Beauty and Transgression
I love the tension between beauty and rule-breaking. That's the power of street art.
Shepard Fairey
American street artist and activist known for the iconic Obama poster and graphic work advocating social change.
All moments: Shepard Fairey
- Art as Protest — Shepard Fairey
Art can be a tool for change. Good design can inspire people to take action.
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The street is a museum for people who don't visit museums. It's democracy of art.
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