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UK Judge Sides With Fish Giant in Lawsuit Against Satirical Artist

Last updated: November 18, 2024 6:17 pm
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A recent ruling by a London judge has favored Icelandic fishing company Samherji in a legal battle against conceptual artist Odee Friðriksson (ODEE). The lawsuit, stemming from Friðriksson’s artwork “We’re Sorry” (2023) which highlighted Samherji’s alleged involvement in the “Fishrot” scandal, saw the judge deeming the artist’s use of the company’s logo and website as “instruments of fraud.”

In response to the judgment, Friðriksson expressed that art has the power to stir controversy and provoke thought, causing a ripple effect within Samherji and its collaborators in the art world. The artist’s work shed light on the corruption scandal that surfaced in 2019, implicating Samherji in colluding with Namibian officials to secure a portion of the country’s fishing quota through illicit means. Despite denials by Samherji, leaked documents and investigations by organizations like WikiLeaks have brought the scandal to public attention.

Friðriksson, a Master of Fine Arts student at the University of Bergen, created a satirical website in May 2023 that mimicked Samherji’s official site, featuring a homepage with a prominent “WE’RE SORRY” message. The fake site included a fabricated press statement titled “Samherji Apologizes, Pledges Restitution and Cooperation with Authorities,” complete with the company’s logo. Samherji took legal action against Friðriksson for trademark infringement and misrepresentation.

While Friðriksson argued that his work fell under parody and pastiche laws, Judge Teverson ruled against him, stating that the artist’s intentions to deceive visitors into believing the false website was authentic were clear. The court decision has ignited discussions about the balance between freedom of expression and intellectual property rights in the art world.

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Friðriksson’s lawyer, Andra Matei, revealed plans to appeal the ruling and emphasized the importance of artists in upholding democratic values and questioning corporate ethics. The artist’s previous project, MOM Air, a parody airline launched in 2020, also challenged conventional norms and received attention for its unconventional approach.

In a statement to Hyperallergic, Friðriksson expressed determination to continue the fight for artistic freedom and accountability. The ongoing legal battle serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding art, corporate power, and freedom of expression in contemporary society.

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