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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Michael Jacob on Mar 13, 2008 20:32:51 GMT 1, Ok, this is a little off topic. I was back at the Obama site looking at Sheps work. I see its in the "artists for obama" section. That would lead one to believe more art from different artists is on the horizon. Having said that, Ive got an idea for Damien Hirst. Ive always wanted a LSD or Opium print, but cant find one I can afford. Here my concept, now all we need to do is get Damien to do it (which im sure he wont  ! Anyway, if elected, Obama would be the 44th President of the United States.
CrAZy JakE
Ok, this is a little off topic. I was back at the Obama site looking at Sheps work. I see its in the "artists for obama" section. That would lead one to believe more art from different artists is on the horizon. Having said that, Ive got an idea for Damien Hirst. Ive always wanted a LSD or Opium print, but cant find one I can afford. Here my concept, now all we need to do is get Damien to do it (which im sure he wont ! Anyway, if elected, Obama would be the 44th President of the United States. CrAZy JakE |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by army1 on Mar 14, 2008 5:25:08 GMT 1, I respect your view Bongo. I honestly can't purport to have much of an educated insight into this. However, personally, I believe having a Black president in the USA would lead to great change and indeed would be a great change in itself. Whether this will happen within the next decade or two, who knows? I somehow doubt that the USA is ready to accept a Black man as president. I suspect Hilary will increasingly play on this in terms of justifying her campaign. I do hear your point about the pervasive, distracting and often pathetic cult of personality but I agree with Shep's comments about his Obama prints on the site and feel they justify why this is an important piece of art in the history of the USA. I think a good counter-print would be one depicting Hilary practising her script whilst sitting on the toilet; thereby demonstrating her dedication to the cause, giving an insight into motions of a clearly hardworking presidential campaigner.  It could be called, 'If it floats you've got too much fat in your diet'.
Re: future change in america - You have a woman that is getting a good chunk of the country's support for president - That is pretty radical as well and in no measure less likely to produce changed attitudes in the general population. I'd love to see Obama suddenly wake up a woman and witness the reaction of his supporters... do you think they'd be down for a black woman president? No? Shouldn't we stop and think about the implications of that for a second?
Here's something I find interesting: You can measure the resistance and even hostility toward the idea of a woman as Commander-in-Chief by measuring the kind of sexist comments this race is generating. What if negative comments about Obama came in the form of racism to the degree the comments about Clinton are sexist - each reflecting the "difference" of the candidate being BLACK or a WOMAN? This would not be tolerated. But perverse sexist comments are not only allowed, but cheered while racist comments are of course taboo (as they should be). Either of these things are equally grotesque IMO and not helpful when you need to examine the candidate's paper trail (and I'm not referring to posters!)
When you look at it this way, maybe electing a woman president would indeed be the more difficult and radical change for America. ?
I respect your view Bongo. I honestly can't purport to have much of an educated insight into this. However, personally, I believe having a Black president in the USA would lead to great change and indeed would be a great change in itself. Whether this will happen within the next decade or two, who knows? I somehow doubt that the USA is ready to accept a Black man as president. I suspect Hilary will increasingly play on this in terms of justifying her campaign. I do hear your point about the pervasive, distracting and often pathetic cult of personality but I agree with Shep's comments about his Obama prints on the site and feel they justify why this is an important piece of art in the history of the USA. I think a good counter-print would be one depicting Hilary practising her script whilst sitting on the toilet; thereby demonstrating her dedication to the cause, giving an insight into motions of a clearly hardworking presidential campaigner. It could be called, 'If it floats you've got too much fat in your diet'. Re: future change in america - You have a woman that is getting a good chunk of the country's support for president - That is pretty radical as well and in no measure less likely to produce changed attitudes in the general population. I'd love to see Obama suddenly wake up a woman and witness the reaction of his supporters... do you think they'd be down for a black woman president? No? Shouldn't we stop and think about the implications of that for a second? Here's something I find interesting: You can measure the resistance and even hostility toward the idea of a woman as Commander-in-Chief by measuring the kind of sexist comments this race is generating. What if negative comments about Obama came in the form of racism to the degree the comments about Clinton are sexist - each reflecting the "difference" of the candidate being BLACK or a WOMAN? This would not be tolerated. But perverse sexist comments are not only allowed, but cheered while racist comments are of course taboo (as they should be). Either of these things are equally grotesque IMO and not helpful when you need to examine the candidate's paper trail (and I'm not referring to posters!) When you look at it this way, maybe electing a woman president would indeed be the more difficult and radical change for America. ? |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Filipino Box Spring Hog on Mar 14, 2008 5:30:37 GMT 1, Ok, this is a little off topic. I was back at the Obama site looking at Sheps work. I see its in the "artists for obama" section. That would lead one to believe more art from different artists is on the horizon. Having said that, Ive got an idea for Damien Hirst. Ive always wanted a LSD or Opium print, but cant find one I can afford. Here my concept, now all we need to do is get Damien to do it (which im sure he wont ! Anyway, if elected, Obama would be the 44th President of the United States. CrAZy JakE
dude, that's brilliant - make the print yourself!
