Video: OBEY’s Founder Talks About Skate, Graffiti and Punk Influence

Written by Tyler Hakes. Published: Thursday, September 8, 2011.

THE RISE from OBEY CLOTHING on Vimeo.

Shepard Fairey, the renowned street artist and founder of the OBEY brand and clothing label, put out this quick video that reveals his early experiences and influences. He discusses how graffiti, punk rock and hip hop cultures collided to inspire his original poster and sticker works, which eventually blossomed into a full-fledged lifestyle brand, OBEY.

Category: Art, Fashion, Skate

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