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Shepard Fairey Compares Banksy Conspirators to Obama Birthers

BY Alissa WalkerThu Apr 15, 2010

The artist responds to our conspiracy theory that the Banksy movie is a hoax: "Nice try."READ»

MR. BRAINWASH | Comment

Here's Why the Banksy Movie Is a Banksy Prank

BY Alissa WalkerWed Apr 14, 2010

A new "documentary" directed by the world's most famous street artist is just another of his signature ruses.READ»

STREET ART | Comment

Pay No Attention to the Man Behind This Documentary (Banksy)

BY Alissa WalkerTue Apr 6, 2010

How do you make a movie about an anonymous street artist? You don't. Filmmaker Thierry Guetta set out to do so, and apparently had the camera turned back on him.READ»

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The Decade's 14 Biggest Design Moments

BY Fast Company StaffTue Dec 29, 2009

A look back at the last ten years in the design world reveals 14 moments where design changed the way we interacted with technology, culture, sustainability, and ourselves. READ»

SHEPARD FAIREY | Comment

Farewell to Shepard's "Fairey Use" Movement

BY Zachary WilsonMon Oct 19, 2009

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»

ON DEMAND | Comment

Zazzle Dazzles on Demand

BY Zachary WilsonThu Oct 1, 2009

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

YOSI SERGANT | Comment

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

BY Alissa WalkerFri Sep 11, 2009

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»

BICYCLES | Comment

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

BY Mary-Louise PriceMon Jul 27, 2009

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»

GRAPHIC DESIGN REFERENCED | Comment

The Secret Design History of 12 Famous Brands

BY Fast Company StaffMon Jul 27, 2009

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

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»

SHEPARD FAIREY | Comment

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

BY Alissa WalkerTue Mar 24, 2009

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»

ART | Comment

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

BY Lynne d JohnsonFri Feb 27, 2009

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»

SHEPARD FAIREY | Comment

Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy

BY Fast Company CalendarThu Feb 26, 2009

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»

GRAPHIC DESIGN | Comment

Shepard Fairey Fights Back

BY Aaron Perry-ZuckerMon Feb 9, 2009

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»

HOPE POSTER | Comment

Tone Deaf Chronicles: AP Knocks Shepard Fairey

BY Danielle SacksThu Feb 5, 2009

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»

ICA | Comment

RISD Pride: Shepard Fairey's Show Opens in Boston

BY Aaron Perry-ZuckerTue Feb 3, 2009

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»