Shepard Fairey, born in 1970, is a pioneering figure in the world of street art and contemporary graphic design. Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Fairey gained widespread recognition for his iconic “Obey Giant” campaign, featuring the enigmatic face of professional wrestler André the Giant. Fairey’s career reached new heights with his creation of the iconic “Hope” poster for Barack Obama during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign, instantly becoming a symbol of political activism and visual communication. The piece, featuring Obama’s face alongside the word “Hope,” exemplifies Fairey’s ability to distill complex ideas into powerful, accessible imagery.