Quebec Teacher Faces Lawsuit Over Student Art Sales
A Quebec teacher, Mario Perron, and the Lester B. Pearson School Board are facing a $1.5 million lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court. Perron allegedly used student artwork from a class assignment inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat's style to sell merchandise online under the name "Creepy Portraits." Parents and students discovered the unauthorized sales, which included items priced around $40, and filed the legal action seeking damages, an apology, and sales records. The case highlights ongoing debates about consent and plagiarism in contemporary art contexts.
Key facts
- Mario Perron is a Quebec teacher facing a lawsuit
- The lawsuit is for $1.5 million against Perron and the Lester B. Pearson School Board
- Perron sold merchandise featuring student artwork without permission
- The artwork was created as a class assignment inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat
- The lawsuit was filed in Quebec Superior Court
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Artists
Institutions
- Lester B. Pearson School Board
- Quebec Superior Court
Locations
- Quebec