kapow
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Fake
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by Fake on Nov 28, 2015 14:32:21 GMT 1, Thanks for posting! This is certainly not by me! And is a clear ripoff of my "I Hate Streetart" piece...
Thanks for posting! This is certainly not by me! And is a clear ripoff of my "I Hate Streetart" piece...
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.dappy
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by .dappy on Nov 28, 2015 14:59:14 GMT 1, Seller: 23monet based in bristol
Seller: 23monet based in bristol
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met
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by met on Dec 1, 2015 15:37:29 GMT 1, Thanks for posting! This is certainly not by me! And is a clear ripoff of my "I Hate Streetart" piece...
That eBay listing (item number 221949258451) is shocking. As you say, it's a clear ripoff of your I Hate Street Art piece.
For the benefit of those who haven't yet taken a look, I've attached two comparison photos below.
The first image is your creation, from either the ArtRepublic or Graffiti Streetprints website, where I Hate Street Art editioned originals and prints can be purchased in various colourways. The second is of the Dismaland map that recently sold on eBay, with a blatant copy of your artwork painted on it and only a small change to the speech bubble text.
 
Thieving from another artist in such a manner is pretty despicable.
If the eBay seller, 23monet (apparently based in Bristol), is the person actually responsible, they didn't just take your artwork without your permission. By selling it for profit, they also exploited your intellectual property for commercial purposes. Shamelessly parasitic.
On top of all this, they had the cheek to exclude your signature from the copy they painted โ riding roughshod over due attribution of authorship.
Thanks for posting! This is certainly not by me! And is a clear ripoff of my "I Hate Streetart" piece... That eBay listing (item number 221949258451) is shocking. As you say, it's a clear ripoff of your I Hate Street Art piece. For the benefit of those who haven't yet taken a look, I've attached two comparison photos below. The first image is your creation, from either the ArtRepublic or Graffiti Streetprints website, where I Hate Street Art editioned originals and prints can be purchased in various colourways. The second is of the Dismaland map that recently sold on eBay, with a blatant copy of your artwork painted on it and only a small change to the speech bubble text. Thieving from another artist in such a manner is pretty despicable. If the eBay seller, 23monet (apparently based in Bristol), is the person actually responsible, they didn't just take your artwork without your permission. By selling it for profit, they also exploited your intellectual property for commercial purposes. Shamelessly parasitic. On top of all this, they had the cheek to exclude your signature from the copy they painted โ riding roughshod over due attribution of authorship. |
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met
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by met on Dec 1, 2015 15:44:36 GMT 1,
The situation is graver than I first thought.
I just found evidence of yet another person ripping off your I Hate Street Art piece. They're profiteering as well, having allowed it to be used in a Belgian ad campaign for Volkswagen. Here again, a blatant copy of your artwork and only a small change to the speech bubble text.
This opportunistic chancer is even trying to take credit for your piece. Not only did they exclude your signature from the advertisement, they actually added their own name in a dishonest and pathetic attempt to claim the image as their creation. The signature on the left border is very small and difficult to read, but it seems to say "Peyo".
You may want to go after the chap (I've nicknamed him "Peyo the Parasite") for copyright infringement. He clearly stole your artwork and, worse still, he's using it for commercial purposes.
If you need help finding an IP lawyer, let me know.
The situation is graver than I first thought. I just found evidence of yet another person ripping off your I Hate Street Art piece. They're profiteering as well, having allowed it to be used in a Belgian ad campaign for Volkswagen. Here again, a blatant copy of your artwork and only a small change to the speech bubble text. This opportunistic chancer is even trying to take credit for your piece. Not only did they exclude your signature from the advertisement, they actually added their own name in a dishonest and pathetic attempt to claim the image as their creation. The signature on the left border is very small and difficult to read, but it seems to say "Peyo". You may want to go after the chap (I've nicknamed him "Peyo the Parasite") for copyright infringement. He clearly stole your artwork and, worse still, he's using it for commercial purposes. If you need help finding an IP lawyer, let me know. |
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marigot
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by marigot on Dec 1, 2015 15:58:07 GMT 1, The situation is graver than I first thought. I just found evidence of yet another person ripping off your I Hate Street Art piece. They're profiteering as well, having allowed it to be used in a Belgian ad campaign for Volkswagen. Here again, a blatant copy of your artwork and only a small change to the speech bubble text. This opportunistic chancer is even trying to take credit for your piece. Not only did they exclude your signature from the advertisement, they actually added their own name in a dishonest and pathetic attempt to claim the image as their creation. The signature on the left border is very small and difficult to read, but it seems to say "Peyo". You may want to go after the chap (I've nicknamed him "Peyo the Parasite") for copyright infringement. He clearly stole your artwork and, worse still, he's using it for commercial purposes. If you need help finding an IP lawyer, let me know.
