Shepard Fairey is probably best known for his iconic, stylized portrait of Barack Obama, accented by the word “HOPE,” one of the most memorable images of  the last presidential campaign. He originally gained notoriety by translating pop culture imagery into guerilla propaganda campaigns, most prominently with his ubiquitous “OBEYâ€Â images. Fairey’s recent work involves complex, multi-layered… Continue reading “The Public Works” by Shepard Fairey
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Max Gerber’s My Heart vs.The Real World
One year ago today, photographer Max Gerber caught my attention as a guest on The Charlie Rose Show (above). Gerber spoke with Rose about My Heart vs. The Real World. a documentary project that explores the lives of children with congenital heart disease through pictures and interviews. A book by the same name was published… Continue reading Max Gerber’s My Heart vs.The Real World