I said, ok, I'll pay the licensing fee it. And [the AP]…
“I said, ok, I'll pay the licensing fee it. And [the AP] said, no, we want to claim damages. I said damages? Because of my poster the Mannie Garcia picture is now worth more than it ever would have been.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The artist recounts a licensing dispute over a poster that increased the value of a related image.
In simple terms: Legal battles can raise an artwork's value.
Understand licensing rights.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery contracts
- artist negotiations
- legal counsel
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of licensing agreements?
- How does controversy affect art markets?
Legal outcomes can be unpredictable and costly.