Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey (born 1970) was a United States graffiti artist, designer and graphic designer.

Also recorded as Frank Shepard Fairey; Obey.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with contemporary art. Work is classified under graffiti and social-artistic project. Places of work recorded in the authority include Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Providence. Works named in the authority record include Nelson Mandela Mural, Andre the Giant Has a Posse, Barack Obama "Hope" poster and Mural by Shepard Fairey & Vhils in Lisbon. Catalogue entries for design state maker, model, date of production and edition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

American contemporary street artist, graphic designer activist and illustrator (born 1970)

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Shepard Fairey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1332698: Shepard Fairey
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