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Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey is a contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, and founder of OBEY Clothing and creative agency Studio Number One.
Photographer: Jeffrey Rovner
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Invaded & Commanded Blossom
In the Invaded & Commanded Blossom prints, Invader and Fairey overlay Hirst’s cherry blossoms with Space Invaders and the Obey Icon motif.
Third Eye Butterfly Mandala
Third Eye Butterfly Mandala is a series of two limited-edition prints by Shepard Fairey and Damien Hirst. The prints are based on new works currently on view at the Triple Trouble exhibition at Newport Street Gallery.
Fairey/Hirst: The Hope Paintings
Fairey/Hirst: The Hope Paintings is a series of four limited-edition prints by Shepard Fairey and Damien Hirst. The prints are based on new works currently on view at the Triple Trouble exhibition at Newport Street Gallery, which runs from 10 October until 29 March 2026.
Obey Invader
Obey Invader is a series of four limited-edition prints by Shepard Fairey and Invader. The prints are based on new works currently on view at the Triple Trouble exhibition at Newport Street Gallery, which runs from 10 October until 29 March 2026.
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Shepard Fairey on the Obama HOPE Poster, Copyright Lawsuits & Street Culture
Iconic artist Shepard Fairey (OBEY Giant) sits down with London curator and author Cedar Lewisohn for an intimate, wide-ranging live conversation.
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Damien Hirst, Shepard Fairey & Invader: The Making of Triple Trouble
What happens when three of the world’s most iconic artists—Damien Hirst, Shepard Fairey, and Invader—combine their legendary styles? Go behind the scenes of 'Triple Trouble' to see the chaos, the trust, and the process behind their collaboration. In this exclusive HENI Talk, Damien Hirst, Shepard Fairey, and Invader (Space Invader) discuss the evolution of their three-way collaboration. From putting an Invader in a formaldehyde tank to melding the "Make Art Not War" iconography with intricate butterfly mandalas, the artists reveal the "relentless experimentation" required to find harmony on the edge of chaos.
About the Artist
Shepard Fairey is a contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, and founder of OBEY Clothing and creative agency Studio Number One. In 1989, while at Rhode Island School of Design studying for his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, Shepard Fairey created the “Andre the Giant has a Posse” sticker that later evolved into the OBEY GIANT art campaign. In 2008, his portrait of then-Democratic candidate Barack Obama became an internationally recognized emblem of hope. He is known for the “We The People” campaign debuted during the 2017 Women’s Marches worldwide. Fairey has painted nearly 140 public murals, become one of the most sought-after and provocative artists globally, changing the way people converse about art and view the urban landscape.