Ok, this is a little off topic. I was back at the Obama site looking at Sheps work. I see its in the "artists for obama" section. That would lead one to believe more art from different artists is on the horizon. Having said that, Ive got an idea for Damien Hirst. Ive always wanted a LSD or Opium print, but cant find one I can afford. Here my concept, now all we need to do is get Damien to do it (which im sure he wont ! Anyway, if elected, Obama would be the 44th President of the United States. CrAZy JakE dude, that's brilliant - make the print yourself! |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by James Smith 77 on Mar 14, 2008 5:36:43 GMT 1,
Edgy and no doubt brilliant. I really really like that print.
Edgy and no doubt brilliant. I really really like that print.
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Michael Jacob
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Michael Jacob on Mar 14, 2008 12:43:22 GMT 1, im working on it right now. ill have an update shortly. i was up most of the night messing around with it!
im working on it right now. ill have an update shortly. i was up most of the night messing around with it!
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Filipino Box Spring Hog on Mar 14, 2008 15:07:33 GMT 1, im working on it right now. ill have an update shortly. i was up most of the night messing around with it!
nice!
im working on it right now. ill have an update shortly. i was up most of the night messing around with it! nice! |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Michael Jacob on Mar 14, 2008 16:16:19 GMT 1, Im uploading images right now. Ill be listing it for sale in about 5-10 minutes in the "art and auction" section of the forum. This is a unique piece. If the response is good, Ill probably do a few more, but they will be different in size. this will be an edition of one. If a future one (or more) is done, it will PROBABLY be done a larger sheet of paper but use the same graphic...
Im uploading images right now. Ill be listing it for sale in about 5-10 minutes in the "art and auction" section of the forum. This is a unique piece. If the response is good, Ill probably do a few more, but they will be different in size. this will be an edition of one. If a future one (or more) is done, it will PROBABLY be done a larger sheet of paper but use the same graphic...
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by 1800garrett on Feb 6, 2008 20:11:40 GMT 1, When is the Madness going to stop? I just saw a Obey Obama go for $1800?
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260208384881
www.Expressobeans/public/detail.php/71959
These prints were $50 two weeks ago. The one that just sold went for 3800% more than cost? Move over Banksy, Faile and Micallef, Obama is in town! I mean really, he didn't even win super tuesday? I wonder how much this print will go for if he wins the general election?
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by manchestermike on Feb 6, 2008 20:22:28 GMT 1, It's fecking awful... Shep laziness at it's best... and nailing his colours so firmly to a political mast could come back and bite him in the arse
It's fecking awful... Shep laziness at it's best... and nailing his colours so firmly to a political mast could come back and bite him in the arse
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Deleted on Feb 6, 2008 20:32:28 GMT 1, As an American, it's refreshing to see someone take a side. Whether you agree wtih it or not. The current political race is very confusing as the line between Liberals and Conservatives is not only grayed, but non-existant. good on shep for taking a side.
As an American, it's refreshing to see someone take a side. Whether you agree wtih it or not. The current political race is very confusing as the line between Liberals and Conservatives is not only grayed, but non-existant. good on shep for taking a side.
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Michael Jacob on Feb 6, 2008 20:37:59 GMT 1, The prices are beyond crazy. what happens if Obama drops out? Talk about getting lost in the moment. The other thing I find interesting is why they arent printing more. not only do they claim they want to keep prices down, they claim to support obama. if thats the case, why not print tons more, sell more, and give more to the obama cause?
