Shepard Fairey’s Boston Billboards Are Legal!

Some photos have been popping up of various art covered billboards in Boston by Shepard Fairey, but it was unclear if they were paid for, liberated or otherwise. When contacted by email, the artist explained that it was the Institute of Contemporary Art who hooked up the spots via their “relationship with Clear Channel.” Initially he had reservations about working with the outdoor billboard company. “At first I was hesitant because of what I know about Clear Channel,” wrote Fairey. “But several variables made me change my mind.” He went onto to describe why the media conglomerate isn’t as evil as it used to be:

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