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Born on February 15, 1970, Shepard Fairey is from Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Public records list Shepard Fairey as a graffiti artist, graphic designer and serigrapher. The age as of 2026 is 56. Education on record includes Wando High School. Listed accolades include Brit Insurance Design Awards.
My Take
Few artists are as instantly recognizable to me as Shepard Fairey. The red-and-blue Obama "Hope" poster defined a political moment, but his real story is the climb from a Charleston skateboard kid plastering "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" stickers to a muralist whose work commands galleries and city walls alike. I admire that he never sanded off the rebellious edge; pieces like the Mandela mural prove he wants art to argue, not just decorate. He moves freely across commerce, activism, and fine art, blurring boundaries others guard jealously. That refusal to stay in one lane is exactly why I find him compelling.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shepard Fairey
- Name (Japanese)
- シェパード・フェアリー
- Reading
- しぇぱーど・ふぇありー
- Born
- February 15, 1970 (age 56)
- Origin
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- graffiti artist / designer / graphic designer / serigrapher / muralist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Wando High School
Awards & achievements
- Brit Insurance Design Awards
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Nelson Mandela Mural |
| Notable work | Andre the Giant Has a Posse |
| Notable work | Barack Obama "Hope" poster |
| Notable work | Mural by Shepard Fairey & Vhils in Lisbon |
| Notable work | Peace Guardian |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://obeygiant.com
- Xhttps://x.com/OBEYGIANT
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard%20Fairey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1332698
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepard Fairey born?
Shepard Fairey was born on February 15, 1970 and is 56 years old.
Where is Shepard Fairey from?
Shepard Fairey is from Charleston, South Carolina, United States.
What does Shepard Fairey do?
Shepard Fairey works as graffiti artist, designer, graphic designer, serigrapher, muralist.
Which high school did Shepard Fairey attend?
Shepard Fairey attended Wando High School.
What is Shepard Fairey known for?
Shepard Fairey's notable works include Nelson Mandela Mural, Andre the Giant Has a Posse, Barack Obama "Hope" poster.
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