Vuitton accused over Joan Mitchell paintings in handbag ads
New York (AFP) - The Joan Mitchell Foundation has sent a cease and desist letter to Louis Vuitton alleging the luxury brand is using reproductions of the artist's paintings in handbag advertisements without authorization. In a statement dated Tuesday the non-profit said it repeatedly denied requests from Louis Vuitton to use Mitchell's colorful abstract work in their campaign, which stars actor Lea Seydoux. "JMF denied this request in writing in accordance with its longstanding policy that images of the artist's work be used only for educational purposes," read the statement. "JMF has never li...