Artist Shepard Fairey made his name by plastering the face of Andre the Giant all over the world with the word "OBEY" underneath it.
His approach spawned many imitators and emulators, but now Shepard is using his approach to support Barack Obama.
In the past, Shepard worked like a graffiti artist, putting his artwork up on utility poles, under bridges, on the sides of buildings, without anyone's permission.
In this case, however, he is reportedly getting approval from the property owners before applying the paste.
I'm sure Barack wouldn't have it any other way.
This is pretty cool stuff though. Sort of like Warhol when he did the soup cans. It's great to feel like you're part of a dynamic, generational shift.
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Dude!
We GOTTA go steal one of those. I know it's wrong but f*ck that. Them things is gonna be wroth some CASH!
Let's hit the streets!
I'm with Bashir. They will be worth a nice amount.
Wouldn't it be exciting if we elected this guy and he turned out to be the most evil, low down, puppy kicking, sonofabitch that ever held the high office?
Shouldn't we wait until he is in office before we go about turning the guy into pop art?
..mmmm, this Hateraide IS delicious...
well played, mr. fisher, well played
I'm worried he's going to start rounding up all the Jews the moment he takes the oath of office.
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