The appropriation of images is an interesting thing to think about in this day and age. We currently live in a chasm of time that I jokingly refer to as the “viral expressionism” period whenever discussing memes or recurring jokes strewn about the internet and social media with friends. “Life imitates art,” is a befitting way to think about what we currently live through. What we do with memes, in particular, is analogous to what we saw from the 60s on with regards to pop-art and the repurposing of common iconography or images. It’s all about context and the reshaping of a narrative.

The folks at The Art Assignment delve deep into copying throughout art history in an episode of their exploratory “The Case for…” series.

Check out “The Case for Copying” below.

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Published by Gregston Hurdle

Former streetwear intern Gregston Hurdle began his career journey as a concert photographer documenting the buergeoning "New New York" hip hop scene of the early 2010s. Following his stint as a concert photographer Gregston has joined several publications and platforms like Mass Appeal, Green label, Complex and more as an Associate Editor, Staff & Freelance Editorial contributor and photographer. His unique perspective has also afforded him the opportunity to work with top tier brands like New Balance, Adidas and many more as a copywriter and marketing specialist developing campaigns, brand initiatives and programs across an array of business units that include lifestyle, performance, running and collaborations.

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