On Sun, April 11, 1999, Amalyah Keshet <akeshet[_at_]imj.org.il> wrote:
>
> This is the information I received from the Warhol Foundation regarding
> Andy Warhol and Campbell's Soup, as promised.
>
> --------------------
>
> > Andy Warhol did not originally seek permission from Campbell Soup
> > Company to paint their soup cans. He apparently did not run into
> > problems with the company who saw his usage as amusing and the
> > freedom of expression.
Interestingly, though, after the success of the image he did approach Campbell's to see if they were interested in paying him and/or his image for advertising. They kindly refused.
Jerry Notaro, University Librarian
University of South Florida
<notaro[_at_]bayflash.stpt.usf.edu>
Received on Tue Apr 13 1999 - 12:21:43 GMT
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