Shepard Fairey
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Official account of artist/activist Shepard Fairey. Obey Discord: https://t.co/yRAt4e5OqG Newsletter: https://t.co/EPV4CZB6kR
Los Angeles
Joined November 2008
#KamalaHarrisForward I believe VP Kamala Harris and her VP pick Tim Walz are our best chance to move forward. They are our best chance to push back on encroaching fascism and threats to democracy, and our best chance for creating the world we all desire and deserve. Politics is
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I was proud to see this circulating today. Sometimes art imitates life, and other times art helps us to envision a future we can then work hard to manifest. Let’s keep working! - Shepard.@womensmarch @amplifierart @AOC @AyannaPressley @RashidaTlaib
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My #JohnnyCash at #FolsomPrison mural in the state Capitol #Sacramento is complete! This is my largest in #California and my most technically ambitious mural ever. I hope that this art will ignite a conversation around the need for incarceration reform. Check my insta for more!
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We the people are greater than fear. Thank you, @aoc for speaking out about last week’s attacks at the Capitol. Go to: to listen to her statement. -Shepard
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It Can’t Happen Here… but it is! Defend democracy. Fight to make sure every vote is counted and every politician is accountable to the people. -Shepard
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DIPLOMACY OVER VIOLENCE . Based on my observations, no matter what flag or ideology it is wrapped in, violence is almost always motivated by ego, greed, and an inability to work diplomatically with others. (1/7)
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Michael Radford's rendition of Orwell's "1984" is re-hitting theaters on 04/04! Visit to find a theater near you!
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The crew and I just completed an 8-story @beastieboys mural as part of the NYC Hip Hop 50 celebration at the corner of 14th and Ave. A. Read more!:
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It doesn’t matter who your favorite team is, if you appreciate style, grace, and power in basketball, then you have to have appreciated #KobeBryant. Kobe worked hard and his sustained excellence made him a basketball icon. It was a genuine pleasure to work with him. -Shepard
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I designed a series of watermarks for @SenSanders, now available to download at Thanks Bernie for all that you do!
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I’m honored to have created my third cover for @Time magazine, especially since this issue focuses on the civic duty of voting. Go to:
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The #WeThePeople campaign already raised more than $200K! Thank you @NewsHour for highlighting this effort!
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I just finished my "Earth Justice" mural in #Vancouver, which is a call to respect and nurture the planet with the understanding that our individual and collective actions dramatically impact current and future generations. Visit: for more details. - S
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My crew and I just finished a large mural in the center of Paris next to the Pompidou Center and in front of the Stravinsky Fountain. Thanks to @g_itinerrance, my mural team, and Jon Furlong for the beautiful photo! Visit my IG: @obeygiant for more details. -Shepard
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"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.".- Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay #obeygiant
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Today is #InternationalWomensDay. Human rights & Women's rights are very important pillars of my philosophy & art practice. I want to see women treated with equal dignity and respect, with access to the same opportunities, status, and wages as men. Keep fighting for justice! –S
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Power to the people!! The last four years under Trump have been heartbreaking, so I’m extremely happy that we can move forward again with the election of @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris. A big step forward symbolically is the election of the first woman and first person of color as VP!
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After today's #WomensMarch in #DTLA, I'll be spinning alongside my friend @moby at Pershing Square Plaza at noon. Meet ya there!
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Support Ukraine ✊🇺🇦.10 TEZ / 7 Days / Open Edition. Collaboration with @pussyrrriot on the Putin's Ashes show at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery - 100% of proceeds to troops on the frontline in Bakhmut. The first open-edition ever on @objktcom powered by @tezos.
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The MAKE ART NOT WAR - UKRAINE NFT is now minting at - Free claim today for holders of DGN/RGN. Public sale at 0.05 ETH tomorrow. 100% of proceeds are being donated to Ukraine efforts, split 50/50 between @Ukraine_DAO and @reli3fxyz. More info on Discord.
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Tomorrow @ 10AM (PST), all 3 of my #WeThePeople 18 x 24" prints will be available to purchase here: Don't miss it!