I hate Peyo  ?
The situation is graver than I first thought. I just found evidence of yet another person ripping off your I Hate Street Art piece. They're profiteering as well, having allowed it to be used in a Belgian ad campaign for Volkswagen. Here again, a blatant copy of your artwork and only a small change to the speech bubble text. This opportunistic chancer is even trying to take credit for your piece. Not only did they exclude your signature from the advertisement, they actually added their own name in a dishonest and pathetic attempt to claim the image as their creation. The signature on the left border is very small and difficult to read, but it seems to say "Peyo". You may want to go after the chap (I've nicknamed him "Peyo the Parasite") for copyright infringement. He clearly stole your artwork and, worse still, he's using it for commercial purposes. If you need help finding an IP lawyer, let me know. I hate Peyo ? |
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jusdeep
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by jusdeep on Dec 1, 2015 15:58:54 GMT 1, /\ I hope this is a pisstake /\
/\ I hope this is a pisstake /\
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kapow
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by kapow on Dec 1, 2015 16:08:36 GMT 1, The Dismaland piece sold for ยฃ55 which I thought was quite impressive given you can get a real Fake (confusing!) for ยฃ100. It confirms my suspicion that much of the 'found' artwork at Dismaland is fake. Impossible to know whether the sellers are creating the artwork to profiteer, or whether they genuinely found them and someone else is responsible. Did anyone on the forum find artwork at Dismaland?
The Dismaland piece sold for ยฃ55 which I thought was quite impressive given you can get a real Fake (confusing!) for ยฃ100. It confirms my suspicion that much of the 'found' artwork at Dismaland is fake. Impossible to know whether the sellers are creating the artwork to profiteer, or whether they genuinely found them and someone else is responsible. Did anyone on the forum find artwork at Dismaland?
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disturbart
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by disturbart on Dec 1, 2015 16:10:51 GMT 1, The situation is graver than I first thought. I just found evidence of yet another person ripping off your I Hate Street Art piece. They're profiteering as well, having allowed it to be used in a Belgian ad campaign for Volkswagen. Here again, a blatant copy of your artwork and only a small change to the speech bubble text. This opportunistic chancer is even trying to take credit for your piece. Not only did they exclude your signature from the advertisement, they actually added their own name in a dishonest and pathetic attempt to claim the image as their creation. The signature on the left border is very small and difficult to read, but it seems to say "Peyo". You may want to go after the chap (I've nicknamed him "Peyo the Parasite") for copyright infringement. He clearly stole your artwork and, worse still, he's using it for commercial purposes. If you need help finding an IP lawyer, let me know. I hate Peyo ?
Small problem with going down the ip route. It would open up a whole can of worms about not getting approval to use smurf image.
The situation is graver than I first thought. I just found evidence of yet another person ripping off your I Hate Street Art piece. They're profiteering as well, having allowed it to be used in a Belgian ad campaign for Volkswagen. Here again, a blatant copy of your artwork and only a small change to the speech bubble text. This opportunistic chancer is even trying to take credit for your piece. Not only did they exclude your signature from the advertisement, they actually added their own name in a dishonest and pathetic attempt to claim the image as their creation. The signature on the left border is very small and difficult to read, but it seems to say "Peyo". You may want to go after the chap (I've nicknamed him "Peyo the Parasite") for copyright infringement. He clearly stole your artwork and, worse still, he's using it for commercial purposes. If you need help finding an IP lawyer, let me know. I hate Peyo ? Small problem with going down the ip route. It would open up a whole can of worms about not getting approval to use smurf image. |
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Dr Plip
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by Dr Plip on Dec 1, 2015 16:18:33 GMT 1, The Dismaland piece sold for ยฃ55 which I thought was quite impressive given you can get a real Fake (confusing!) for ยฃ100. It confirms my suspicion that much of the 'found' artwork at Dismaland is fake. Impossible to know whether the sellers are creating the artwork to profiteer, or whether they genuinely found them and someone else is responsible. Did anyone on the forum find artwork at Dismaland?
