I thought I heard a rumor this man will be headed here soon, or was just here. If he is coming, let's hope he gets out of jail here soon.
The controversial street artist who gained fame with his red, white and blue posters of President Barack Obama was arrested in Boston Friday night, Boston police said.
Shepard Fairey, 38, was arrested on two outstanding warrants as he was about to enter an exhibition of his work at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Fairey was charged with damage to property for having painted two Boston area locations with graffiti, spokesman James Kenneally said.
Fairey told the Los Angeles Times last year that his "Obey Giant" street art campaign had led to his arrest many times.
Boston police said he had painted his "Andre The Giant" graffiti near an entrance to the Massachusetts Turpike and the Boston University bridge across the Charles River.
"Other locations within Boston have been located with the suspect’s ‘Obey' variations. Those locations are under investigation," Kenneally said.
Very hip, being arrested for your art.
I wish I was that cool :-).
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