BlackCommentator.com Artist
Shepard Fairey
is a contemporary artist, graphic
designer, and illustrator. He first
became known for his "André the Giant
Has a Posse" sticker campaign, in
which he appropriated images from the
comedic super market tabloid Weekly
World News. His work became more
widely known in the 2008 U.S.
presidential election, specifically
his Barack Obama "HOPE" poster. The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
calls him one of today's best known
and most influential street artists.
His work is included in the
collections at The Smithsonian, the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the
Museum of Modern Art in New York, and
the Victoria and Albert Museum in
London. Contact Mr.
Fairey. |
|
|
|
