# Presidential Portrait Remakes Shepard Fairey Gives Obama's Image a Makeover for Rolling Stone By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepard-fairey-obama-artwork References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/shepherd-fairey-for-rolling-stone/) & [rollingstone](http://www.rollingstone.com) Shepard Fairey gave a makeover to Obama artwork for the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine. The bi-weekly publication is running an article which is an assessment of Obama's first six months at the [White House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ned-washington). Shepard Fairey's Obama artwork is quite well known and propelled Fairey from an [underground graffiti artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-obey) into a mainstream name. Long after President Obama leaves the White House, Shepard Fairey's Obama artwork will be iconic of the time. **Implications** - In a recent turn of events, more and more youth have been involved in politics. Because of the recent wave of encouragement from various media outlets, politics have become a popular topic among youth, making [political images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamala-harris-call-her-daddy) akin to celebrity status. Businesses can now market new products that align patriotism and politics because of this tendency to popularize political figures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Youth Involvement in Politics:** Businesses can market new products that align patriotism and politics to cater to the increasing interest in political figures among the youth. - **Popularization of Political Images:** Opportunities arise for businesses to create products that capitalize on the growing demand for political imagery as a form of celebrity culture. - **Blurring of Political and Pop Culture:** Businesses can explore innovative strategies that combine elements of politics and pop culture to appeal to a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Political Merchandise:** There is a rising market for merchandise that incorporates political figures, providing an opportunity for businesses to tap into this trend. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The increased popularity of political images creates a demand for marketing and advertising campaigns that leverage political figures to captivate audiences. - **Art and Design:** The fusion of politics and art allows for disruptive innovations in the field of art and design, opening up new avenues for creative expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music Magazine Cover NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stone.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Voting-Themed Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youve-got-the-power.md) - [Political Podcast Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-rogan-hosted-former-president-trump.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-obey.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Artist-Designed Streetwear Logos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olaolu-slawn-1.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md)