Tag: Obama

Osama Bin Laden’s Raid Tweeted, Social Media Spreads Word Faster Than TV

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The news heard the world over comes in unique formats.

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Even though Shepard Fairey and the AP are now BFF’s doesn’t mean that the retailers who made money off the Obama Hope Poster T-shirts are in the clear.

Legendary Street Artist Shepard Fairey and AP Settle Agreement Over Obama HOPE Photo, Now BFF’s and Collaborating on Future Projects

In a complete twist of fate on copyright issues, artist’s usage, and revenue from merch, Fairey and the AP have created a new plan.

Shepard Fairey Obama Poster Spoof in Ironman 2

Robert Downey, Jr. as Ironman is one thing, but the Obama poster spoof is iconic.

Graffiti Artist Saber and His Message on Health Care Reform Indicates the Power of the Medium and Their Political and Cultural Impact Today

President Obama has created the Organizing for America Health Reform Video Challenge and here’s one that we think could be a winner.

Street Artist Shepard Fairey Apologizes for Deleting Evidence in Copyright Case Against Associated Press

What goes down in this fair use copyright case may effect global artists and musicians everywhere as the debate rages over what’s considered “new” work vs. “borrowed” work.

Art for Obama Illustrated Book Edited by Shepard Fairey Featuring Powerful Street Artists Illustrate Grassroots Movement for Change

Now, in illustrated keepsake form, we can see how so-called fringe players in youth culture helped impact one of the greatest elections in history.

Arkitip X Shepard Fairey X Alife X Incase -How Specific Elements Can Come Together to Create an Entire Movement

Here’s one event, magazine, and T-shirt collaboration not to be missed.

Street Artist Shepard Fairey Gets Arrested in Boston Just Before Big Opening, Raising Suspicion that He’s Being Used as an”Example” by Boston Police

Levi’s sponsored his ICA exhibition as part of an upcoming collab, but the unbelievable circumstances of his arrest may have just boosted his cred-factor even higher.

Street Artist Shepard Fairey in Legal Battle Over Iconic Obama Artwork

Associated Press considers suing Shepard Fairey over copyright infringement bringing to question what is art.