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In October 2007, Shepard Fairey, who had created political street art critical of the US government and George W. Bush, discussed the Obama presidential campaign with publicist Yosi Sergant. Sergant contacted the Obama campaign to seek permission for Fairey to design an Obama poster, which was granted a few weeks before Super Tuesday.
Yosi Sergant (born 1976) is an American publicist and activist. [1] [2] He is known for his commissioning and management of the "Hope" poster created during the 2008 presidential election by Shepard Fairey and for creating the art exhibit and events Manifest Equality, Manifest Justice, and Manifest Hope.
The poster contains 20,000 words spoken by Obama during the campaign that are arranged as a portrait of Obama. [1] "Voz Unida" by Rafael López, released in October 2008, was a limited edition of 5,000, and retailed for $60. [4] "OBAMA 08" by Lance Wyman, released in October 2008, was a limited edition of 5,000, [1] and retailed for $60 ...
The artist behind the iconic “Hope” poster that became a prominent symbol of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign has created similar artwork for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid.
Shepard Fairey, founder of OBEY Clothing, echoed the vice president's "we're not going back" call as he revealed his latest work.
"Hope" – 2008 U.S. presidential campaign slogan of Barack Obama during the general election. "Ready for change, ready to lead" – Hillary Clinton campaign slogan, also "Big Challenges, Real Solutions: Time to Pick a President," "In to Win," "Working for Change, Working for You," and "The strength and experience to make change happen."
The nation's first African-American president promised 'hope and change' during his campaign and his address focused on a 'new era of responsibility.' President Barack Obama's first inauguration ...
In early 2007, the Obama campaign launched a social-networking site called my.barackobama.com, or MyBO for short, and recruited 24-year-old Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes to help develop the platform and their social networking strategy. [114] [115] MyBo became the hub of the campaign's online efforts to organize supporters. [116]