Artist Accuses AirAsia of Copyright Violation

Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic has accused AirAsia of using his mural 'Children On A Bicycle' as livery on one of its planes without his permission. The artwork, iconic in Penang, was brought to Zacharevic's attention through social media, prompting him to tag AirAsia and its CEO Tony Fernandes in a post that read, 'I think we need to talk.' This is not the first instance of AirAsia allegedly using Zacharevic's work without consent, as the artist indicated previous attempts to address the issue were unsuccessful. Zacharevic is currently seeking to resolve the matter directly with the airline but has not ruled out legal action if necessary. As of now, AirAsia has not publicly responded to the allegations, and the extent of the use of Zacharevic's works on their aircraft remains unclear.