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I never thought the Andre sticker would amount to more than a short-lived joke. Obviously, my roommate, who left me a note on the back of the original sticker Xerox did not see it as particularly sacred. Visit my IG: @obeygiant for more. - S
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I created this artwork for Beto O'Rourke after our mutual friend, John Doe (@johndoefromX), put us in touch. I don't believe that Texas voters are a monolith and I don't believe that Greg Abbott represents all of his constituents, including the Uvalde community, properly. [1/2]
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The crew and I just finished a three-story mural in the Over the Rhine district of Cincinnati. This “Vote for Justice” mural is a reminder that participating in democracy by voting is a crucial way to shape our society and push for our ideals. Peace and freedom are important
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It is nice to know that my life can be in Jeopardy. for a reason other than the police withholding my insulin while I’m in jail! Don’t forget to phrase your answer in the form of a question… in fact, question everything. - Shepard
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The crew and I just finished a large mural on the Pierside Hotel at Ocean and Colorado directly across from the Santa Monica pier in west LA. Please check out: to read more about it. –S
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My wife and I love Paris and all its beauty, and we just visited the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris last year, it's absolutely stunning in real life. I'm hopeful that it can be repaired and my thoughts are with the people of Paris and everyone who this effects. - Shepard
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I was attracted to street art from the beginning because it democratizes art… it puts art in front of people where they live their daily lives, rather than asking them to go to a gallery or a museum. -Shepard.Photo: Jonathan Furlong. #obey #obeygiant #shepardfairey
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Long Live the People + Revolution in our Time matching numbered set and Long Live the People (sold individually) will be available Tuesday, February 11th! Visit: for details.
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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, I thought I’d share “Peace Waratah,” a mural I completed last year in Australia that symbolizes and celebrates the power and strength behind all women! .📷: Jon Furlong
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I recently finished my mural tribute to @badbrainsband for @LisaProjectNYC on Bleecker Street & Bowery across from the former CBGB’s which replaced my tribute to @BlondieOfficial that was up at the same spot since 2017. Read more here:
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Just finished my #Blondie mural in #NYC and #ChrisStein and #DebbieHarry were kind enough to swing by! Thanks @joerussophoto for the photo!
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The late #KeithHaring would be 58 today. Here is a print I made of Keith back in 2010 w/ @PatrickMcMullan
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"Hate has created a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet." - Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou Rise Above, 2019.Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School, Los Angeles.Photo: Jonathan Furlong
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Happy Father’s Day! I work hard to protect my daughters' futures by trying to leave the planet a better place. We have a lot of work to do!
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I’m proud to be working with @greenpeaceusa to demand bold climate action. I created this portrait of @joebiden in collaboration with Greenpeace USA to urge @POTUS to take the action that justice and science demand! Visit to learn more. -Shepard
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The Material World Foundation, founded by George Harrison is donating $500,000 to support the fight against Coronavirus. You can also join the Inner Light Challenge on Instagram which will help raise an additional $100,000! Go to: for more information! -S
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My art recently installed at @9thandthomas in Seattle touches on a human rights and environmental issues. I’m grateful to the owners of 9th/Thomas for giving me a very visible space for my art and ideas. Thx to Ultra Violet Arts and Scott Redman. 📷 by Taylor Green
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If you plan on participating in this Saturday's #WomensMarch, visit to download, print, and share all three of my #WeThePeople posters. Thank you @amplifierart, @RidzDesign, @AriMejorado, and @delphinediallo.
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I just completed my 100th mural in Providence, RI! Visit: for all the details. - S
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We've raised almost $40k for Ukraine humanitarian efforts in one day. Less than 6k NFTs remain to be minted, 100% of sale price is being donated. Grab one at 0.05 ETH now and directly help those being directly impacted by the war.
