Well known for decades for using her body for art, French artist Orlan is suing Lady Gaga and the French subsidiary of Universal Music for plagiarism.The artist is accusing the singer of stealing from her to construct the visual universe of her third album, “Born This Way.” Orlan is demanding $31.7 million or 7.5 percent of the profits from the album and video.
The lawsuit specifically mentions the beginning of the video of “Born This Way,” which features Lady Gaga’s made-up decapitated head. Indeed, it is very similar to Orlan’s sculpture “Femme Avec Tête” (“Woman With Head”) from 1996.
Is there a line to be drawn between inspiration and theft?
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