Designing Obama

Thursday, January 28, 2010

I remember during Obama’s run for presidency documenting and collecting all of the art inspired by and supporting his campaign. It was fascinating to watch; from Shepard Fairey and Scott Hansen to Chuck Anderson and Cody Hudson, the list of artists that fought for change through their craft is long and deep. Realizing the significance of this grassroots movement, the Obama camp is putting together a book called Designing Obama which documents how art helped fuel his campaign.

Designing Obama from mas / menos on Vimeo.

Freedom Rhythm & Sound: Revolutionary Jazz Cover Art

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Over the years, radio personality and DJ Gilles Peterson has unearthed a number of underground jazz albums, and his passion for the music has finally translated into his new book, Freedom Rhythm & Sound: Revolutionary Jazz Original Cover Art 1965-83. The collection focuses on albums of the spiritual, free and afrocentric variety from labels like BYG/Actuel, Strata East, Nimbus, ESP, and artists including Sun Ra, Phil Cohran, Pharoah Sanders, Prince Lasha, Hannibal Marvin Peterson, Lloyd McNeill and Marcus Belgrave. The collection is not only visually stunning, but also serves as a historical document, capturing a point in time when many artists sought freedom and black empowerment through their music.

And when you get tired of  looking, you can also listen with the CD or 2-volume LP which will be available soon. Highly recommended.

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