Fair use is a common art law issue that arises for artists. Here, we review the College Art Association's Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for the Visual...
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The treaties and laws around archaeological treasures and cultural heritage sites makes it difficult to know who owns the artifacts from the discoveries.
Buying visual art, such as an oil painting, and we may have joint ownership along with its creator. So what did we really buy?
Art forgery remains a rampant issue within the art market and recent cases serve as a reminder of the need for highly technological tools to combat the...
Ever since humanity has created and sold artistic works or items of aesthetic beauty, there have been art forgers looking to relieve unsuspecting individuals...
Most art galleries participate in art fairs throughout the year. Many of those fairs are international, such as Art Basel Switzerland or the Hong International...
Since most common insurance policies specifically exclude artwork, fine art collectors must consider purchasing a fine art insurance policy to protect their...
Retrieving Nazi stolen art is often complex. Usually, a lack of documentation makes provenance difficult to prove.
Arturo Di Modica claims "Fearless Girl," a new public art installation on Wall Street, is a derivative work of his "Charging Bull."
Trump's H1B visa shakedown means you may need to hire a foreign creative as an independent contractor. Here's how to avoid any legal issues.
What happens to artwork when artists or art collectors divorce? We discuss the various obstacles to overcome, including equitable distribution, copyright and...
It's common to see art fair visitors snapping photos of artworks for Instagram, but does the practice constitute copyright infringement, or is it fair use?
The capital of the global art market, artwork sales in New York often impose hefty taxes on the purchaser – unless one of the several clever...
Art galleries should understand the legal issues surrounding the Knoedler lawsuit such as breach of warranty, RICO conspiracy, and fraudulent concealment.
New York’s Art and Cultural Affairs Law offers some pretty extensive protections to purchasers of artist multiples, defined as any fine print...
As recently reported by Blount Art Info, it appears that celebrated neo-expressionist artist Cecily Brown may have a copycat. Or at least, that’s what...
Maria Altmann won her eight-year battle to restore the Gustav Klimt painting plundered by the Nazis when they invaded Austria. Be she did more than just that...
Whether a painting came from the hand of one of the Old Masters or is merely a copy made by a disciple will determine whether the work is exhibited in museums...