Scandal in the Newport art world. Newport, RI born artist Mia Tarducci is suing Bellevue Avenue art gallery owner Kristen Coates in federal court for copyright infringement revolving around a series of works that Coates produced that look eerily similar to works produced by Tarducci. Tarducci is an award winning artist whose works hang in … Continue reading The Real Cost Of Doing Business: Newport Gallery Owner Kristen Coates Sued For Copyright Infringement