I can’t find anything about a DMCA from the artist, most articles only mention that he hasn’t responded and likely was unaware of the use at the time the articles were written (since they’re (arguably justified) instant reaction rage click articles).
Here’s the artwork for auction
https://www.andrewjonesauctions.com/auction-lot/hiroshi-nagai-japanese-b.-1947-untitled-beac_8624ec5891
I can’t find anything about a DMCA from the artist, most articles only mention that he hasn’t responded and likely was unaware of the use at the time the articles were written (since they’re (arguably justified) instant reaction rage click articles).