Shepard Fairey

Farewell to Shepard's "Fairey Use" Movement

BY Zachary WilsonMon Oct 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM

It's no secret that we at Fast Company love an underdog. A little guy taking on a big guy? Bring on the popcorn. And before this weekend's events, we were rooting for artist Shepard Fairey's fair use case against the Associated Press. ...READ»

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Zazzle Dazzles on Demand

BY Zachary WilsonThu Oct 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM

On-demand manufacturer Zazzle wants to make your product dreams come true -- and eventually become the Amazon of custom goods.READ»

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Should Artists be Government-Supported Activists? A Call From the NEA Raises Questions About Its Role [UPDATED]

BY Alissa WalkerFri Sep 11, 2009 at 10:25 AM

A tireless campaigner for Obama who helped rally artists in support of the campaign has been removed from his role at the NEA after apparently asking artists to do the same thing for the White House's service initiative.READ»

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Tour de France 2009's Winners and the Bikes They Rode to Victory

BY Mary-Louise PriceMon Jul 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM

While many of the bikes used in the Tour become available to consumers, you won't be able to buy the custom paint jobs: Lance Armstrong rode a flashy Livestrong yellow and black bike designed by Marc Newson, and a butterfly emblazoned one by Damien Hirst that literally has wings!READ»

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The Secret Design History of 12 Famous Brands

Mon Jul 27, 2009 at 3:30 PM

Graphic designers, authors, and Internet instigators Armin Vit and Bryony Gomez-Palacio have released a new book, "Graphic Design Referenced." The highly-visual guide highlights the industry's technical terms, historical moments, and influential practitioners with over 2,000 projects. We asked Vit and Gomez-Palacio to dig out the 12 juiciest stories about our favorite brands. Enjoy!READ»

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'Stages' Exhibition at Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

BY Clay DillowThu Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM

Lance Armstrong is powering his way back onto the international stage, but this time it’s not simply for sport. While Armstrong pursues yet another Tour de France title somewhere in Burgundy, the Lance Armstrong Foundation's ...READ»

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Shepard Fairey Strikes Back! The Artist Breaks His Silence on the AP, Obama, and Warhol

BY Alissa WalkerTue Mar 24, 2009 at 6:21 PM

We don't have to remind you of chapters 1 through 15 of the Saga of Shepard Fairey, in which the artist saw a photo, made a poster, got famous, got sued by the AP for seeing that photo, and subsequently suffered scathing criticism ...READ»

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Should Art Be Outlawed if It's Remixed, Mashed-Up, or Sampled?

BY Lynne d JohnsonFri Feb 27, 2009 at 11:30 PM

If you visit YouTube often enough, you might end up watching Superman or Simba from the Lion King singing, "Crank That," a song made popular on YouTube by the rapper Soulja Boy for its accompanying dance and various user-generated ...READ»

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Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy

BY Fast Company CalendarThu Feb 26, 2009 at 12:27 AM

Is it still art if it’s been copied, pasted, downloaded, sampled or reimagined? What does Andre the Great have to do with Wikipedia? Three panelists, including street artist Shepard Fairey who created the Obama “HOPE” poster, ...READ»

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Shepard Fairey Fights Back

BY Aaron Perry-ZuckerMon Feb 9, 2009 at 5:15 PM

Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the famous Obama poster image, and who was accused by the AP last week of copyright violation, has now counter-sued pre-emptively sued the AP claiming his use of the image was fair ...READ»

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Tone Deaf Chronicles: AP Knocks Shepard Fairey

BY Danielle SacksThu Feb 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM

Add another one to the annals of recent countercultural moments: Yesterday the Associated Press accused Shepard Fairey--the street artist who designed the most iconic user generated art to come out of the 2008 election--of copyright ...READ»

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RISD Pride: Shepard Fairey's Show Opens in Boston

BY Aaron Perry-ZuckerTue Feb 3, 2009 at 1:37 PM

RISD alum Shepard Fairey's first solo show is opening this weekend at Boston's ICA and, as a RISD student, I can hardly wait to go. And not to simply see the Obama poster. (Although it would be fun to calculate just how many millions ...READ»

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