A Roswell painter is suing a boatload of retailers, including J.C. Penny, Z Gallerie, Kohl's and a local art gallery, alleging copyright infringement after he randomly happened upon a near-replica of his "Piano No. 9." The federal suit points to a growing trend of artists being digitally ripped off, the AJC found. Two cents: The original is way more visceral.
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