Upcoming Lectures | Challenging Copyright: The Ethical Implications for Street Art and Non-Mainstream Practices


In this lecture, I will explore the ethical foundations of copyright, particularly challenging the

common assumption that copyright is inherently beneficial for preserving and promoting all

forms of art. When applied to street art and other non-mainstream art practices, copyright

raises a moral dilemma that threatens their very essence. I argue that copyright inherently

commodifies the practices it governs. This in turn can undermine their fundamental nature. In the case of street art, it strips away its subversive character, transforming it from a radical

expression into a marketable product. By questioning the compatibility of copyright with the

identity of street art, I seek to highlight the risks of applying current copyright laws

indiscriminately to non-traditional art forms.