Appropriation

= the borrowing, copying, or incorporating of pre-existing images, objects, or cultural symbols into new works, often with minimal alteration to recontextualize, critique, or add new meaning to the original item, rather than simply plagiarizing.

Controversy:

Often sparks debate over legality, ownership, and the, thin line between artistic commentary and theft.

Representative artists:

Appropriation

Raluca Popa