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shepard fairey sentenced to two years' probation
'hope' poster for barack obama
shepard fairey was sentenced to two years' probation on friday in the boston municipal court
for charges emerging from images he posted on public and private property over the years.
most recently fairey has been known for the 'hope' poster he designed during the
barack obama campaign which became an emblem for the 2008 presidential elections.
the well-known illustrator and graphic designer has pleaded guilty to three charges of vandalism,
including defacing property and wanton destruction of property under 250 USD.
he had 11 other chargers which have been dropped. he has been fined 2,000 USD for graffiti removal.
fairey was arrested in boston this past february while arriving at the institute of contemporary art
during the opening night of his retrospective show.
'defiant youth collaboration with martha cooper', 2009
image courtesy of obey
'viva la revolucion', 2009
image courtesy of obey
via the new york times
What an over glorified rip off artist!
Boycott the snot!
the whole thing is really ridiculous...let the man be.
Alternatively, write an article, tell the whole world that "ARTISTS are NOT allowed to make ART!" "Kill" all the artists if you may wish to. And the world we are living will be controlled by the government (as what they wished). Why not turn us to become a robot instead? Easier to control isnt it? :)
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