The true story of Shepard Fairey revealed

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Short film OBEY THE GIANT dramatises the first act of street art by (that Obama poster guy) Shepard Fairey. And you can watch it for free right here!

We all know Shepard Fairey as the guy who did that Obama poster; the guy who created those t-shirts and as one of the most successful street artists the world has ever seen. But have you ever wondered where it all started?

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