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Artist says he will destroy $45 million worth of Rembrandt, Picasso and Warhol masterpieces with acid if Julian Assange dies in prison (www.cbsnews.com)

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[–] gloss@discuss.tchncs.de 25 points 2 years ago (4 children)

It depends on the country. In the US an artist has rights and deliberately destroying an artwork can get you sued.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_Artists_Rights_Act

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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 27 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Rembrandt, Picasso, and Warhol do not have any rights anymore. They have all died.

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[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social 0 points 2 years ago

bravo

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[–] MonsiuerPatEBrown@reddthat.com -2 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

And how would that compare, for you, to Julian Assange if he dies in prison ?

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[–] Detheroth@lemmynsfw.com 19 points 2 years ago

If Julian Assange dies in prison, I would think he no longer has rights and any artwork he has created can be freely destroyed without fear of litigation, especially if it is privately owned.

Seriously. What does artwork have to do with Julian Assange? I don't think he should be in prison but this is an odd protest.

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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

If I had to choose one? I'd burn the art to save a life. If he died and the artwork was destroyed, I would think that was two tragedies.

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[–] EssentialCoffee@midwest.social 11 points 2 years ago

These artists are all dead.

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[–] wahming@monyet.cc 2 points 2 years ago

What's the reason for that? Tried googling but couldn't find anything on the reasoning for the law

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[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

>right to prevent distortion, mutilation, or modification that would prejudice the author's honor or reputation

not exactly

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[–] gloss@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago

Additionally, authors of works of "recognized stature" may prohibit intentional or grossly negligent destruction of a work.

The very next line after the one you you quoted. Also look at the case studies of times people have been sued successfully.

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