Obey: Paintings and works inspired by Shepard Fairey

Obey : Tableaux et oeuvres inspirée par Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey, an American artist born in 1970, emerged on the art scene in the early 1990s with his famous “André the Giant Has a Posse” campaign, which later became the iconic Obey Giant logo. Initially disseminated as stickers and posters pasted in public spaces, this project plays on visual saturation and the subversion of propaganda codes to question how images influence our behavior. The “Obey” universe then developed into a true graphic language: flat colors, retro motifs, activist iconography, and committed messages. In 2008, Fairey achieved worldwide renown with his “Hope” poster, created for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, which became one of the most famous political visuals of the 21st century. Today, the Obey aesthetic is recognized as a pillar of contemporary street art, blending activism, graphic art, and popular culture.

An iconic style reinterpreted

The aesthetic popularized by the Obey universe – contrasting colours, revisited propaganda codes, flat graphic areas, impactful messages – influences many contemporary Pop Art artists today.

These works , inspired by the Obey style, incorporate the visual markers that were the strength of the movement:

  • red/black/beige palette

  • bold typography and impactful slogans

  • composition in flat colors

  • militant or protest imagery

  • retro codes inspired by political posters

PopArt Gallery offers a selection of modern artists who reinterpret this aesthetic , each with their own sensibility.

Our collection of Obey-inspired artworks

The gallery showcases original creations that capture Obey's graphic style, while offering each artist's unique vision. For example, you will find:

  • politically engaged pop posters , playing with the codes of revisited propaganda;

  • stylized portraits in a contrasting palette;

  • pacifist or militant messages , conveyed through strong visual language;

  • Contemporary screen prints inspired by American street art aesthetics.

Each work offered is an independent creation , made by contemporary artists selected for their mastery of style and their ability to create strong and decorative pieces.

Why choose a work inspired by Obey?

These works offer:

  • an immediate visual impact , typical of street art;

  • an urban and modern style that transforms an interior;

  • a strong or symbolic message , depending on the pieces;

  • an accessible alternative for fans of graphic Pop Art;

  • a true gateway to the militant aesthetics of the movement.

Perfect for adding an urban touch to a living room, office or creative space.


The PopArt Gallery Experience

By choosing a work inspired by the Obey style at PopArt Gallery, you will benefit from:

  • original creations , made by contemporary artists;

  • demanding curatorial selection ;

  • detailed descriptions of each piece (technique, print run, format);

  • Careful and secure shipping ;

  • Personalized support to find the perfect artwork.


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Immerse yourself in a strong, committed and resolutely graphic collection.
Discover all the works inspired by the Obey universe available on PopArt Gallery and find the one that matches your style.

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  • Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #3 Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #3

    Lasveguix Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #3

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    In this work, Lasveguix pays homage to Obey , an emblematic figure of global street art, by revisiting the iconic Marianne through his own aesthetic. On a piece of torn cardboard, with edges burned by time, the artist recreates the illusion of a fragment torn from an urban wall —a witness to a passage, a visual cry, a street memory. Layers of overlapping posters, graffiti marks, and paint chips blend chaos and harmony. The partially revealed face of Liberty emerges from the collage as a timeless symbol, both fragile and indestructible. The handwritten “Made in France” label acts as a clear signature: that of an artist who celebrates the French urban scene while engaging in dialogue with its international influences. Through Fragment of Freedom , Lasveguix questions the notion of trace and heritage. Each tear becomes the mark of a gesture, each piece of cardboard, a piece of wall that tells the story of freedom of expression. Framed size: 42 x 32 x 3 cm

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  • Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #2 Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #2

    Lasveguix Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #2

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    This work of Lasveguix perfectly embodies the tension between heritage and modernity. Against a minimalist black background stands a vibrant collage blending textures, poster fragments, and bursts of color. In the center, the iconic female face—inspired by the graphic codes of committed street art—symbolizes Freedom , a word partially revealed, as if torn from the wall of time. Around this figure, Lasveguix superimposes layers of torn paper, graffiti and paint in vivid shades, creating a composition that is both raw and poetic. The hand-painted inscription “Made in France” anchors the message: an affirmation of artistic and cultural identity, proudly rooted in the French urban scene. Between homage and diversion, this work celebrates the power of collage as an act of memory and resistance. Each tear becomes a gesture of freedom, each trace a street imprint. Framed size: 42 x 32 x 3 cm

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  • Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #1 Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #1

    Lasveguix Marianne Obey Urban Wall Fragment #1

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    In this work, Lasveguix explores the technique of collage and torn posters to revisit a well-known graphic icon: the Marianne popularized by Shepard Fairey (Obey) . At the center, the stylized and ornamented face emerges through layers of colorful, typographic and handwritten posters, creating a game of progressive unveiling. The composition gives the impression of a fragment torn from an urban wall , like a section of visual palimpsest where successive layers of display tell a collective story. By mixing the visual universe of Obey — a symbol of resistance and counterculture — with his own visual language, Lasveguix composes a piece that is both raw and poetic. The tears, overlays, and textures echo the materiality of the street, where images crumble and reinvent themselves over time. The work thus questions the tension between icon and contemporary appropriation, between shared memory and personal expression. Framed size: 42 x 32 x 3 cm

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