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His major works have made as much of an impact as the works of space invader and banksy, although fairey does not hide his face or change his voice when appearing on camera. Article by sage lucero f or the longest time, art in its visual form has only been seen in galleries, museums and enclosed spaces where people expect it to be. This page is not official nor its related in any form to shepard fairey. Collection nicolas laugero lasserre expositions charleston, halsey institute of contemporary art, shepard fairey, the insistent image. Shepard fairey obey prints urban street art prints. Shepard fairey 1970 united states is an artist born in 1970 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a printmultiple sold in 2005, at boisgirard s. Rare obey shepard fairey rebel music art large print 24x36 mtv native american. This 2 screen prints by shepard fairey obey are an edition of 250. Shepard fairey was born and raised in charleston, south carolina.