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Shepard Fairey
Artist
Screen-printing / Street art (muralsstencilsposters)Contemporary
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Works in Collection
6
Assets Indexed
3
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70%
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- • Contemporary
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Frank Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary artist, activist and founder of OBEY Clothing who emerged from the skateboarding scene. In 1989, he designed the "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" (...OBEY...) sticker campaign while attending the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Source: Artsy · Trust score: 85% · Updated 1mo ago
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Movement
Contemporary
Medium
Screen-printing / Street art (murals, stencils, posters)
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Auction History
| Work | Auction House | Date | Estimate | Hammer Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artsy | Mar 2025 | $200 – $300 | $50 |
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