2023 CLASSIFICATION: Limited edition MEDIUM TYPE: Print MEDIUM/MATERIALS: Fine Art Cream Speckletone Paper with Gold Metallic Inks. CATEGORIES: Silkscreen / Feminist Art and Contemporary Feminist / Graffiti and Street Art / Pop and Contemporary Pop / Cultural Commentary DIMENSIONS: 24 × 18 in 61 × 45.7 cm EDITIONS: Edition of 550 For sale PRICE 1500 USD PRICE DISPLAY Exact price IMAGE RIGHTS N/A PROVENANCE: Comes with a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart and New Union Gallery...

The Pattern of Denial print is an examination of image versus reality. The image is inspired by the sleek and idealized mid-century architecture of both deluxe homes and deluxe facto...

“This piece is based on a painting I did for my ‘Earth Crisis’ show in Paris. The entire body of work for that show used these shades of blue/turquoise as a connection to the air and...

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...

Shepard Fairey Just a Minor Threat (Hardcore, Punk Rock, Skateboarding, D.I.Y. Culture, Energy, Outspoken) Screenprint on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 18x24 inches ...

Shepard Fairey - Earth Guardians, Rewrite the Law, Power to the Polls - Complete 3 Print Set Description: Presenting a powerful trio of prints by the iconic American contemporary a...

Shepard Fairey Pattern of Denial (Mid-Century Architecture, Fossil Fuels, Deluxe Lifestyle, Naive Driver, Sleek, Idealized) Screenprint on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Si...

Shepard Fairey Post-Punk Flower (Red) Letterpress on cream cotton paper with hand-deckled edges Year: 2022 Size: 12 x 18 inches Edition: 375 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA pr...

Shepard Fairey's "Target Exceptions" print offers a poignant reflection on the challenges faced by individuals aspiring to visit or immigrate to the United States. Through this thought-provoking artwork, Fairey delves into the complexities of the immigration process, shedding light on the various target criteria that determine the eligibility of potential candidates. In a world where the "American Dream" beckons as a symbol of hope and opportunity, Fairey's piece reminds us that many deserving individuals are deemed exceptions to the established qualifications, particularly in the context of prevailing attitudes and policies of the current administration. The artwork presents a striking visual featuring Fairey's iconic style, using a blend of powerful imagery and symbolic elements to convey its message. By drawing attention to the dichotomy between the desired dream and the restrictive reality, "Target Exceptions" calls for empathy and understanding towards those affected by such immigration hurdles. Shepard Fairey's reputation as a contemporary artist and graphic designer precedes him. Born on February 15, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, Fairey has gained global recognition for his profound influence on modern art and activism. His commitment to addressing political and social issues through his work has earned him a prominent position within the art world. Fairey's artistic journey began with street art and has evolved into a diverse body of work that seamlessly blends political messaging, pop culture references, and iconic symbolism. As a co-founder of Studio Number One and the art collective BLK/MRKT Inc., Shepard Fairey continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression and its capacity to inspire change. His work has been exhibited worldwide, making a lasting impact on both art enthusiasts and social activists alike. Shepard Fairey's art is rooted in a blend of influences that shape its distinctive character. His early experiences with street art and punk culture have left an indelible mark on his style, infusing it with a rebellious spirit and DIY ethos. Additionally, Fairey draws inspiration from the world of propaganda and political messaging, referencing historical movements like Soviet Constructivism and Chinese Cultural Revolution art...

Obey Giant Edition Details: Year: 2018 Class: Art Print Status: Official Released: 12/10/18 Run: 450 Technique: Screen Print Paper: Fine Art Cream Speckle Tone With Gold Metallic Ink...

"Based on a mixed-media fine art piece I made using collage, stenciling, and painting. I’ve created several iterations of the peace dove over the years because as an icon, the dove i...

Shepard Fairey Sub-Standard (Corporate Greed, Fossil Fuels, Collapsing Ecosystems) Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 24x12 inches Edition: 550 Signed, da...

DavidBowie is one of my favorite musicians not only because so many of his songs possess magic, but also because he was creatively fearless and perpetually collaborative. I first dis...

"This print is a comment on the relationship between corporate greed, fossil fuels, and the warming of the planet and collapsing ecosystems. Standard operating, pushed by players like Standard Oil and its many offshoots, should be redefined as sub-standard. If we want to maintain the standard of health our planet needs to avoid catastrophe, we can't allow big oil to put profits before the planet and profits before people (as well as many other threatened species). Keep in mind that big oil, which is already very profitable, is subsidized by you, the taxpayer, for up to $50 billion per year. In contrast, renewable energy sources are subsidized for only a quarter of that amount. We need to push for change." -Shepard Fairey A portion of proceeds from this print went to Greenpeace USA. Materials: Fine Art Paper with Gold Metallic Inks Size: 24 × 12 in 61 × 30.5 cm Rarity: Limited edition Medium: Print Condition: Print is in pristine condition and has been stored flat since purchase. Signature: Hand-signed by artist, Hand signed and numbered by the artist in pencil, Shepard Fairey. Certificate of authenticity Included (issued by gallery) Publisher: Obey Giant Studio...

Original Illustration based on photograph by Karen Bystedt. Signed by Shepard Fairey and Karen Bystedt. Comes with C.O.A. from New Union Gallery. "I’ve been a fan of Andy Warhol’s ...

Shepard Fairey Global Harmony (Mandala, Harmony, Wholeness, Unified Global Perspective) Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2023 Size: 24x24 inches Edition: 550 Signe...

This "Lifeguard Not On Duty" print was inspired by some old photos I saw of oil derricks down on the beach at Playa Del Rey and Long Beach. There are still oil drilling platforms vis...

Shepard Fairey Mujer Fatale Offset lithograph on paper Year: 2019-2022 Signed and dated by hand Size: 33.7 × 22.2 on 35.7 × 23.8 inches *Sample image. Year might differ from the yea...

"Based on one of my art pieces focused on peace and harmony included in my exhibition at the Straat Museum in Amsterdam. I have replicated many of the textures of the original art pi...

Manufacturer: Obey Giant Edition Details: Year: 2019 Class: Art Print Status: Official Released: 01/08/19 Run: 417/450 Technique: Letterpress Paper: Cream Cotton Size: 10 X 13 Markin...

Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Cream Speckletone 24 × 18 in | 61 × 45.7 cm Edition of 500 Silkscreen / Graffiti and Street Art / Pop and Contemporary Pop / Cultural Commentary / Contemporary Academic Realism "The Earth's eco-system is beautifully complex but fragile. Biodiversity is essential to maintain the delicate balance our world needs to remain healthy. 68% of the Earth's species have disappeared in the last 50 years alone. Many beautiful creatures are gone forever, and each loss erodes the foundation of our eco-system. My poster...