Buying herself back

That painting the hard to spell model she made a big deal about in a magazine?

Where she claimed the artist stole her likeness from her?

“Buying myself back”?

She actually commissioned the painting she claims was so violatory.

Emily Ratajkowski

Richard Prince

Emily Ratajkowski – Richard Prince Controversy

In a recent and notable confrontation in the art world, Emily Ratajkowski, publicly criticized artist Richard Prince for using her image without consent. The dispute centers around Prince’s artwork, which repurposed Ratajkowski’s Instagram photo without her permission. The piece was then sold for a substantial sum, sparking a debate about intellectual property rights and the boundaries of artistic expression.

Ratajkowski voiced her concerns over the lack of control she had over her own image, challenging the legality and ethics of Prince’s actions. This incident has reignited discussions in the art community about the fine line between inspiration and appropriation, and the rights of subjects in artworks derived from existing media, especially in the digital age.

The case has also prompted broader conversations about the rights of models and celebrities over their images and the need for clearer guidelines in the evolving intersection of art, technology, and personal rights. Ratajkowski’s stance represents a growing movement among public figures seeking more agency over how their images are used in artistic and commercial contexts.

Emily Ratajkowski tried to buy the painting. In her essay for The Cut, Ratajkowski shared that after discovering Richard Prince had used her Instagram image for his work, which he then sold for $80,000, she attempted to purchase it. Despite the fact that her own image was used without her consent, Ratajkowski found herself in the position of having to buy back a piece of her own representation.