Remember that time a few weeks ago when McDonald’s used artists from The Bushwick Collective to sell some ridiculous burger on a bagel in the Netherlands? Well, it turns out that this ad campaign is creating quite a rift in the local art community.
A group of six artists, some associated with The Bushwick Collective and some not, are threatening to sue the fast food giant because the company allegedly used their artwork in a video without their permission and without compensation. The video, “McDonald’s presents the Vibe of Bushwick NY,” featured shots of art in Bushwick’s streets and an extended interview with Joe Ficalora, founder of The Bushwick Collective.
Featured image by Louis Masai.







