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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. |
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