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Nowadays I see my work being used, without my permission…

“Nowadays I see my work being used, without my permission, as if it was an attack against the Trump regime. People want to say, "No! That's not my America, not the America I know." I'm honored - it's just not me. But as we were saying before, the artist loses control.” quote by Alfredo Jaar
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“Nowadays I see my work being used, without my permission, as if it was an attack against the Trump regime. People want to say, "No! That's not my America, not the America I know." I'm honored - it's just not me. But as we were saying before, the artist loses control.”

Alfredo Jaar

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Artists often lose control over how their work is repurposed, especially in polarized political contexts.

In simple terms: Artists can lose control of their work.

Key Takeaway

Protect your creative rights.

Themes

art politics media control ownership

Mood

frustrated defensive reflective

Type

statement opinion

When to use this quote

  • political campaigns
  • social media sharing
  • news reporting
  • exhibitions

Key Concepts

intellectual property censorship propaganda

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can artists enforce usage rights?
  • What responsibilities do platforms have?
A Different Perspective

Legal recourse can be slow and costly.

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