Tag Archives: Barack Obama

Obama chooses modern art for the White House

Posted on October 9, 2009 by AM Editor

Soon after Barack Obama took office, a rumor began flying around the art world that the president and first lady were planning to redecorate their personal living space within the White House with works of modern and contemporary art. Apparently, … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits: Shepard Fairey – “Obama Campaign”

Posted on September 22, 2009 by juggernut3

In anticipation of Shepard Fairey’s upcoming retrospective at the Andy Warhol Musueum in October, we thought it would be appropriate to dip into our vault and give you a little gem we’ve been saving for the perfect time. Last November, … Continue reading →

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Rolling Stone’s Obama Cover by Shepard Fairey

Posted on August 5, 2009 by juggernut3

The August 20th issue of Rolling Stone will feature a cover with a new image of Barack Obama by Shepard Fairey.  Unlike the idealistic iconic image that a nation of Obama supporters fell in love with, the latest by Fairey … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Officially Unofficial – Inspired Art for Obama

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Ken

Opening this Wed, April 1st at the Chicago Tourism Center, street artist Ray Noland and official Campaign design director Scott Thomas present Officially Unofficial, a showcase of print art inspired by and during the Obama 2008 Presidential Campaign. Readers may … Continue reading →

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Openings: Shepard Fairey’s Obama “Hope” @ Smithsonian: National Portrait Gallery

Posted on January 18, 2009 by juggernut3

The Smithsonian Institution has always been considered one of most prestigious museums in the world. It houses some amazing works including the “Portraits of America’s Presidents.” So, what’s a more fitting way to kick off the inauguration weekend than with the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery … Continue reading →

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Shepard Fairey’s “Hope” – Smithsonian: National Portrait Gallery

Posted on January 8, 2009 by sleepboy

Probably the most ubiquitous and iconic image from President-elect Barack Obama’s election campaign enters into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian at the National Portrait Gallery. Appropriately, they plan to hang it up on inauguration day. The purchase was made … Continue reading →

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Manifest Hope: DC – Art Contest

Posted on December 29, 2008 by juggernut3

As previously mentioned (here), Manifest Hope will be making a pop-up gallery stop in Washington D.C. the weekend preceding the Presidential Inauguration: January 17th-19th. Much like its incredibly successful Denver predecessor, Manifest Hope: DC is offering a chance to participate in … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Manifest HOPE Gallery – DC

Posted on December 24, 2008 by juggernut3

Get ready Washington D.C., because January is going to be a busy month. Sure, the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama is the big event. But if that isn’t enough, Manifest Hope will be stopping into town. After a momentous “hit … Continue reading →

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Time PotY Cover: Obama by Shepard Fairey

Posted on December 17, 2008 by juggernut3

On Friday, December 19th, TIME Magazine will release its “Person of the Year” issue. The winner… President Elect Barack Obama. He will get the cover of the magazine of course, but what image/photograph did Time use? They went to the … Continue reading →

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Shepard Fairey x Barack Obama: Vote print

Posted on October 23, 2008 by juggernut3

We have confirmed that the new Obama ”VOTE“ image which Shepard Fairey and AM premiered in DC will indeed be made into an official print to be sold on Barack Obama’s website! It should drop in the weeks prior to … Continue reading →

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