One of my very first posts to this blog was supposed to be about a Louis Vuitton bag, but ended up being about a huge copyright case concerning appropriation art and the fair use doctrine. The Cariou v. Prince case has made its way from the trial court (Southern District of New York) to the appellate court (Second Circuit), and is now back with the trial court. The Second Circuit reversed the district court, and remanded the case as to five works for further consideration under the standards set forth in the Second Circuit's opinion.
For a detailed discussion of the Second Circuit's opinion, look to these articles: Art in America Magazine, Hyperallergic (my favorite), NY Times, or the Gallerist.
Julie
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