"Artist Accuses IKEA's San Francisco Food Hall of Design Plagiarism"

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San Francisco artist Tim Lahan accuses the new Saluhall food hall in downtown San Francisco of copying his distinctive art style without permission. Lahan claims that the branding at Saluhall closely resembles his own work, featuring minimalistic outlines of facial features, and he is considering legal action. A copyright attorney suggests that Lahan may have a case, and Ikea, the operator of Saluhall, has stated that they are looking into the matter. Lahan expresses disappointment at the situation, feeling that his reputation and creative work have been damaged by the alleged infringement.
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