Art law

Panel of judges hear oral arguments in Prince copyright appeal

Richard Prince’s appeal against last year's court decision that he had infringed the copyright of the photographer Patrick Cariou is underway. On 21 May, both sides made their oral arguments to a... MORE

Published online: 22 May 2012

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Schiele case could damage NY business, say dealers

Ruling in long-standing restitution battle may threaten defence that a purchase was made in good faith

Published online: 10 May 2012

No longer appropriate?

“Appropriating” other artists’ work without consent is still common, but savvier practitioners know that permission is far less painful. Breaching copyright is a serious business

Published online: 09 May 2012

Russia and US continue to discuss cultural stand-off

Senior officials aim to lift loans suspension after dispute over sacred Jewish books

Published online: 07 May 2012

Titanic spat over Picasso (now in 3D)

Artists Rights Society claims compensation from director James Cameron over use of Picasso painting

Published online: 25 April 2012

What makes the Portrait of Wally case so significant?

It was the initiative taken by the US government that made all the difference [in the Portrait of Wally case], signalling that it would expend national resources to seek justice

Published online: 24 April 2012