Resistance Through Art
In dark times, artists become the voice. We do not stay silent.
Shepard Fairey
American street artist and activist known for the iconic Obama poster and graphic work advocating social change.
All moments: Shepard Fairey
- Art as Protest — Shepard Fairey
Art can be a tool for change. Good design can inspire people to take action.
- Beauty and Transgression — Shepard Fairey
I love the tension between beauty and rule-breaking. That's the power of street art.
- Master of Street Art — Shepard Fairey
The street is a museum for people who don't visit museums. It's democracy of art.
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