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I’ve partnered with Adobe to honor our heroes and created “Guts not Glory” to empower them. Now, I invite you to use your creativity to honor a hero in your life and share it with #HonorHeroes and @adobe -Shepard
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Passing out #WeThePeople posters TODAY from 12-3pm and 8-11pm at @subliminal_art. Details here:
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I completed a new mural this week with Sandra Chevrier, titled “The Beauty of Liberty and Equality." More details here:
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We waited too long to regulate social media, and we’ve all seen the fallout — disinformation, deep fakes, and Big Tech getting too big to regulate. Now, AI is advancing even faster, and if we don’t act, the consequences could be catastrophic. Governor @GavinNewsom now has a
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The recall is a partisan effort to undermine democracy and the will of the voters who elected Gavin Newsom with a significant majority. (1/3)
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I like seeing art in public spaces instead of just in galleries and museums. The freedom of putting work up on the street without asking for permission is very exhilarating for me. - Shepard. #throwback #streetart #obey #obeygiant #shepardfairey
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Another mural I completed in #Denver is my piece called "The Future is Unwritten: Knowledge Is Power". I am happy to have my mural here at Cheltenham Elementary School, in partnership with @therawproject. Thanks for caring! - S.#obey #obeygiant #shepardfairey #therawproject
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Heading to the #WomensMarch this Saturday? Download, print, and share this twist on last year's iconic #WeThePeople poster for FREE at Stand for humanity. Stand for dignity. Stand for the #DreamActNow. Thank you @amplifierart and @AriMejorado.
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I’ve wanted to paint a mural in Montréal as part of @MURALfestival for several years, but the timing kept conflicting with other obligations. I’m very happy that I could do it this year. Read more:
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Like almost everyone, I watched the video of George Floyd’s murder by the Minneapolis police with horror and sadness, but unfortunately, not a surprise. Please go to: for an important message.
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CHUCK D: FIGHT THE POWER AVAILABLE TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH! Visit: for details.
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OPEN CALL FOR ART! In response to COVID-19, @amplifierart is launching an emergency open call for artwork around the themes of Public Health & Safety or Mental Health & Well-being. I'll be one of the guest curators for this project! More details here:
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Here's a throwback to the first “Peace & Justice” mural I did with graffiti legend, RISK during Art Basel 2012 in Miami, as seen in my book Covert To Overt: 📷: @birdmanphotos ..#TBT #OBEYXRISK #RISKROCK #OBEYGIANT #CovertToOvert
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Passing out 17 x 30" #WeThePeople prints at @subliminal_art this FRIDAY for this Saturday's #WomensMarch. More info:
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"A Champion of Justice (Ruth Bader Ginsburg)" AVAILABLE 3/2! Go to: for details.
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I just returned from Seattle, where the crew and I painted this "Eyes Open" mural on 15th Ave in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The mural is about cultivating harmony and paying close attention to the health of all things, including the planet. And speaking of the planet and
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Vivienne Westwood, a hero of mine, has died. Amanda and I named our first daughter Vivienne largely inspired by Westwood and her many creative evolutions and activism. Read more:
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I just finished painting one of my largest murals in LA, “Defend Dignity." Thanks to @brandedarts, Over The Influence, my mural team, and Jon Furlong for the photo. Visit:.for my full statement!. #FACINGTHEGIANT #OBEYGIANT30TH #SOUTHPARKLA
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I was happy to see that Randi Greendeer stopped by for a pic in front of my Milwaukee mural dressed as she was in the portrait by Tom Jones I incorporated into the mural, including her amazing patterned Covid mask. More here: -S. 📷 : Angelica Greendeer
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I stand with all the #ParklandSchoolShooting survivors who’ve shown an immense amount of strength and bravery through this horrific and ungodly massacre. If you’re passionate about gun control, join students, teachers, parents, and allies around the nation and #MarchForOurLives!
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We've just launched the OBEY ARCHIVE nft collection starting with this image from 1996. Check news on the Obey Discord for details.
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Joe Strummer of #TheClash is a hero of mine for his music and stance against injustice. I created this image in 2016 for The Joe Strummer Foundation, a charity that provides opportunities for musicians around the globe. #HappyBirthday, Joe! - Shepard
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I've just released a special holiday NFT that is free to claim (this week only) for DEGENERATE/REGENERATE or OG OBEY holders - link is in the Discord. If you'd like one, make sure to check in there and grab it. Thanks for being a part of this with us!
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I’m very disappointed in the poor judgment of the Design Museum in London by renting their space to a company which manufactures military arms while simultaneously hosting an art show of activist images. I unequivocally do not support this decision and will take action.
