Ep. 35: Justice for Artists: How Daniel Lachman Helps Creatives Fight Art Theft

In this powerful episode, Stacie talks with Daniel Lachman, founder of Justice for Artists, about the heartbreaking and unfortunately common experience of having your artwork stolen. Daniel shares his journey from viral t-shirt success to fighting counterfeiters, and how he turned a personal struggle into a full-blown mission to help other artists get the justice (and compensation) they deserve. If you've ever hesitated to share your work for fear it might be ripped off, or if you're unsure what to do when it happens, this episode is essential for you. Daniel pulls back the curtain on copyright law, litigation, and how artists can protect themselves without paying out of pocket.

Today on Art + Audience:

• Daniel's Journey: From Etsy success with "Slothzilla" to mass counterfeiting nightmares

• The Birth of Justice for Artists: How Daniel's experience led to helping over 150 artists (and counting)

• How It Works: What happens when Daniel's team takes on a case and how artists can get paid

• Counterfeit vs. Knockoff: Understanding the difference and what's legally protectable

• Real Stories: How a middle-finger frog pin led to a life-changing settlement

• Gathering Evidence: What to do before you go public about stolen art

• AI + Art Theft: How copyright law is evolving in the age of AI-generated designs

 

Connect with Daniel Lachman:

• Website: justice4artists.com

• Instagram: @justice.for.artists

 

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