Artistic freedom? Bob Dylan is copying photographs

[Browncoat]

Anthony, I sense that you have a slight animosity towards Dylan...Why not go after Gagosian?

Gagosian wasn't the one wielding the paintbrush.

What bothers me the most is that many of the photos that Dylan copied were by some very good photographers; Henri Cartier-Bresson for example. His work is outstanding, as he is considered to be the father of modern street photography. Despite his popularity, he is hardly known outside of photography circles. Had he been cited as the source of Dylan's paintings, Cartier-Bresson would've been exposed to a lot more people. It should be his photos hanging in that gallery...not Dylan's forged paintings.

 

[Carolina Photo Guy]

Gagosian wasn't the one wielding the paintbrush.

True. But he IS the one enabling Dylan's "artistic derivational promulgation". If Gagosian did not offer a venue, Dylan would, in all likelihood, move on to whatever else would feed his narcissism. Gagosian can request that each painting be accompanied by the "inspiration", thus giving the REAL artist the recognition that is so richly deserved.

Dylan may be the thief, but Gagosian is the fence.

 

[Browncoat]

Dylan may be the thief, but Gagosian is the fence.

Very good point.