Hey there, party people! 🎉 Buckle up, because we’ve got a story that’s like a mural-sized rollercoaster of “wait, what?!” So, get this – an artist named Sam Kerson painted these groovy murals back in ’93 at Vermont Law School, giving a shout-out to the Underground Railroad and the cool cats who fought against slavery. But hold the phone, because these murals turned into a total buzzkill. 🙅♂️
So, fast-forward to 2020, and the school’s all like, “Yo, we’re gonna paint over these murals, peace out.” 🎨 But then Kerson’s like, “Whoa, hold up! How ’bout we cover ’em with some snazzy acoustic tiles?” And the school’s like, “Hmm, maybe you should just take ’em down, dude.” But Kerson’s all, “Nah, I can’t do that without messing them up.” 🤷♂️
Cue the legal showdown! Kerson, who’s chilling up in Quebec, sues the school in federal court, claiming these murals are his babies and deserve to be treated with respect. 🍼💃 The school fires back with, “Hold on a sec, these murals are kinda caricatured and causing some drama llama vibes.” 🦙
But guess what? Kerson takes an L in the court, appeals the decision, and ends up in New York at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. 🗽 And guess what they say? “Sorry, dude, we’re siding with the school on this one.” Ouch! 🤦♂️
Now, Kerson’s probably hanging out somewhere scratching his head, wondering what the heck just happened. 🤔 His lawyer’s like, “Hey, these murals are like, totally protected by the Visual Artists Rights Act! They can’t just cover ’em up!” 🎨🚫
On the flip side, the school’s lawyer is all like, “Chill, dude, it’s just a wood frame. We’re not messing with the art.” 🪵🤙 And the circuit court’s like, “Yo, guys, figure this out. We don’t want to cramp anyone’s style.” 🤝
So, there you have it – a tale of murals, mishaps, and courtroom jazz hands. 🎭 Whether you’re Team Kerson or Team School, one thing’s for sure: art drama is the real deal, folks! And with that, I’m outta here! Mic drop! 🎤🎤🎤Hey there, party people! 🎉 Buckle up, because we’ve got a story that’s like a mural-sized rollercoaster of “wait, what?!” So, get this – an artist named Sam Kerson painted these groovy murals back in ’93 at Vermont Law School, giving a shout-out to the Underground Railroad and the cool cats who fought against slavery. But hold the phone, because these murals turned into a total buzzkill. 🙅♂️
So, fast-forward to 2020, and the school’s all like, “Yo, we’re gonna paint over these murals, peace out.” 🎨 But then Kerson’s like, “Whoa, hold up! How ’bout we cover ’em with some snazzy acoustic tiles?” And the school’s like, “Hmm, maybe you should just take ’em down, dude.” But Kerson’s all, “Nah, I can’t do that without messing them up.” 🤷♂️
Cue the legal showdown! Kerson, who’s chilling up in Quebec, sues the school in federal court, claiming these murals are his babies and deserve to be treated with respect. 🍼💃 The school fires back with, “Hold on a sec, these murals are kinda caricatured and causing some drama llama vibes.” 🦙
But guess what? Kerson takes an L in the court, appeals the decision, and ends up in New York at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. 🗽 And guess what they say? “Sorry, dude, we’re siding with the school on this one.” Ouch! 🤦♂️
Now, Kerson’s probably hanging out somewhere scratching his head, wondering what the heck just happened. 🤔 His lawyer’s like, “Hey, these murals are like, totally protected by the Visual Artists Rights Act! They can’t just cover ’em up!” 🎨🚫
On the flip side, the school’s lawyer is all like, “Chill, dude, it’s just a wood frame. We’re not messing with the art.” 🪵🤙 And the circuit court’s like, “Yo, guys, figure this out. We don’t want to cramp anyone’s style.” 🤝
So, there you have it – a tale of murals, mishaps, and courtroom jazz hands. 🎭 Whether you’re Team Kerson or Team School, one thing’s for sure: art drama is the real deal, folks! And with that, I’m outta here! Mic drop! 🎤🎤🎤