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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Iconic Imagery Delivered Virally: Shepard Fairey's Obama

BARACK-hope-POSTER Here’s street artist Shepard Fairey discussing his Obama icon (on CBS news).

It is a great example of what happens when imagery captures the essence of its subject.

He discusses his surprise about its viral adoption and the opportunity to help "change the dominant paradigm" with his art.

07:35 AM in Brands and Branding |

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