Is it cultural appropriation if a state appropriates the work of an artist because it deems it culturally relevant? /s 🤔
On a more serious note: This could have probably served as a blueprint for Big Mouse if it had been successful.
This may not be over. The Italian state can attempt to get its way on the EU level via new laws. It wouldn't surprise me if that succeeded.
I'm puzzled why they even thought it would be possible to enforce their Italian laws outside of Italy.
This and only this is a valid case of cultural appropriation. Acquiring copyright for work in the public domain and denying legitimate use. Having a hairstyle somebody else does not like has nothing to do with it. Nor does an artist's ethnicity, surface color or sexual orientattion. These are just pretexts for self-declared "defenders of the faith" to discriminate arbitrarily agains whoever they want.
Don’t give Disney any ideas, Italy
Germany can't stop winning on the cost of Italy's economy! /s
Looks like they now gotta promote their heritage with more recent painters. Idk, Carcupino would probably resonate with those people idolising the 50s? But maybe they specifically chose Renaissance painters to not have to share any money with relatives.
In any case, right decision. No matter how culturally relevant, if it's been more than a century you gotta let people use it in any way they want, be it ever so disrespectful. Can't wait for the Vetruvian man budget horror flick.
The law stays in effect in Italy. The state (the ministry of cultural heritage), collects license fees for artworks in public museums, even when copyright law says that they are public domain.
A German game maker produced a jigsaw puzzle of this famous da Vinci drawing. The Italian ministry demanded 10% of global revenue, but the company only offered 10% of Italian revenue. An Italian court had sided with the ministry. This German court has found that, while it can do what it likes in Italy, the Italian state has no power outside its borders.
I know, I meant more so if they want to promote other Italian heritage in the future.
Primitive accumulation.
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