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Frank Shepard Fairey (born February 15, 1970) is an American contemporary artist, graphic designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He first became known for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" (…OBEY…) sticker campaign, in which he appropriated images from the comedic supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. His work became more widely known in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, specifically his Barack Obama "Hope" poster. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. His work is included in the collections at The Smithsonian, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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Filmography
all 40
Movies 37
self 33
TV Shows 3
Producer 1
Living in Delusionville (2022)
This Changes Everything (2015)
Art as a Weapon (2014)
Portlandia (2011)
Beautiful Losers (2008)
Bomb It (2007)
The Simpsons (1989)
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GenderMale
Birthday1970-02-15 (55 years old)
Birth PlaceCharleston, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsBrit Insurance Design Awards
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