Mishegaas for Jan. 26, 2009

He cleans up well: Artist Shepard Fairey at the induction of his iconic Obama portrait into the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.. Photo via Supertouch.

Sometimes I’m just too lazy to blog and too exasperated to discuss politics.

• This month’s “Harper’s Index” offers an illuminating and horrifying retrospective of the Bush era. [Harper's]
• Designers Thomas Fuchs and Felix Sockwell deconstruct the RNC elephant logo. [Thomas Fuchs]
• From Andre’s posse to the Smithsonian: Street artist Shepard Fairey’s now archetypal Obama portrait has been inducted into the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.. [Supertouch]
• In an international effort entitled “Buy my street art,” artist Mr Talion responds to the ongoing commodification and commercialization of street art. [Flickr]
• Where do you want to wake up tomorrow? [Fifty People One Question]
• Al Farrow’s collection of sanctuaries and religious articles sculpted from weapons includes a menorah made from handguns and ammunition. [Al Farrow]
• Monty Python’s content-rich YouTube channel increased their online DVD sales by 2300%. [Mashable]
• L.A.’s Gallery 1988 is hosting an exhibition of dopetastic artwork inspired by the Beastie Boys through Jan. 29. [Under The Influence]

Tags: Art, politics, street art