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Openings: Manifest Equality – Los Angeles

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Ken

Manifest Equality (previewed), the latest brainchild of the good people who brought us the Manifest Hope shows (covered), opened this week in the trendy Hollywood and Vine area of Los Angeles.  Featuring a full lineup of some of our favorite … Continue reading →

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Preview: Manifest Equality – Pop Up Show

Posted on March 1, 2010 by juggernut3

Some of you may remember our coverage from DC during inauguration week where Shepard Fairey sponsored a pop up show called Manifest Hope. The show was a roaring success drawing together artists from across the nation in their support of … 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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Manifest Hope – Inauguration Party: Shepard Fairey x friends

Posted on January 22, 2009 by juggernut3

Manifest Hope: DC zenithed with a sensational party on it’s final night, Monday. On the eve of the presidential inauguration, the artists and volunteers that led the charge of Barack Obama’s triumphant grassroots campaign celebrated with a star-studded event that rivaled many of … 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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Openings: Manifest Hope DC

Posted on January 18, 2009 by juggernut3

The Manifest Hope: DC exhibition, showcasing the spirit of the grass-root artist movement, officially opened it’s doors Saturday morning, but Friday night, select VIPs and friends were invited to preview the pop-up gallery.  The packed house reflected the energy that … Continue reading →

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Preview: Manifest Hope DC

Posted on January 16, 2009 by juggernut3

AM brings you a preview from the ever busy set up at the “pop-up” Manifest Hope gallery at the Nation’s capital.  Tomorrow is almost here, and the gallery is set to open at 10 am for all the people who … Continue reading →

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Process: Manifest Hope DC – Mike Murphy

Posted on January 15, 2009 by juggernut3

What a difference a day makes… Well, another 24 hours later and the Manifest Hope DC show is beginning to take shape! What caught our eye during the madness are the installation and works by on site artist Mike Murphy. … Continue reading →

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Setup: Manifest Hope – DC

Posted on January 14, 2009 by juggernut3

AM is on-site at Manifest Hope DC and it is getting hectic at the gallery. It’s midnight here and the crew of over 30 volunteers are now running on Red Bull and Red Stripe. We are at ground zero of … 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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