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“MY INSPIRATION FOR THIS LIMITED EDITION DESIGN WAS BASED ON THE LEGACY OF HENNESSY AS A BRAND. TO ME, HENNESSY HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT QUALITY, AUTHENTICITY, TRADITION, AND ELEGANCE.”

Quote by Shepard Fairey

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Shepard Fairey is a contemporary artist famous for his 'Andre the Giant Has a Posse' poster and the 'Hope' poster of Barack Obama. Born on February 15, 1970, Fairey's work often features bold, stylized imagery and political commentary. more

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