The Obama Art Report

Releases – Ernesto Yerena’s “Fidel”

February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Former Shepard Fairey assistant Ernesto Yerena released two colorways of his latest print, “Fidel” earlier today. The followup to his “El Che” from a few months ago, Ernesto’s latest continues his strong and well influenced style. Both colorways are available now through his online store (here).

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New Burlesque Test Prints

February 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The good folks over at Burlesque Design have released a recently unearthed batch of their crazy test prints. Long time readers will remember the last time they did this (here), I purchased a couple myself back then and was pretty darn happy with the results! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Burlesque, check out the interview we did with them (here).
To view the test prints, check out this link:
http://burlesquedesign.com/store/p_testprintbonanza.htm

Check out the other Obama test prints after the jump!

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Haiti Fundraiser – Shepard Fairey and Studio Number One

February 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Shepard Fairey, who is never one to pass up the opportunity to use art for a good cause, will be releasing this Haiti Fundraiser print this Friday, February 5th.  Using a photograph by Tao Ruspoli, Shepard and Studio Number One’s Cleon Peterson and Casey Ryder have designed a fun and uplifting print for these somewhat somber times.  The Relief for Haiti print will be $50, with 100% of the proceeds being donated, and will be signed and numbered.  There is no word on the scheduled drop time, so get your f5 buttons warmed up and ready!

Courtesy of Obey Giant.

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Haiti Fundraiser – “Help Haiti” @ StolenSpace

January 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Photographer Jeff Antebi has teamed up with London’s StolenSpace gallery to launch an online fundraiser for the people of Haiti. Antebi visited Haiti twice last year (you can read his experiences here) and will be releasing editioned prints of his photography to help raise funds for Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders. The prints are limited to runs of 150, are priced at a very affordable $64.50 each and are available through StolenSpace.

This post originally appeared on another site I write for (check it out!) – Arrested Motion

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Haiti Fundraiser – D*Face Un-American Graffiti Publisher’s Proofs

January 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Lahoda Fine Arts and Jet Set Graffiti have just opened the doors to their vaults and are making their exclusive publisher proof editions of the recent sold out D*Face “Un-American Graffiti” screenprint available for purchase.  To make this release even better, 100% of the profits from this sale will be donated to Haiti relief efforts!

I recently visited Modern Multiples (the printers of this edition) for Arrested Motion, if you’re interested, check it out!

http://arrestedmotion.com/2009/12/releasesstudio-visit-dface-x-modern-multiples/

To purchase one of 10 proofs, click here:

http://www.jetsetgraffiti.com/2010/01/27/dface-unamerican-graffiti-proofs/

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Shepard Fairey to face criminal charges in AP case

January 28, 2010 · 1 Comment

Say it ain’t so Shep!  According to the LA Times :

“A judge in New York revealed today that artist Shepard Fairey is facing a criminal investigation in connection with his admitted misconduct in the ongoing legal case with the Associated Press, according to reports.

Read the rest of the article after the jump, or by clicking the link above.

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Haiti Fundraiser – David Choe’s Haitian Girl

January 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

OAR favorite David Choe has just released (for pre-order) a new print to benefit the current relief efforts in Haiti.  Choe has paid out of pocket for the costs and will be donating 100% of the proceeds to Wyclef Jean’s Yele-Haiti foundation.

The prints will ship out on Feb. 21st and are available for purchase here:

http://www.hemwayindustries.com/

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Saber on MSNBC

January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Los Angeles graffiti artist Saber appeared on MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan Show yesterday in defense of his American Flag piece; which as you may remember was a finalist in the recent Health Reform Video Challenge.  Check it out!

Courtesy of Jet Set Graffiti

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Haiti Fundraiser – Totem II by Josh Keyes

January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Josh Keyes and the good folks over at Tiny Showcase will be releasing this 8″x10″ giclee on Tuesday January 26th.  The print will be available for one full week and 50% of the $30 cost will be donated to Partners In Health’s ongoing relief efforts in Haiti.  Josh’s prints tend to sell out very, very quickly so this is a great opportunity for fans and a great way to donate money to the Haitian relief effort.

via The Artchival Forum

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Propaganda Posters from WWI and WWII

January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The ASIFA – Hollywood Animation Archive recently reposted an article on the effects and differences propaganda had for both sides of the two World Wars. Through some fascinating side by side comparisons Stephen Worth dissects how both beneficial and disadvantageous propaganda can be… Check it out here.

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