Shepard Fairey
The street artist Shepard Fairey was made very famous almost overnight when his image of Obama became the “Hope” picture that everyone associates with the historic campaign. Currently locked in a battle with the Associated Press, who claims they should receive money because their image influenced the poster, Fairey has become known for questioning authority.
However, many have embraced Fairey as a valid artist, one whose contributions should be recognized. Currently, Fairey has a retrospective of his work at the ICA in Boston - through August 15, 2009
Watch this great CBS piece about Shepard Fairey, featuring interesting interviews about his work, his scandals, and his life…
