Shepard Fairey's "Hope Poster' featured on Colbert Report

[unapatriciated]

Shepard Fairey's "Hope" poster belongs to everyone."
This young man is very talented, he donated his work of art to the campaign and is thrilled with his payment....
being able to say President Obama.
It is the fourth segment at top of page.
http://www.colbertnation.com/home

This is his work....

[PassingFair]

1. Pop Genius.

Kid's got charisma!

[Aloha Spirit]

2. Ah, thanks! Smart dude.

[frylock]

3. i bought up a few of his pieces before the election..

I'll probably hang on to a couple, sell the rest. I've been a huge fan since his emergence 20 years ago.

[PassingFair]

6. 20 years ago???!

How old was he then, 10?

[frylock]

7. 18 or 19..

he was born in 1970. i remember reading about him in a local zine at the time. there was posse stuff posted all over san diego back in 89-90.

[nyc 4 Biden]

4. Fairey the man behind...

[FraDon]

5. k&r • Recommendation: See "Bomb It" which includes a section on him.

I stumbled on the amazing Shepard Fairey in a wonderful 2007 documentary called Bomb It, which "Tells the story of contemporary graffiti, tracing its roots in ancient rock paintings through Picasso to its place in hip-hop culture in 1970's New York City". • Fairey's influence and designs on behalf of President-Elect Obama are incalculable.