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Poet Aamir Aziz Accuses Artist Anita Dube of Using Protest Poem Without Consent

Aziz alleges unauthorized use of his anti-CAA poem in Anita Dube’s art installations, sparking legal action and calls for credit, removal, and compensation.

Aziz accuses artist of using Delhi protest poem without credit
Aamir Aziz has reportedly asked for equal compensation for the works incorporating text from his poem, and the matter is being discussed by the parties’ legal representatives (YouTube)
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Overview

  • Aamir Aziz claims Anita Dube used his protest poem 'Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega' without his consent, credit, or compensation in multiple exhibitions from 2023 to 2025.
  • Aziz first discovered the unauthorized use on March 18, 2025, when his poem was spotted in Dube’s exhibition at Vadehra Art Gallery in Delhi.
  • The poet alleges his work was recontextualized, renamed, and commercialized in gallery spaces, erasing its original intent and his authorship.
  • Vadehra Art Gallery states the contested works have been removed from sale and attributes the poem in accompanying text but remains in dialogue with Aziz’s legal team.
  • Anita Dube has yet to publicly respond to the allegations, while Aziz continues to demand accountability and equal compensation for the unauthorized use of his work.