Shepard Fairey (Born 1970)

Shepard Fairey is the godfather of modern urban art; he was 'defacing' the streets of America a decade before Banksy's stencils appeared on London Streets. While still a student of the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, Shepard Fairey began his 'propaganda campaign', experimenting with 'phenomenology' (the marketing of a product that doesn't exist). Successful 'Bombing missions' have resulted in Shepard Fairey's stickers and posters, usually depicting the hulking face of the famous French wrestler from the 70's 'Andre the Giant' remaining plastered over inaccessible walls throughout the world today. more