Why Germany has the Prussian blues
The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation is one of Germany’s most important cultural institutions, but why is its name such a relic from the past?
No, you probably can’t sell your Basquiat as an NFT
If the cancelled sale of a Basquiat NFT is anything to go by, disputes about intellectual property will affect the course of the big NFT adventure
The US art market must demonstrate its integrity – or further regulation is a certainty
Art businesses in the US have a limited time to prove that responsible practices are already in place
How far can museums go to stay afloat during the current crisis?
An art lawyer considers the implications of deaccessioning works and dipping into endowment funds
What can museums do to ensure collectors follow through on promised gifts?
With no contracts or value exchanges, announced gifts can easily be revoked. But there are ways to firm up loose agreements
How artists’ foundations can reduce the risks of high-stakes lawsuits
Lawsuits can drive foundations to stop rendering opinions about the authenticity of artworks. But as a recent case shows, authenticators can take steps to protect themselves
Street artists in the US have more rights than they thought
The 5Pointz case sets a new standard for artists seeking to assert their moral rights
What will Trump’s tax reforms mean for the art market?
The US is planning to eliminate ‘like-kind’ exchanges for artworks, a key tax deferral tool for the art trade
Is the ‘monkey selfie’ case making a monkey out of the law?
Even if a wild animal could create an image by itself, it’s not easy to see how it can claim copyright
Why this fearless girl should stand her ground
New York’s famous ‘Charging Bull’ statue has company – and despite all the controversy, the new arrival has every right to be there
The Supreme Court has saved the Andy Warhol Foundation from itself
The foundation should never have pursued the copyright case against Lynn Goldsmith and it should be grateful it lost