Shepard Fairey
Street artist behind the 'OBEY' and 'HOPE' images.
Their Story
Shepard Fairey is an American street artist and graphic designer known for his bold posters and stickers. He created the widely seen 'OBEY' images and the famous 'HOPE' poster used during a presidential campaign. His work blends street art, design, and political messages.
Era
2000s & Today
Field
Street Art
Shepard Fairey
Street artist behind the 'OBEY' and 'HOPE' images.
Art · Street Art · 2000s & Today
Their Story
Shepard Fairey is an American street artist and graphic designer known for his bold posters and stickers. He created the widely seen 'OBEY' images and the famous 'HOPE' poster used during a presidential campaign. His work blends street art, design, and political messages.
Key Innovation
Brought street art and bold graphic design together in widely recognized posters and images.
Why It Matters Today
His work shows students how striking design can spread a message quickly across a community.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard_Fairey
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
