Picasso said “Bad artists copy, good artists steal.” Andy Warhol responded with “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” Banksy simply took Picasso’s quote and scratched out the signature and replaced it with his own. Koons just partnered with Louis-Vuitton and put DaVinci paintings on their bags. When a work transcends its own time and becomes more iconic than even the artist who created it, it becomes part of the cultural fabric of society. For example, Katsushika Hokusai’s “Great Wave Off Kanagawa” is now an emoji. Where will these familiar images appear next? This series explores sensationalism, ownership, and a conversation throughout time. Homaging the masters and assembling these priceless “stolen” artworks in one space is my response to Picasso, Warhol, Banksy, etc.
