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Artist seeking legal advice after Tories use Andy Burnham portrait
Key Takeaways
- Illustrator Stan Chow is seeking legal advice over unauthorized use of his artwork.
- The Conservative Party used Chow's portrait of Andy Burnham on conference merchandise.
- Merchandise included water bottles and sweet packaging handed out in Birmingham.
- The original portrait was created for Burnham's 2021 mayoral campaign.
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Manchester illustrator Stan Chow is taking legal advice after accusing the Conservative Party of using his portrait of Andy Burnham without permission. The artwork was featured on water bottles and sweet packaging handed out during the Tory party conference in Birmingham.
Chow, a Labour supporter who originally created the image for Burnham's 2021 mayoral campaign, stated he was never asked for consent. The conference items included labels poking fun at the Labour mayor, labelling him 'Bottler Burnham' and featuring customized sweet mixes.
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