Last week, the video for the first single from the Black Panther soundtrack, "All The Stars," debuted to rave reviews. Directed by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Meyers, the video features Lamar and SZA performing in varied lush African environs and ramped up the anticipation that had already reached a near fever pitch.
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| Lina Iris Viktor |
Viktor is celebrated for her unique style that blends the mythic and the real. Her website describes it as "perfectly curated, puristic, and minimalist." Even a casual art fan can spot a Viktor piece because of her use of black, blue and gold.
Viktor's influence in the video is so strong, fans pointed it out shortly after its release.
I spy Lina Iris Viktor’s work or influence/homage (amongst other artists, too, i.e. Yayoi Kusama) in this new SZA x Kendrick video. gorgeous and inspiring. pic.twitter.com/tQwD0Yy17C— huny young (@huny) February 8, 2018
Here's work from Constellations I.
According to her lawyer, Viktor is seeking an apology and a license fee.
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