Fiction that Matters

taskunrelatedthought:

What does freedom mean to you?

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paxmachina:

Unknown - Gafsa, Tunisia

theatlantic:

Shepard Fairey Avoids Jail by Being a Nice Guy

Shepard Fairey’s brush with the criminal justice system regarding his 2008 Barack Obama campaign poster is over, with the artist avoiding jail time because he’s such a nice guy. After a sentencing hearing Friday, Fairey walked with two years’ probation, 300 hours of community service, and a $25,000 fine, federal prosecutors announced on Friday.

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abbyjean:

Resistance Grows. From the Zoo Project in Tunisia by Mohamed Hanchi. (STREET ART UTOPIA)

androphilia:

Street Art By BR1

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The L.A. vs War project, held in 2011 using street art to promote peace.

It would be hard to claim that Shepard Fairey continues to be subversive, in my opinion, because of his embrace by the market and mainstream culture, two factors that usually, but don’t always, have a stultifying effect on courage.

But Fairey’s art continues to grow more intricate and stunning. I can’t tell you how often I’ve turned the corner in New York and thought, “wow, that is truly fantastic, what a blessing for this street corner, what a vision.” What’s more, he seems to genuinely give a damn about justice. March on, Mr. Fairey. 

brettdavisphotography:

Aung San Suu Kyi

model: kendal elder

makeup: ashley durko