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Post by commandax on Jul 9, 2008 19:38:23 GMT -8
In the US, copyright law only protects an artwork for its owner (or heirs) for the lifetime of the artist, plus 70 years. These four images are in the public domain, as their authors have been dead more than 70 years. If that were not the case, there would still be a strong argument that the reinterpretations were done in the spirt of pastiche or homage. As long as the reinterpreted artwork could in no way be confused with the original artist's work, it falls into the "fair use" divide in copyright law. However, that's a murky area, and estates of recently deceased artists regularly strike down parodists and others who pay tribute to artists in this manner, citing droit moral, the "moral right" to protect the artist's honor or reputation (although this "right" is not an official part of US law). Mrs. Ted Geisel is infamous for this, as is the estate of Warhol – which is kind of ironic, considering how much pastiche Andy engaged in himself. Generally they win the battle, as they have money and legal resources with which their pasticheur can rarely compete, even though their actual legal footing is rather shaky. Looking at the show link, I see that a couple of the paintings reinterpreted were fairly recent – Keith Haring and Frida Kahlo, for example – but 90% of the source pieces were in the public domain, so they were fair game. Tessar's reinterpretation was of Gaugin's "The Spirit of the Dead Keep Watch," painted in 1892. Gaugin died in 1903. Here are the rest of the images on the show card: Van Gogh's "Still Life with 12 Sunflowers," painted in 1888. Van Gogh died in 1890.  John Everett Millais' "Ophelia," painted in 1852. Millais died in 1896.  Michelangelo's "Creation of Man," painted in 1512 in the Sistine Chapel.  |
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Post by marcusslo on Jul 15, 2008 22:15:17 GMT -8
wow
awesome. thanks for all that info
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Post by commandax on Jul 16, 2008 18:33:53 GMT -8
Tessar's piece for the m-modern/Hard Rock Hotel show this weekend. "Changing"  Tessar says, "I have been drawing a lot of buried tigers lately. I find a weird association with the quieted beasts. As great, mysterious and moving as they can be, being buried, they are humbled and exposed - forced to submissively observe the great world they are a part of. It's a lot like how I am feeling these days." |
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 16, 2008 21:37:09 GMT -8
i like the extra bits of purple and blue he added to this one.
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Post by jimandtara on Jul 16, 2008 21:50:02 GMT -8
In the US, copyright law only protects an artwork for its owner (or heirs) for the lifetime of the artist, plus 70 years. These four images are in the public domain, as their authors have been dead more than 70 years. If that were not the case, there would still be a strong argument that the reinterpretations were done in the spirt of pastiche or homage. As long as the reinterpreted artwork could in no way be confused with the original artist's work, it falls into the "fair use" divide in copyright law. However, that's a murky area, and estates of recently deceased artists regularly strike down parodists and others who pay tribute to artists in this manner, citing droit moral, the "moral right" to protect the artist's honor or reputation (although this "right" is not an official part of US law). Mrs. Ted Geisel is infamous for this, as is the estate of Warhol – which is kind of ironic, considering how much pastiche Andy engaged in himself. Generally they win the battle, as they have money and legal resources with which their pasticheur can rarely compete, even though their actual legal footing is rather shaky. Looking at the show link, I see that a couple of the paintings reinterpreted were fairly recent – Keith Haring and Frida Kahlo, for example – but 90% of the source pieces were in the public domain, so they were fair game. Very informative commandax! You learn something new every day (if you're lucky!) jIm |
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 16, 2008 22:26:19 GMT -8
In the US, copyright law only protects an artwork for its owner (or heirs) for the lifetime of the artist, plus 70 years. These four images are in the public domain, as their authors have been dead more than 70 years. If that were not the case, there would still be a strong argument that the reinterpretations were done in the spirt of pastiche or homage. As long as the reinterpreted artwork could in no way be confused with the original artist's work, it falls into the "fair use" divide in copyright law. However, that's a murky area, and estates of recently deceased artists regularly strike down parodists and others who pay tribute to artists in this manner, citing droit moral, the "moral right" to protect the artist's honor or reputation (although this "right" is not an official part of US law). Mrs. Ted Geisel is infamous for this, as is the estate of Warhol – which is kind of ironic, considering how much pastiche Andy engaged in himself. Generally they win the battle, as they have money and legal resources with which their pasticheur can rarely compete, even though their actual legal footing is rather shaky. Looking at the show link, I see that a couple of the paintings reinterpreted were fairly recent – Keith Haring and Frida Kahlo, for example – but 90% of the source pieces were in the public domain, so they were fair game. Very informative commandax! You learn something new every day (if you're lucky!) jIm yes you make some of the most informative posts! thanks ;D |
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Post by marcusslo on Jul 23, 2008 22:08:19 GMT -8
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Jul 23, 2008 22:27:00 GMT -8
SDCC Tessar will have these for sale at the Munky King booth at SDCC, and any leftovers might end up on Paper Tiger. He is signing and sketching Thursday afternoon at Munky King too, so come over and introduce yourselves. |
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 31, 2008 18:28:18 GMT -8
Wow, a new sketch for a future painting showing perhaps a new direction for tessar? I kinda like this.  |
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Post by sybilm on Jul 31, 2008 22:34:27 GMT -8
thats awesome...Tessar is always taking it next level..im sure its going to be amazing when its done..I love the turquoise and purple touches he is adding to some of his new works...
