The Barack Obama HOPE poster, created by artist Shepard Fairey, is one of the most recognizable images associated with the 2008 US election. It stands to reason, then, that people are going use it as a tool of parody.
There are now graphic design tutorials available online which teach people how to make their own Obama poster, and there are even ready-made posters which allow anyone to enter their own text instead of ‘HOPE’.
It seems no stone has been left unturned in this collection of offensive HOPE posters.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Parody Posters
- Opportunity for graphic design tutorials and ready-made posters that allow customization for creating parody posters.
- User-generated Art
- Potential for online platforms or apps that enable users to create their own political art using popular symbols or images.
- Controversial Political Art
- Space for artists to create thought-provoking and potentially offensive political artwork using well-known symbols or figures.
Where This Applies
- Graphic Design
- Opportunity for graphic design professionals to offer tutorials and services for creating customizable parody posters.
- Online Platforms
- Potential for online platforms or apps to facilitate the creation and sharing of user-generated political art.
- Art and Design
- Space for artists to explore controversial political themes and create visually striking artwork using popular symbols or figures.
