We are given 3 questions and below are our answers!

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1. Do you find the seminars on appropriation (2 seminars + assignment 5) useful in helping you to understand the copyright issues in your practices?

YES!

- It provides a different perspective to ‘art’

o We didn’t know that appropriation can be art

o And we’ve learnt very importantly – How to infringe without being sued! =D

- We were given very good examples on appropriation artists’ work

2. Do you think originality exists?

Yes

- Even derivative and inspired works were derived from something that was original, so originality exists in that initial original work.

- Even if the source of the work is not original, the idea behind it and the way it was executed/expressed can be new and therefore it is original.

No

- Everything is inherently inspired by something else, especially in the context of today’s artwork where most original concepts have already been explored by someone before us.

3. Will you consider using the strategy of appropriation (if applicable) in your future work (beyond NUS)?

- Yes, with regards to the use of images that might not otherwise be available, to assert your stand with regards to an issue you might be concerned about

- It’s essential in the making of parodies

- To enhance other people’s works to highlight something that you want to point out

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Perhaps I should start taking lots of photos and pasting everywhere some RICH appropriation artists will pass by and see priming him to use my photograph to appropriate.

Then when he does so, I'll sue him --> Muahahhahahahaa$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

ermm...kidding..kidding..kidding