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 museums, galleries, and public and private art collections all over the world. In July of 2019, Coates had possession of two paintings from Tarducci’s “Floor … Continue reading The Real Cost Of Doing Business: Newport Gallery Owner Kristen Coates Sued For Copyright Infringement