Many people were enthralled by the prospect of having Obama as president and even if some of them are less excited today, one image is still very much alive in their memory. Shepard Fairey has been a source of inspiration for young people for the last two decades, starting with the obey giant image, also known as “Andre the Giant Has a Posse”. Always bursting with inspiration, he came up with another iconic poster in 2008, one which is now easily recognizable.
President Obama was depicted by Shepard Fairey in the “Hope” print, and the image was so powerful that made quite an impact on the electors. It didn’t probably change the outcome of the elections, but the inspired association between the candidate’s name and the notion of hope was worth considering. This particular print has become the all-time best seller, something that is quite impressive given the success Shepard Fairey had since starting the obey giant campaign.
The original Obama hope image will wind up costing you a few thousand dollars, because there is a limited edition and few of them are available to buy. It is an investment worth making though, because art and wine are some of the few things, which gain more value in time. Anyway, since you are already browsing through the Shepard Fairey art collection and find the price for this particular poster a bit prohibitive, there are some alternatives. You can make your room more attractive without spending a fortune and buy less expensive obey giant prints, which are just as inspiring.
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