File:Christopher Myers Fire in the Head 2022.jpg
Christopher_Myers_Fire_in_the_Head_2022.jpg (360 × 277 pixels, file size: 94 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)
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 | This is a two-dimensional representation of a copyrighted sculpture, statue or any other three-dimensional work of art. As such it is a derivative work of art, and per US Copyright Act of 1976, § 106(2) whoever holds copyright of the original has the exclusive right to authorize derivative works. Per § 107 it is believed that reproduction for criticism, comment, teaching and scholarship constitutes fair use and does not infringe copyright. It is believed that the use of a picture
qualifies as fair use under the Copyright law of the United States. Any other uses of this image, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, might be copyright infringement. |
| Description |
Image of shadow puppet by Christopher Myers (from theatre and dance production Fire in the Head, 2022). The image illustrates a key body of work by interdisciplinary artist Christopher Myers in which he has collaborated on theater, dance, opera and film productions, including work with global artisans in fields ranging from textiles to glasswork to instrument making. This image depicts one of several shadow puppets he created with Indonesian master craftspeople for a theatre and dance performance he wrote that portrayed inner conflicts revealed in the diaries of renowned dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky. This work and body of work has been publicly exhibited in prominent exhibitions, presented a major venues, and discussed in major art journals and daily press publications. |
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| Source |
Artist Christopher Myers. Copyright held by the artist. |
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| Portion used |
Entire artwork |
| Low resolution? |
Yes |
| Purpose of use |
The image serves an informational and educational purpose as the primary means of illustrating a key aspect of the work of Christopher Myers: his collaborations involving design, artwork, direction and writing in theater, dance, opera and film, which have also involved artisans in various fields from around the world. Myers's theatrical works have explored issues including migration, incarceration, intercultural mourning rituals, poverty and global aid and historical figures such as Vaslav Nijinsky and Muslim scholar Omar ibn Said. Because the article is about an artist and his work, the omission of the image would significantly limit a reader's understanding and ability to understand this fundamental aspect of his overall practice, which brought Myers ongoing recognition through exhibitions, presentations and coverage by major critics and publications. Myers's work of this type and this work itself is discussed in the article and by critics cited in the article. |
| Replaceable? |
There is no free equivalent of this or any other of this series by Christopher Myers, so the image cannot be replaced by a free image. |
| Other information |
The image will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original due to its low resolution and the general workings of the art market, which values the actual work of art. Because of the low resolution, illegal copies could not be made. |
| Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Christopher Myers//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Christopher_Myers_Fire_in_the_Head_2022.jpgtrue | |
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| current | 20:48, 31 July 2023 | | 360 × 277 (94 KB) | Mianvar1 (talk | contribs) | {{Non-free 3D art|image has rationale=yes}} {{Non-free use rationale | Article = Christopher Myers | Description = Image of shadow puppet by Christopher Myers (from theatre and dance production ''Fire in the Head'', 2022). The image illustrates a key body of work by interdisciplinary artist Christopher Myers in which he has collaborated on theater, dance, opera and film productions, including work with global artisans in fields ranging from textiles to glasswork to instrument... |
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