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CSM wrote:

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Definitely an interesting read. The only problem I see with it is the fact he has now copyrighted images that were never his to begin with for profit.

If this wasn't the case, I would have no problem with him using these images and altering them to his needs as graffiti for dissemination to a MUCH wider audience...

in the art world we don't exactly say it that way CSM.

He has used the older imagery as icons to create his newer art and it is a common practice to some degree.

what is the difference is not that he used these images or copyrighted his versions (totally legal). The difference is exactly what the article points out - that he does not credit these older imagery and therefore let someone else do an expose.

His variations of the original imagery is totally acceptable and fully copyrightable. But his lack of candor is telling, presuming it is true that he has not previously mentioned his use of icons.

Keep in mind, it does not prevent anyone else from using the original imagery as their own source material, and if someone uses his interpretations as icons, he may have less of a "leg to stand on" against another artist than he may have had otherwise if he were to sue them.

That said, I find his uses of the original material quite well done.