Hall of Shame: Exposing Art Appropriation

McDonald's Accused of Copying Graffiti Art

A lawsuit alleges that McDonald's used graffiti art from the late artist Dash Snow without permission. The fast-food giant reportedly featured his "SACE" tag in restaurant décor to appeal to a younger audience. This is a reminder of how corporations keep cashing in on graffiti culture while the artists who create it get nothing.

GUESS Accused of Stealing Graffiti Designs

Street artists are once again fighting back, this time against GUESS, which is being sued for allegedly ripping graffiti designs and using them in a clothing line without permission. Big brands love to profit off street culture, but when it comes time to credit or pay the artists, they disappear. This case is just another reminder that graffiti isn’t free real estate for corporations.

Macy's and Guess Accused of Using Graffiti Without Permission

Graffiti artists are suing Guess for allegedly using their tags on clothing without permission. They say the brand took their street art and turned it into fashion without credit or payment. This case is part of a much bigger issue.

Stickers featuring artists' designs are being sold, so it raises the question of whether any of these artists are getting credited or compensated.