Dear PoPville – Who is on this Poster?

Dear PoPville,

I’ve seen the poster in several places around the city, usually in black and white and without the Obama 2012 references, and have always wondered what the significance is. Do you know who/what organization posts this and who is the person featured in the poster?

Does anyone remember the Washington Post article that interviewed the artist? I remember there was a big debate as to whether this was graffiti or art. Anyone remember the name of the artist and/or subject? Do the ones with the Obama 2012 references change your opinion of whether it is graffiti or art?