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Cursed Art, from Statues to Paintings (Provenance Series: Part XXIII)
The provenance and history of the Rokeby Venus, believed to be cursed.
The Ghoulishly Gory Frescos in Rome’s Santo Stefano Rotondo
Ghoulish and gory frescoes at Santo Stefano Rotondo present violent images of the martyrdom of saint.
The Prado in Spain Announces It Will Review its Collection to Identify Seized Artworks
The following guest blog post was written by Andrea Martín Alacid. Following other European museums such as the Musée du Louvre in Paris and the British Museum in London, Museo Nacional del Prado (the Prado) in Madrid recently announced a new initiative. It would...
When Does the Devil Wear Prada?
When does the law protect fashion brands? And what is the cost to other artists?
The Theft of the Stone Used in the King of England’s Coronation
Last week’s passing of the cultural and political icon, Queen Elizabeth II, marks the end of an era, as well as the beginning of a new reign for her son, King Charles III. While the King’s coronation is a long way off (likely to take place in 2023), preparations for...
New York Raises Holocaust Awareness Through New Law
NY State passed a law requiring museums to note which artworks on display have links to the Holocaust.
For the Love of Museums
MArTA, the Museo Archeological Nazionale di Taranto is an incredible museum that celebrates the richness of Taranto (and the region of Puglia), shared valuable information with its visitors, and provides important provenance information for scholars, while also shedding light on the problems associated with antiquities looting.
It was an honor to work on this matter to reach this wonderful solution. It is a wonderful example of how ethical museum practices build strong relationships with foreign governments. Thanks for the great reporting @BostonGlobe
We were thrilled to work on this important repatriation & loan agreement b/w Italy and the Worcester Art Museum b/c it's a wonderful example of how ethical museum practices build strong relationships with foreign governments. https://www.artandiplawfirm.com/news-repatriation-announcement/
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I had the honor of teaching a week-long course @CSMC_Hamburg in December. It was valuable engaging with scholars and experts at the university. I also presented information about the application of law to manuscripts and art, and gave this interview. Thank you @CSMC_Hamburg
Congratulations to our founder, Leila!
I'm deeply honored to be on the Observer’s 2024 Business of Art Power List, as one of the "Most Influential People in the Art World Today." I am humbled to be listed w/ so many incredible art world professionals, many of whom I deeply admire. https://observer.com/list/the-most-influential-people-in-art-2024/
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Developments in AI are occurring at break-neck speed. Read our blog post to read more about this fascinating area of the law, including new case law and government guidelines concerning the use of this evolving technology. #AI #IPLaw #copyright #artlaw
https://www.artandiplawfirm.com/artificial-intelligence-and-copyright-developments/