Yesterday I got Supply and Demand: The Art of Shepard Fairey. It's an incredible book that documents the rise of one of today's most popular propaganda artists. The "Obey Giant" logo I posted above is the product of Shepard's interest in subliminal advertising and iconography. His story of how one little sticker he created eventually took over the world is an amazing testament to what one person can do to change his environment.
A lot of his work was influenced by old propaganda posters from the Soviet Union and Germany, as well as our own "Buy War Bonds" art of WWII America. I love that kind of stuff... the big, bold colors and letters. The simplicity of the art is so affecting. There will be an exhibit of his work in DC later this month. Can't wait to go.
A lot of his work was influenced by old propaganda posters from the Soviet Union and Germany, as well as our own "Buy War Bonds" art of WWII America. I love that kind of stuff... the big, bold colors and letters. The simplicity of the art is so affecting. There will be an exhibit of his work in DC later this month. Can't wait to go.
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