Top 11 most influential street artists in the world – See who’s #1 (With Pics)

5. Shepard Fairey

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Shepard Fairey was born and raised is South Carolina and became active on the street art scene in 1989. Depending on who you speak with, he is either the greatest or the lamest street artist to ever life. Either way, he has been extremely influential. Countless artists have imitated his work and his pieces have been satirized to no end. His work is influential both aesthetically as well as conceptually and he has made a huge mark on the art world. Whether you OBEY the giant or you don’t, there is no way you can deny his influence.