Courtesy of www.stuff.co.nz 14/09/05

Misunderstandings abound about artists' copyright. Jane Montgomery sheds some light.

An artist was once so incensed by a comment that no New Zealand sculptor could match the quality of American Richard MacDonald's work that he decided to take a stand. He deliberately copied part of one of MacDonald's sculptures to challenge this statement.

It was perhaps not surprising that the critically acclaimed MacDonald, whose works sell for more than $US100,000, filed court proceedings claiming copyright infringement. It was also not surprising that he was successful.

Misunderstandings abound about artists' copyright.

Image: Sam Moore/ The PressCourtesy of www.stuff.co.nz 14/09/05

Misunderstandings abound about artists' copyright. Jane Montgomery sheds some light.

An artist was once so incensed by a comment that no New Zealand sculptor could match the quality of American Richard MacDonald's work that he decided to take a stand. He deliberately copied part of one of MacDonald's sculptures to challenge this statement.

It was perhaps not surprising that the critically acclaimed MacDonald, whose works sell for more than $US100,000, filed court proceedings claiming copyright infringement. It was also not surprising that he was successful.

Misunderstandings abound about artists' copyright.

Image: Sam Moore/ The Press