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May 2023
30m 34s

The Supreme Court vs. Andy Warhol

The New York Times
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A few days ago, the Supreme Court tried to answer a question that has long bedeviled the world of art: When is borrowing from an earlier artist an act of inspiration, and when is it theft? Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times, explains a case that could change how art is made. Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the United States Supreme Court for T ... Show More
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