art recreation law

[clong7]

I have been asked to create a glass mosaic for somebody of a copyrighted image. Is it OK to recreate a copyrighted image in a different medium?

I've also had a request for a mosaic of vincent van gogh's 'starry night'. I believe this image is public domain. If it is not, could I get in any trouble making the mosaic? Who would own such an image of a painter dead over 100 years?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[divgradcurl]

What country are you in?

 

[clong7]

I am in the US

 

[divgradcurl]

This particular painting is public domain, and therefore you can freely recreate it. The general rule is that anything created prior to 1923 is public domain, but there are a few exceptions that can move this date earlier (very few) or later (more often).

 

[clong7]

If I were asked to use a different image that was not public domain, would it be legal to recreate it in glass mosaic form? For example, a copyrighted image such as a sports team logo?

 

[quincy]

For that, you would need to obtain permission from the holder of the copyright/trademark. Sports logos, sports names, sports colors, sports slogans - are all protected and the rights are guarded vigorously.