via Instagram (@mynxiiwhite)Arts+Culture / NewsInstagram model sues artist Richard Prince over copyrightThe artist selling people's IG images as art has run into his fourth copyright breachShareLink copied ✔️August 30, 2016Arts+CultureNewsText Anna Cafolla L.A-based model and makeup artist Ashley Salazar has filed a case for infringement of copyright against Richard Prince, the artist who created a show with images taken from Instagram accounts. Salazar, a makeup artist who’s toured with Kanye West and who works under the name Mynxii White, is suing Prince and his former dealer Gagosian Gallery over the two-year-old image lifted from her account. The picture is a mirror selfie of Salazar with cat emojis layered on top. According to the Art Newspaper, she registered the image for copyright, and the case may be tried by jury in US District Court of the Central District of California. In the blown up image used, Prince added the comment: “Angel Investors 50/50 InTheDark Wonderful. What do Zu want Zu Zu. Big tire event.” Prince’s work first came to public attention after the showing of his New Portraits series, which featured images from various Instagram accounts. Kate Moss, Suicide Girls and other popular IG models were included. The lawsuit claim asserts that Prince wrongfully created copies of Salazar’s photo without any previous consent, and “engaged in acts of affirmative and widespread self-promotion of the copies directed at the public at large”. Her lawyer confirmed that she had filed for copyright of the image with the US Copyright Office in March. He said that Prince’s work is “an unauthorised use and we’re looking to vindicate our client’s rights”. It’s the fourth copyright claim against the artist; two came about after his 2014 show, which are still pending. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) We listened to all two hours and 40 minutes of Iceman, Habibti and Maid Of Honour, so you don’t have toMusicBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaOnFashionHow On and Loewe are shaping the future of footwear Life & CultureThere is nothing more romantic than friendshipLife & CultureLauren Scott on life after death, nudes & losing her armLife & CultureIs veganism a privilege? BeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismFashionWhy is Americana everywhere right now?BeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy