Shephard Fairey isn’t the only artist to capture the zeitgeist of this historic year through the visage of President-elect Barack Obama. Throughout Miami, Mr. Obama was seemingly everywhere, as works featuring his likeness were given prominence by exhibitors. One couldn’t help but feel comforted by this collective embrace of the potential he represents, even as news of the economic crisis continued to put a damper on the fair.
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Barack Obama at Art Basel Miami Beach 2008
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