People of Michigan v. Frank Shepard Fairey

*646 Frank Shepard Fairey is an internationally acclaimed artist best known for creating a red, *647 white, and blue poster of then presidential candidate Barack Obama, entitled Hope . Fairey launched his career by designing stickers that adorned skateboards and t-shirts. Over the years, his artistic repertoire expanded to include posters, prints, and larger works, including murals. Fairey's work combines elements of graffiti and pop culture; his themes often thumb a nose at authority and champion dissent. Anyone can buy Fairey's portable artworks (including posters and stickers) from his website,…