Is obey a propaganda?

Irvine, California, U.S. Obey Clothing (stylized as OBEY) is a clothing company founded in 2001 by street artist and illustrator Shepard Fairey as an extension to his work in activism. The brand is known for incorporating politically and socially provocative propaganda into the designs of their clothing.

Who started Obey clothing line?

artist Shepard Fairey’s
OBEY clothing was founded in 2001 as an extension of artist Shepard Fairey’s work.

Is obey ethical?

OBEY’s environment rating is ‘not good enough’. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. There is no evidence it minimises packaging.

What is the OBEY face?

The OBEY star is a five-pointed star with the face of Andre the Giant at its center. Andre the Giant was the defining symbol of Shepard Fairey’s renowned “Andre the Giant Has a Posse” 1989 street art campaign.

Who painted Obey Giant?

Shepard Fairey
Andre the Giant Has a Posse/Artists

Shepard Fairey 92 IL In 1989, while still a student at RISD, he created the Andre the Giant has a Posse sticker, which later evolved into his OBEY GIANT art campaign. In 2008, his portrait of then-Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama became an internationally recognized emblem of hope.

Where is OBEY made?

As far as your question goes, yes, some Obey clothing is made in China. 95% of the tee shirts are made and printed in the U.S. Many of the items like jackets, jeans, hats, etc.. are made in Asia.

What is the meaning behind OBEY Clothing?

OBEY Clothing was founded on the art, design and ideals of Shepard Fairey. The OBEY meaning is rooted in the Do It Yourself counterculture of punk rock and skateboarding, but it has also taken cues from popular culture, commercial marketing and political messaging.

What does the OBEY star mean?

Who is the face of obey?

Shepard Fairey
Nationality American
Education Rhode Island School of Design
Known for Public art, Stenciling
Notable work Andre the Giant Has a Posse Obey Giant Hope Rock the Vote OBEY Clothing

What is the Obey font?

If you mean the original “icon” Obey, it looks like Futura Extra Bold Condensed Italic.