US homeland security condemned for using Japanese artist’s work without consent
The Guardian••nation
Key Points:
- The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is under criticism from Japanese artist Hiroshi Nagai for using his artwork without permission to promote deportations, featuring a beach scene with the caption “America after 100 million deportations.”
- Nagai, known for his 1950s Americana-inspired art depicting serene urban landscapes, publicly questioned DHS's unauthorized use of his work on social media.
- This incident follows a pattern of DHS using artists' works without consent, including a Thomas Kinkade painting last July, which led to condemnation from the Kinkade Family Foundation for promoting divisive and xenophobic messages.
- DHS has also faced backlash from musicians like Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter for using their songs in videos supporting deportation efforts,