The Dismaland piece sold for ยฃ55 which I thought was quite impressive given you can get a real Fake (confusing!) for ยฃ100. It confirms my suspicion that much of the 'found' artwork at Dismaland is fake. Impossible to know whether the sellers are creating the artwork to profiteer, or whether they genuinely found them and someone else is responsible. Did anyone on the forum find artwork at Dismaland? I saw a few bits of artwork at Dismaland. I left it where it was though. |
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Dr Plip
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by Dr Plip on Dec 1, 2015 16:21:03 GMT 1, I believe a few people made and left art around Dismaland. Some travelled from the US to do it (and visit WSM). I reckon a few have pretended to find items around the park, so they can sell the odd item on eBay.
Some people have clearly dismembered teddy bears too. No idea why you'd do that.
Anyway, buy what you like. Geography be damned, who cares where it was found.
Edit: Unless people are claiming something is something that it isn't.
#BuyerBeware #Crisps
I believe a few people made and left art around Dismaland. Some travelled from the US to do it (and visit WSM). I reckon a few have pretended to find items around the park, so they can sell the odd item on eBay.
Some people have clearly dismembered teddy bears too. No idea why you'd do that.
Anyway, buy what you like. Geography be damned, who cares where it was found.
Edit: Unless people are claiming something is something that it isn't.
#BuyerBeware #Crisps
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batemanz
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November 2014
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by batemanz on Dec 1, 2015 16:23:51 GMT 1, The situation is graver than I first thought. I just found evidence of yet another person ripping off your I Hate Street Art piece. They're profiteering as well, having allowed it to be used in a Belgian ad campaign for Volkswagen. Here again, a blatant copy of your artwork and only a small change to the speech bubble text. This opportunistic chancer is even trying to take credit for your piece. Not only did they exclude your signature from the advertisement, they actually added their own name in a dishonest and pathetic attempt to claim the image as their creation. The signature on the left border is very small and difficult to read, but it seems to say "Peyo". You may want to go after the chap (I've nicknamed him "Peyo the Parasite") for copyright infringement. He clearly stole your artwork and, worse still, he's using it for commercial purposes. If you need help finding an IP lawyer, let me know.
Isn't this smurf just a standard stock image? Try google angry smurf..
The situation is graver than I first thought. I just found evidence of yet another person ripping off your I Hate Street Art piece. They're profiteering as well, having allowed it to be used in a Belgian ad campaign for Volkswagen. Here again, a blatant copy of your artwork and only a small change to the speech bubble text. This opportunistic chancer is even trying to take credit for your piece. Not only did they exclude your signature from the advertisement, they actually added their own name in a dishonest and pathetic attempt to claim the image as their creation. The signature on the left border is very small and difficult to read, but it seems to say "Peyo". You may want to go after the chap (I've nicknamed him "Peyo the Parasite") for copyright infringement. He clearly stole your artwork and, worse still, he's using it for commercial purposes. If you need help finding an IP lawyer, let me know. Isn't this smurf just a standard stock image? Try google angry smurf.. |
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Dr Plip
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by Dr Plip on Dec 1, 2015 16:32:51 GMT 1, 
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Dr Plip
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by Dr Plip on Dec 1, 2015 16:35:57 GMT 1, Are we now suggesting that Fake didn't create the Smurfs? You're kidding me!
Are we now suggesting that Fake didn't create the Smurfs? You're kidding me!
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 16:45:42 GMT 1, Are we now suggesting that Fake didn't create the Smurfs? You're kidding me! 
Are we now suggesting that Fake didn't create the Smurfs? You're kidding me! |
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Fake
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Fake 'Fake' on eBay, by Fake on Dec 1, 2015 17:17:56 GMT 1, /\ I hope this is a pisstake /\
Lol... Me to ;-)
/\ I hope this is a pisstake /\ Lol... Me to ;-) |
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