Back in 2008, there was the hype of Barack Obama’s presidential election in the US. During that time, one of the intelligent and creative artists, graphic designer Shepard Fairey gained overnight popularity after designing Barack Obama’s "Hope" poster.
Similarly, his arts are displayed at numerous museums, including Smithsonian, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
For his astounding graphic design, Shepard was considered one of the 21st century's most celebrated street artists by the Institute of Contemporary Art.
Shepard’s Life With Wife
Shepard has been married to wife Amanda Fairey for several years. Most probably, they knew each other from 1999. After dating for more than one year, both tied the knot in December 2001.
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Back on 12th February 2015, Amanda celebrated their 16th dating anniversary with Shepard. To mark the occasion, she shared her happiness via Instagram with a photo of the two.
Likewise, on their twentieth anniversary, Shepard made a tweet on his Twitter on 16th February 2019, expressing his love for his significant other.
Also, on 7th January 2019, the couple attended Golden Globes and even met Quentin Tarantino at the after-party.
Shepard Fairey and wife Amanda Fairey at Moscow on 22nd September 2018 (Photo: Amanda Fairy's Instagram)
Together, Shepard and Amanda are also parents to two daughters: Vivienne and Madeline.
Who Is Amanda Fairey?
Shepard’s wife, Amanda Fairey, is a movie producer. She is most recognized for her works in movies like Horizon Zero Dawn, Spacelords, and The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, which was premiered in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
Bio And Age
Shepard was born as Frank Shepard Faireyborn on 15th February 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina.
He is the son of Strait Fairey- a doctor- and Charlotte- a realtor.
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In 1988, Shepard graduated from Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts located in Idyllwild, California.
After that, he joined the Rhode Island School of Design and obtained a degree in Bachelor of Arts in illustration in 1992.
Net Worth
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Shepard’s net worth is $15 million- which is fueled by his career as a street artist, illustrator, and skateboard enthusiast.
Additionally, in 2006, he also sold his LA house to actor Jason Segel at $2.25 million back, thus adding more value to his net worth.
Interesting Facts About Him:
- Shepard's birth sign is Aquarius.
- The poster of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards was designed by him.
- Shepard has also worked with artists like Saber, Cope2, Barry McGee, Kaws, Mike Giant, Andy Howell, Tommy Guerrero, Aaron Rose, Jamie Reid, BNE, and Martha Cooper.
- He designed the wedding cards for musician Katy Perry and comedian Russell Brand in 2010.
- Back in 2017, Shepard's posters featuring Muslim, Latino, and African-American women were used to protest against US President Donald Trump.