The prices are beyond crazy. what happens if Obama drops out? Talk about getting lost in the moment. The other thing I find interesting is why they arent printing more. not only do they claim they want to keep prices down, they claim to support obama. if thats the case, why not print tons more, sell more, and give more to the obama cause?
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by melmoth on Feb 6, 2008 23:25:32 GMT 1, Last time they printed more - the so called 'paster' versions - you could buy them from Obey 5 for $15. They are being sold for $200 a pop now.
Last time they printed more - the so called 'paster' versions - you could buy them from Obey 5 for $15. They are being sold for $200 a pop now.
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by 1800garrett on Feb 6, 2008 23:28:18 GMT 1, None of these have actually sold yet as they're not shipped, Shep seems pretty pissed off about it all, they're talking about cancelling orders.
That would be the funniest thing ever!!!
None of these have actually sold yet as they're not shipped, Shep seems pretty pissed off about it all, they're talking about cancelling orders. That would be the funniest thing ever!!! |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by sausageboonwee on Feb 7, 2008 0:50:24 GMT 1, I think it would be pretty unfair on anyone who was genuine. Ebay has a lot to answer for. It would be like Bruce Springsteen cancelling his tour as people were touting his tickets. Or someone good.
I think it would be pretty unfair on anyone who was genuine. Ebay has a lot to answer for. It would be like Bruce Springsteen cancelling his tour as people were touting his tickets. Or someone good.
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by bobbymeachamjr on Feb 7, 2008 1:25:05 GMT 1, sad thing is Obama and Hillary are not much different in the grand scheme of things. All you need to know about obama is that his major demographic is the wealthy and the majority of the poor support Hillary? hmmm Sound strange for the potentially "first" black president? Check out the policies...
sad thing is Obama and Hillary are not much different in the grand scheme of things. All you need to know about obama is that his major demographic is the wealthy and the majority of the poor support Hillary? hmmm Sound strange for the potentially "first" black president? Check out the policies...
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Philippe on Feb 7, 2008 1:34:09 GMT 1, That is a really interesting point, you can also see based on, which states they won that the hispanic populations vote is essential to capture, which I think Hillary has done quite well.
Look at california after the debates and how Mrs. Arnold supported Obama a lot of people thought he would of won the state.
That is a really interesting point, you can also see based on, which states they won that the hispanic populations vote is essential to capture, which I think Hillary has done quite well.
Look at california after the debates and how Mrs. Arnold supported Obama a lot of people thought he would of won the state.
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by 1800garrett on Feb 7, 2008 2:25:55 GMT 1, Guys, we are getting off topic, I wanted to know what people thought of the crazy azz prices on the bay.
Guys, we are getting off topic, I wanted to know what people thought of the crazy azz prices on the bay.
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by bullet on Feb 7, 2008 3:06:35 GMT 1, When is the Madness going to stop?
It wont and if it does people will moan that there is no market.
Its only worth what someone is willing to pay, if thats ยฃ800 odd then so be it, why be so surprised?
When is the Madness going to stop? It wont and if it does people will moan that there is no market. Its only worth what someone is willing to pay, if thats ยฃ800 odd then so be it, why be so surprised? |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by wildbill on Feb 7, 2008 4:30:08 GMT 1, this print is way too optimistic for my liking. why couldn't shepard fairey photoshop bush's head on hitler's body like everyone else. that would be much better.
this print is way too optimistic for my liking. why couldn't shepard fairey photoshop bush's head on hitler's body like everyone else. that would be much better. |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by tomjedimaster on Feb 7, 2008 6:31:46 GMT 1, i drove through hollywood and LA tonight and the "pasters" appear to be all over the place. most obama supporters do not know any details of his political agenda. they just like the way he carries himself on TV and in radio interviews. Now he has the support of many pop and movies stars, well the rest of the public will follow.
a hillary poster would be worth much more in the long run...as it will be rarer 
i drove through hollywood and LA tonight and the "pasters" appear to be all over the place. most obama supporters do not know any details of his political agenda. they just like the way he carries himself on TV and in radio interviews. Now he has the support of many pop and movies stars, well the rest of the public will follow. a hillary poster would be worth much more in the long run...as it will be rarer |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by Dead Elvis on Feb 7, 2008 16:33:20 GMT 1, sad thing is Obama and Hillary are not much different in the grand scheme of things...
They are different enough, and factor in all of the scandals Hillary has constantly been involved with, from Whitewater in 1979 all the way up to 2007 (criminal investigation, numerous fundraiser frauds, etc etc)...talk about major character flaws...
