Even though former Illinois Governor Blagojevich can no longer run for office, he keeps running - jogging to keep himself fit.
A Chicago artist is keeping the image of the disgraced Governor alive in the minds and hearts of Chicagoans by anonymously stenciling images of a jogging Blago on various walls throughout the city.
Depicted wearing his signature black jogging suit and sporting his perfect helmet of hair, the Ex-Governor looks more like he’s running from the law than out for a jog.
A legitimate question to ask is: Did the publicity hungry Blago commission these himself?
What's Driving This Trend
- Street Art Resurgence
- The rise of anonymous street artists creating provocative and engaging artwork presents opportunities for urban art projects and tourism.
- Politically Charged Art
- Artists using political figures as inspiration can open opportunities for cultural commentary and merchandise sales.
- Satirical Guerrilla Marketing
- Using humor and satire to create street art can open avenues for businesses to create novel and engaging advertising campaigns.
Who This Affects Most
- Art & Culture
- Art institutions, galleries, and non-profits can leverage street art for non-traditional marketing efforts and to attract new audiences.
- Political Communications
- Political campaigns and advocacy groups can hire street artists to create thought-provoking public art that challenges the status quo.
- Merchandise
- Street art inspired t-shirts, posters, and other popular items can be sold as lucrative souvenirs for tourists and collectors alike.
