Mayday: The Art of Shepard Fairey
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.09152011-35-1
Object Type
Book
Author
Jeffrey Deitch
(American, 1952)
Gifter
Shepard Fairey
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Author
Shepard Fairey
(American, 1970)
Date
2011
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 12 3/8 in (1.6 cm x 24.1 cm x 31.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with front cover artwork depicting the American flag in inverted colors with symbols of different belief systems inside the stars and various symbols throughout the graphic. There is a black stripe along the spine with gold embossed title text. Title page is signed by the artist.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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