Election Day 2008 is here! It’s time to Rock the VOTE!

1. Make sure everyone you know that is a registered voter goes to vote! Every vote can make a difference.

2. Find your polling place and any other voting info at www.rockthevote.com/electioncenter

3. And yes, your vote will count. If you run into trouble, don’t hesitate to call Rock the Vote at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. Take a photo or video and post it at blog.rockthevote.com. And if an election official tells you you’re not on the rolls, demand to vote (even if it’s with a provisional ballot) and call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

4. Document any voter disenfranchisement through Video The Vote. Find out how here: http://videothevote.org/

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Check out this article on Shepard talking about Obama. Special thanks to Super Touch.
Read the article here.

www.supertouchart.com

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UPDATE!!!

New videos just updated featuring Ione Sky, Tony Alva, Flea, John Taylor (Duran Duran), Will.i.am, Saul Williams, and more.

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Amanda and I would like to thank all of the people who generously donated their time, talents, and resources to bring this project to life. The range of emotions and inspirations in these spots are an indication of how broadly and profoundly Barack Obama has inspired a few of todays creative leaders. Please check these spots out.

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As we start looking toward the weekend… We are days away from the most important political event young people will most likely witness in their lifetime.  And as the world changes, our country, too, is faced with the decision to move forward or stay in the past.   For the next couple of days you will be continuously exposed to links, videos, and literature (on OBEYGIANT.com) that will help you decide which road our country should travel.  We at OBEY believe in change and we hope you do to….

Check out this short film created by one of the animators of the Simpsons.
http://whyobamafilm.org/

This or that… you may remember this classic, now revisited with an OBAMA twist.
See video HERE

New Obama “VOTE” Print by Shepard Fairey, Only Available at BarackObama.com
Purchase Print HERE

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PRINT IS SOLD OUT!

This Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) print collaboration was mostly executed by my friend and co-worker Ernesto Yerena with a little help from me. Ernesto is the closest thing to an apprentice I’ve ever had, but beyond just learning my art and design style, he brings his own influences into the mix at our studio. Read what Ernesto has to say about the inspiration for the print.
-Shepard

Being from the border-towns of El Centro CA, U.S. / Mexicali B.C., MX  I have always been proud of both of my cultures and never belonged to one particular group or subculture.  Since Mexicali is more of a modern city compared to most cities in the southern region of Mexico I never really got to experience the full effect of the Day of the Dead until I moved to Los Angeles where I see iconic DOTD sculptures, painting, posters , etc.. really often because of the Latin population that originates from southern region of Mexico and throughout Latin America.  Overtime the DOTD culture has been adopted by many different people not just latinos from skaters to art collectors which is a good example of the same type of cultural overlay that has made this country what it is.  This image is my interpretation of your typical DOTD skull that symbolizes my heritage, my home of LA, and what we do here at Obey Giant.
-Ernesto

Edition of 300, Signed by Shepard and Ernesto, On sale 11/1/08
Purchase Here

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Barack Obama x Z-Trip x Shepard Fairey x Fresh Pressed from Barack On! Obamathon on Vimeo.

Looks good, Nic and Z!