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My team and I just finished painting a mural out on the west side of Culver City called “A Mosaic of Peace and Justice.”. Check out: to read more about it!
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This print is about oil dictating too much of our energy/foreign policy. Support the @NRDC - http://t.co/pA3FJwyE9V
http://t.co/M0loXvdpJA.
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The crew and I just finished this “Rise Above Earth Justice” mural in the Shoreditch neighborhood of London. I began putting street art up around Brick Lane in Shoreditch 25 years ago, so I’m very pleased to return to the area with my largest London mural yet. The “Rise Above
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I’ll be in #Sacramento as part of @wideopenwalls to paint a 15-story mural of #JohnnyCash plus more events, info coming! I’m excited to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of his Folsom Prison performance and i wanted to do something about the need for incarceration reform.
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#Vhils and I just completed a collaborate mural titled "American Dreamers" on @MackSennett in #SilverLake, #LosAngeles! .📷: Jon Furlong
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I can't speak for other artists but in my own work I'm trying to be fairly direct but I'm still frequently misinterpreted, though occasionally I'm told I'm being too obvious. It's my belief that art in public space is a very important alternative to advertising. - Shepard
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I just completed my "Rose Girl" mural in Grenoble, France as part of the @gstreetartfest! Visit my IG: for more details. -Shepard
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Healthcare workers are lacking the personal protective equipment they need to limit exposure to COVID-19 right now. If you are a street artist or graffiti artist and have N95 masks, PLEASE donate them locally to hospitals and medical workers.
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We finished a mural in #Chico at the Peace and Justice Center. I'm grateful for the opportunity to promote peace and harmony. Thank you Seizer, Rob Z., and Luka D. for their work on this! - S . Visit: to learn more about the Peace and Justice Center.
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I believe in making art accessible and democratic so street art is an important part of that approach but I use many approaches like affordable prints, t-shirts, fine art, the Internet, etc. I want to reach people with my art in as many ways as possible. -Shepard. #obeyworldwide
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Today is George’s 17th birthday! My wife Amanda and I had been married about a year when we decided in 2002 that we’d like to get a dog. We are so grateful for our 17 years with the most friendly and hilarious small dog with a big personalty! Viva George! - Shepard & Amanda
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Thanks @livebakerblock and the city of #CostaMesa for allowing me to share my work! #WelcomeVisitors #OBEYWorldwide 📷: Jon Furlong
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I just completed this Power & Equality mural in Denver's RINO district as part of the #CrushWalls festival. Thanks to @thecrushwalls and Gallery 16 for their support. Visit my IG: @OBEYGIANT for more info! - Shepard. Photo: Rob Zagula
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WE THE PEOPLE: PUBLIC ART FOR THE INAUGURATION + BEYOND. DETAILS HERE:
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I’m incredibly honored that this year, the Plaza Hotel Murals Project in Downtown, #LasVegas won the Mayor's Urban Design Awards for Public Art! Thank you @PlazaLasVegas, @TheRealJustKids, and @lifeisbeautiful. 📷: Jon Furlong
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I was honored to be asked by @RobertPlant to work on a video for his beautiful song “New World.” I’m moved that Robert addresses this history in the lyrics and video for “New World” and has chosen to support @HonorTheEarth with proceeds from the song.
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Thank you #MLK for paving the way. Now’s the time to resist hate and seek justice.
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I’m proud that my team and I just completed this “Voting Rights Are Human Rights” mural in Milwaukee, collaborating with five Wisconsin artists. Go to: for the full recap! -S. Photos by Jon Furlong and Niki Johnson.
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I found the first national print ad I ever bought, which was in punk zine Maximum Rocknroll from 1992!
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A completed view of my "Peace Waratah" mural in #Sydney! .📷: Jon Furlong.#OBEYWorldwide #VividSydney #aMbushGallery #tworldjournal
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Here's a photo I took in Hong Kong back in the day..-Shepard
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The concept behind Obey is to provoke people who typically complain about life's circumstances but follow the path of least resistance, to have to confront their own obedience. Obey is very sarcastic, a form of reverse psychology. - S. #obeygiant #shepardfairey #streetart #mural
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