June 3, 2012

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Obama Hope Poster

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LOOK: Iconic Obama Artist Dressed To Impress In Mugshot

Posted 03.27.2012

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The artist who created the iconic "HOPE" poster of President Obama looks quite dapper in his mugshot. Shepard Fairey pleaded guilty in February to ...

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Happy Birthday, Shepard Fairey

Posted 02.15.2012

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On this day (February 15) in 1970, Shepard Fairey was born. The now-infamous graphic designer, illustrator, and poster fanatic emerged on the scene th...

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The Trials And Tribulations of Shepard Fairey's OWS Poster

Posted 11.23.2011

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Shepard Fairey, known for his "Andre The Giant Has A Posse" propaganda and his iconic Obama "HOPE" poster created during the 2008 presidential campaig...

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AP Sues Clothing Stores Over Use Of Obama Photo

AP | LARRY NEUMEISTER | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — The Associated Press has sued Urban Outfitters and other clothing retailers in federal court, accusing them of selling T-shirts that ...

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Judge Urges Settlement In Shepard Fairey Vs. AP Copyright Dispute Over Obama HOPE Poster

AP | LARRY NEUMEISTER | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — A judge urged Friday that a copyright dispute between an artist and The Associated Press over the Barack Obama "HOPE" image be settle...

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Banksy, Exit Through the Gift Shop & the Rise of Street Art

Caroline Hagood | Posted 05.25.2011

In his documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, Banksy provides us with a candid look at the world of street art, a form the film's narrator refers to as "the biggest counterculture movement since punk."

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Shepard Fairey To Design For Levi's

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Shepard Fairey, well-known for his Obama 'Hope' poster, will soon have another design deal under his belt. According to WWD, Fairey is set to sell a c...

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Fairey v. AP v. Garcia v. Fairey: "Hope" Poster Photographer Asks, "What About Me?"

Jonathan Melber | Posted 05.25.2011

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I still think the "Hope" poster constitutes fair use. But if anyone can convince a court otherwise, it's photographer Mannie Garcia's formidable legal team.

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Hypocrisy And Bad Faith In The AP's Countersuit Against Shepard Fairey

Jonathan Melber | Posted 05.25.2011

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An AP victory in this case would undermine artistic freedom. And it would, to paraphrase Lawrence Lessig, effectively outlaw a legitimate form of art.

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Eric Cantor's Copyright Smackdown

Jonathan Melber | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eric Cantor is getting a lesson on what "fair use" isn't: his chest-beating, stimulus-opposing, victory-proclaiming video set to the tune of Aerosmith's "Back in the Saddle."

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The AP Has No Case Against Shepard Fairey

Jonathan Melber | Posted 05.25.2011

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Why is the AP acting like it has a case? Because juries are unpredictable, copyright law is confusing and defending a lawsuit is extremely expensive.

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Shepard Fairey Arrested In Boston

AP | JAY LINDSAY | Posted 05.25.2011

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BOSTON — A street artist famous for his red, white and blue "Hope" posters of President Obama has been arrested on warrants accusing him of tagg...

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Meet The Man Behind The Obama Poster Phenomenon

Washington Post | William Booth | Posted 05.25.2011

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When the street artist and guerrilla marketer Shepard Fairey got word from the Obama people that they would welcome his contribution to the campaign,...

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