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He was famous for ripping off other artists' work, yeah. I think thats why he's not considered in such flattering light. I know many well-trained artists who
by aa-jv 4y ago
He was famous for ripping off other artists' work, yeah. I think thats why he's not considered in such flattering light. I know many well-trained artists who agree that he was a hack and plagiarist - but that was his thing, after all...
- haskellandchill 4y agowarhol was an accomplished and talented draftsman
- aa-jv 4y agoHe gained fame mostly for his ripoffs, regardless of his skills.
- AlwaysRock 4y agoWeird that what you call ripping off many call the most recognized pieces of modern art.
- aa-jv 4y agoCritics, maybe. Judges, no: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/05/arts/design/warhol-copyright-appeals-court.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/05/arts/design/warhol-copyri...
- AlwaysRock 4y agoAh one judges decision on one piece out of how many?
- aa-jv 4y agoThe Supreme Court is a hell of a judge (of art): https://www.natlawreview.com/article/supreme-court-takes-andy-warhol-s-prince-series-fair-use-circuit-split https://www.natlawreview.com/article/supreme-court-takes-and...
- Bubble_Pop_22 4y agoSo did Led Zeppelin but nobody stood on stage for 4 hours every night like them. It's all about building up on other people's previous work.