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