Art for Obama: Designing the Campaign for Change: Designing Manifest Hope and the Campaign for Change - Softcover

Shepard Fairey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810984989 ISBN 13: 9780810984981

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2009

Synopsis

Few events in recent memory have captivated the world's attention like that of Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign. Not only did it stir passionate political momentum, but it also inspired the creative talents of a world of artists, illustrators, and graphic designers. The iconic "Hope" portrait from influential designer Shepard Fairey became the face of the campaign, and more than ever before, graphic design became a central theme for winning the race. Comprised of collages, paintings, photo composites, prints, and computer-generated pieces, "Obama Art" showcases the well-known images of the campaign as well as less famous, but equally creative, pieces from around the globe. Amassed and edited by the Director of Design for BarackObama.com, Scott Thomas, this is a volume for all design aficionados as well as supporters of the 44th President of the U.S. who want a keepsake as uncommon as his extraordinary campaign.

About this title

About the Author

Shepard Fairey is a contemporary artist, graphic designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene. His work became more widely known in the 2008 United States Presidential Election, specifically his Barack Obama "HOPE" poster. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. His work is included in the collections at The Smithsonian, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810984989
• ISBN 13: 9780810984981
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Shepard Fairey, Jennifer Gross