Good luck finding dirt like that on Obama.
sad thing is Obama and Hillary are not much different in the grand scheme of things... They are different enough, and factor in all of the scandals Hillary has constantly been involved with, from Whitewater in 1979 all the way up to 2007 (criminal investigation, numerous fundraiser frauds, etc etc)...talk about major character flaws... Good luck finding dirt like that on Obama. |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by bobbymeachamjr on Feb 7, 2008 16:45:12 GMT 1, sad thing is Obama and Hillary are not much different in the grand scheme of things... They are different enough, and factor in all of the scandals Hillary has constantly been involved with, from Whitewater in 1979 all the way up to 2007 (criminal investigation, numerous fundraiser frauds, etc etc)...talk about major character flaws... Good luck finding dirt like that on Obama.
lol, won't get into it but did you even watch the South Carolina debate? Ummm yeah the part where Obama helped a slum lord and got a piece of land for it?
www.suntimes.com/news/sweet/761074,CST-NWS-rezko27.article
In any case, if you really think Obama and Hillary are much different at this point, good luck.
sad thing is Obama and Hillary are not much different in the grand scheme of things... They are different enough, and factor in all of the scandals Hillary has constantly been involved with, from Whitewater in 1979 all the way up to 2007 (criminal investigation, numerous fundraiser frauds, etc etc)...talk about major character flaws... Good luck finding dirt like that on Obama. lol, won't get into it but did you even watch the South Carolina debate? Ummm yeah the part where Obama helped a slum lord and got a piece of land for it? www.suntimes.com/news/sweet/761074,CST-NWS-rezko27.article In any case, if you really think Obama and Hillary are much different at this point, good luck. |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by maadbeats on Feb 7, 2008 17:10:51 GMT 1, I dont understand why people believe in this guy so much. He has absolutely no experience. Been in the Senate for what 3 years. Been running for President for 2. Change for the sake of change is always good. And yes the prices for this print are absurd.
I dont understand why people believe in this guy so much. He has absolutely no experience. Been in the Senate for what 3 years. Been running for President for 2. Change for the sake of change is always good. And yes the prices for this print are absurd.
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by 1800garrett on Feb 7, 2008 17:20:56 GMT 1, How crazy are the prices of the Obama prints selling on ebay? [computer voice]
How crazy are the prices of the Obama prints selling on ebay? [computer voice]
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by stuey09 on Feb 7, 2008 17:32:05 GMT 1, How crazy are the prices of the Obama prints selling on ebay? [computer voice]
Whatever way you look at it, it's still a picture of a politician and therefore only fit to wipe your arse on it.
Why has no one invented Thatcher quilted toilet roll?
How crazy are the prices of the Obama prints selling on ebay? [computer voice] Whatever way you look at it, it's still a picture of a politician and therefore only fit to wipe your arse on it. Why has no one invented Thatcher quilted toilet roll? |
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by maadbeats on Feb 7, 2008 17:34:32 GMT 1,
I am on it. Brillant
GArrett, he did win super tuesday. By states and deligates. Also by fundraising in Jan. Doubled hillary. She had to throw in 5million of her own money just to have a chance. Hillary was celebrating like she won as well. What a putts
I am on it. Brillant
GArrett, he did win super tuesday. By states and deligates. Also by fundraising in Jan. Doubled hillary. She had to throw in 5million of her own money just to have a chance. Hillary was celebrating like she won as well. What a putts
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by bobbymeachamjr on Feb 7, 2008 17:40:03 GMT 1, to me Obama would potentially be the first "non white" president vs the first "black" president hype. Theres something fundamentall wrong when the supposed first black president is labeled a "wine democrat" while somebody like hillary is a "beer democrat"...
to me Obama would potentially be the first "non white" president vs the first "black" president hype. Theres something fundamentall wrong when the supposed first black president is labeled a "wine democrat" while somebody like hillary is a "beer democrat"...
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Shepard Fairey โข Obama Prints, by inkdigital on Feb 12, 2008 5:38:42 GMT 1, one up for 10,000... the only thing that will change is the president but we already know that.
one up for 10,000... the only thing that will change is the president but we already know that.
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! Anyway, if elected, Obama would be the 44th President of the United States. 
It could be called, 'If it floats you've got too much fat in your diet'.
