Claims Quote by Shepard Fairey
![“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.” quote by Shepard Fairey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f04/shepard-fairey-7921_claims_i-said-ok-i-ll-pay-the-licensing-fee-it_1194667.jpg)
“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
Source Interview: Street Art Discussion, 2012
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.
Key Takeaway
Understand licensing rights.
Themes
art
law
licensing
value
dispute
Mood
cautious
informed
Type
legal
business
When to use this quote
- gallery contracts
- artist negotiations
- legal counsel
Key Concepts
intellectual property
market dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of licensing agreements?
- How does controversy affect art markets?
A Different Perspective
Legal outcomes can be unpredictable and costly.
