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Shepard Fairey bombs Boston

Interviews, videos, slideshows, and more of America's favorite street artist

By PHOENIX STAFF | February 11, 2009

Hope, by Shepard Fairey

The Massachusetts-bred street artist Shepard Fairey returned to his home-turf this month to "bomb" the Phoenix offices, conduct interviews, and unveil his latest work at the ICA. Many may not jump at the name, but Fairey has been plastering walls and stickering newspaper boxes across the country for the last 20 years. His most recognizable image of late is the famous blue, red, and cream Barack Obama portrait that has been feveriously plastered on T-shirts, articles, and commercials for the last year. The Phoenix has more Shepard Fairey than we know what to do with! Check out our slideshows, videos, blog posts, reviews, and more from the bomber's latest trip home:

• Vandal-in-Chief
Shepard Fairey bombs the ICA, by Greg Cook

• Slideshow: Shepard Fairey, "Supply and Demand"
Images provided by Shepard Fairey's Obey Giant Art

• Arresting Shepard Fairey
It's about small minds, revenge, and embarrassing the mayor, Editorial

• Recap: Shepard Fairey at the ICA
A live account of the event, by Chris Faraone

• Understanding Shepard Fairey's arrest
By Chris Faraone

• Interview: Shepard Fairey
Poster Boy, by Evan Garza. For video of the interview, click here.

• Slideshow: Shepard Fairey slaps a mural on Phoenix offices
Photos by Caitlin Curran

Topics: Museum And Gallery , Barack Obama, STREET ART, Shepard Fairey, More

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