greg on February 5th, 2009

Obama Hope PosterA month after we learn the famous Obama Hope poster is headed for the Smithsonian, we find out the Associated Press is alleging copyright infringement of the photograph on which the poster is derived.

Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the poster, admits the use of the photograph, but claims it falls under “fair use” guidelines. The outcome of this may have important implications for photographers and artists – It’s worth keeping an eye on.

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