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Emeritus Prof Christopher May

The Q. of appropriation in the is always vexed: is it justifiable use of publicly visible resources, or theft of someone else's work & creativity?

This is a long running debate, but in its latest iteration around Lynn Goldsmith's win against the foundation, the aspect of the Q. around the (re)use of has come into clear focus.

What you think about this case will depend on how you see 'ownership' in !

h/t @drrimmer @glynmoody

news.artnet.com/art-world/lynn

Artnet NewsLynn Goldsmith Told an Artist to Remove His Own Prince Paintings, Inspired by Her Lawsuit Against the Warhol Foundation, From Instagram | Artnet NewsRyan Sandison Montgomery made a painting inspired by the Lynn Goldsmith and Andy Warhol Supreme Court case. She told him to take it down.