If you want to span a picture into several shapes. How do you do it?

Start with a couple of vector shapes. I used some squares, make a pattern at your wish. Select all your vector shapes and go to Object > Compound paths > Make

Now your vector shapes will handle as one shape.

With the Compound path selected go to File > Place and navigate to the picture you want. The picture (or logo) is now divided into each vector object.

The image can be altered with the Direct selection tool (white arrow). You can apply different effects, I used a drop shadow.

But you can also alter the individual shapes with the direct selection tool

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