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Post by gamma888 on Aug 7, 2008 21:27:03 GMT -8
it'll be interesting to see if mr. lo moves away from one of his signatures, "tiger" in the new direction in the future. i can imagine him drawing a giraffe with all those 'creative' vomiting out of its mouth... a LONG one if you ask me ;-)
commandex: thanks for posting a pix of my commission by mr. lo. we still really admire his painting every night in our bedroom ;-)
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Post by commandax on Aug 7, 2008 21:48:44 GMT -8
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Post by gamma888 on Aug 7, 2008 22:09:05 GMT -8
danke! uh, actually, it doesn't have a name though i know that my wife and i should give it a name soon. she's out of town for the next two weeks so it was quite nice to go through many threads in this forum! mr. lo mentioned that he was relaxed while painting this piece after his two-artist show at project gallery last january. you could tell the level of calmness from this painting. |
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Post by tessar on Aug 13, 2008 23:19:13 GMT -8
thanks for all the kind words and support as of late... here's a little something just for you forum-ers.  i was real blessed to have been on a short list of artists LP wanted to do their concert dates. hope you guys like it. |
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Post by tessar on Aug 13, 2008 23:21:09 GMT -8
oh yeah, it will be produced as a 6-colour silk screen, i guess a serigraph of sorts- and limited to 100 copies, only sold at the concert venues. so rare, i had to fight for my editions.
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Post by gamma888 on Aug 13, 2008 23:32:14 GMT -8
Wow... that's pretty nifty music poster! Hope the LP fans go nutty for your print!
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Post by sketchypad on Aug 13, 2008 23:48:48 GMT -8
^ Tessar, hey that poster for Linkin Park came out really nice. Oh, and that's pretty sweet that it's for Ohio (my birthplace) ... I've been to a couple shows at the blossom music center.
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Post by marcusslo on Aug 14, 2008 9:36:53 GMT -8
man that's cool T
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Post by tessar on Aug 14, 2008 13:22:09 GMT -8
8-bit tonight>>>??
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 18, 2008 21:18:18 GMT -8
 Everybody loves batman |
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Post by sleepboy on Sept 6, 2008 20:33:05 GMT -8
For the Scion Installation Tour.  |
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Sept 18, 2008 21:13:32 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Sept 26, 2008 13:50:54 GMT -8
Saw some of the work for his upcoming show at Roq La Rue, very impressed.
Some of your best work yet Tessar. And you know I'm not just saying that because I tell you what I don't like too lol. And I must say some of the more subtle pieces definitely look better in person. I can see why they don't photograph well. Looking forward to seeing entire body of work man.
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Post by tessar on Sept 26, 2008 15:13:15 GMT -8
thanks hung, it was great to have you and ming here and it's always nice to hear honest opinions, even if they are not what you always want to hear. really excited about the show too and i hope kirsten is going to be as happy as you are about the work.
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Post by adhocart on Oct 6, 2008 15:18:45 GMT -8
Wow, a new sketch for a future painting showing perhaps a new direction for tessar? I kinda like this. Maybe that sketch was in prep for the piece he has in my Dark Pop show at Last Rites Gallery here in NYC. Take a look and see what you all think...?  |
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