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Shepard Fairey (Obey)

Tested Performance AP

Screenprint

Paper

Frame Included

Artist's Proof

105,4 cm x 105,4 cm

2013

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The artwork

Obey – Tested Performance AP

Tested Performance AP (2013) is an artist’s proof on paper by Shepard Fairey, known as Obey, created using screen printing and measuring 105.4×105.4 cm. The artwork features a highly graphic and modular structure, dominated by radial geometries and sharp contrasts between black and sepia tones. At the center of the composition appears a circular emblem with the inscription “OBEY RECORDS – Tested Performance”, a fictional record label evoking the aesthetics of vintage advertising and vinyl culture.

The visual layout is built upon a rhythmic alternation of solid fields and lined surfaces, arranged in a hypnotic spiral that draws the eye toward the center. In the background, layered textures, textual fragments, and decorative motifs emerge—hallmarks of Obey’s visual language, inspired by propaganda graphics, popular culture, and mid-20th-century industrial codes.

Although the work does not depict human figures or convey an explicitly political message, Tested Performance AP fits within the artist’s broader reflection on the power of imagery and branding in shaping public perception. The direct graphic language and the illusion of a “tested” and certified product raise questions about the authenticity of commercial messages and the trust placed in mass communication systems.

The work stands as an example of Fairey’s screen-printed production, through which he investigates the relationship between design and ideology. Tested Performance AP is a visual synthesis of Obey’s approach, continuing to merge aesthetics and cultural critique by using the style of advertising as a vehicle to subvert its own codes.

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SHEPARD FAIREY (OBEY)

Shepard Fairey, known by the pseudonym Obey, was born in 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina. From a young age, he showed a strong inclination for design and urban art, developing a particular interest in punk and hip hop culture. In 1992, he earned a degree in Illustration and Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), laying the groundwork for an artistic career that would revolutionize the world of street art.

The beginning of the career: the “Obey Giant” project.

Fairey's notoriety began in 1989, when he launched the famous “André the Giant Has a Posse” project, a viral campaign based on the distribution of stickers, posters and stencils depicting the face of wrestler André the Giant.

This operation, which took hold on the streets of Providence and quickly spread internationally, evolved into the broader “Obey Giant”, a movement that plays with the concept of propaganda and the power of the media, drawing inspiration from the principles of George Orwell's theory of social control.

The artistic style and political message

Obey's visual language is characterized by iconic graphics, strong color contrasts, and direct messages, often influenced by 20th-century political propaganda.

His works combine elements of Soviet constructivism, pop art and street art, with a strong activist and social connotation. Shepard Fairey addresses crucial issues such as human rights, social justice, climate change, and pacifism, becoming a landmark in engaged art.

Worldwide success: the “Hope” poster and the consecration

The turning point in Fairey's career came in 2008, when he created the famous “Hope” poster for Barack Obama's election campaign.

The image, depicting the stylized face of the then U.S. presidential candidate, became one of the most iconic visual symbols of contemporary politics, solidifying the artist's global reputation. His work is recognized not only by the art world, but also by the media and politics.

Shepard Fairey's art in museums and galleries

Today, Obey's works are exhibited in some of the world's most prestigious art institutions, including:

Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Parallel to his museum exhibitions, he continues to create murals and public installations, taking his message to the streets of major cities around the world.

Shepard Fairey today: between activism and new creations

In addition to his artistic activity, Fairey is heavily involved in social and environmental initiatives. He collaborates with NGOs and humanitarian organizations to raise awareness of crucial issues, using his art as a tool for change.

His vision and style continue to evolve, confirming him as one of the most influential artists on the contemporary scene.

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