We were given a brief on how to do a report, and had to choose a subject, I chose to write about plagiarism, though it was supposed to be within the subject of Illustration I went further and looked at tattoos, because what can be more hurtful than having a piece of art on your skin, that is only meant for you skin, stolen and placed on someone else's?
It isn't like having a print copied, as their are many prints of it. Its a very personal issue that I am involved with, as an apprentice to a tattoo studio- my work is custom and for one customer only.
In my report I speak to a tattooist- a dear friend from London and a self admitted plagiariser, on their views on art theft. I also look into massive companies stealing art work, and the laws and loop holes around plagiarism. I also handed out a questionnaire and speak to those involved in the illustration and tattoo industry, to see how many people know how to avoid plagiarism and what their rights are.
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