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UK Museums Banned From Imposing Reproduction Fees After 70 Years
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Court of Appeal has ushered in a significant transformation in the practices of UK museums concerning charging fees...
AI Art: Leading UK Artists Call For Legal Action and Regulation
The intersection of art and artificial intelligence has recently taken a contentious turn, with thousands of British artists, including David...
British Library Struggles To Recover After Autumn Cyber Attack
The British Library's pivotal main catalogue, boasting over 36 million records, resurfaced online, marking a crucial milestone in restoring services...
V&A Dundee to Scale Back Major Exhibitions Amidst Financial Realities
In a strategic move to navigate financial challenges, the V&A Dundee, the Scottish counterpart of the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum, is...
Brent Sikkema – Visionary Art Dealer Of Jeffrey Gibson And Kara Walker Murdered
Brent Sikkema, the Manhattan art dealer renowned for representing artists such as Jeffrey Gibson, Kara Walker, and Vik Muniz, met a tragic end in...
Missing UK Museum Objects: The Latest Story Behind The Vitrine
In recent months, UK Museum collections have come under intense scrutiny, with headlines echoing the 'alleged' thefts of up to 2000 objects from the...
Is Appropriation Art Finished? Read My Marilyn Monroe Red Lips
The discourse surrounding Appropriation Art has emerged as a nuanced exploration of cultural, societal, and artistic paradigms. The practice is...
Rybolovlev vs. Sotheby’s: A High-Stakes Legal Drama
In the off-grid sanctuary of the art world, where masterpieces change hands for astronomical sums and money is no object, a legal saga is unfolding...
Art Enthusiasts Embrace Public Domain Freedom Day 2024
Art entering the Public Domain is always a highly anticipated annual event. Artists, creators, and consumers mark a wealth of creative treasures...
Art Industry Figures Named In New Year Honours List 2024
The New Year Honours list unveiling is a compelling event that many in the arts industry eagerly await. This selection often centres on the...
Banksy: Met Police To Investigate £250k Peckham Stop Sign Theft
The Metropolitan Police is investigating the brazen theft of a new Banksy artwork valued between £250,000 - £500,000 from a south London street. A...
Franz West: Legal Saga Surrounding Estate Foundation And Archive Resolved
The longstanding legal saga surrounding the estate of renowned Austrian sculptor Franz West has been resolved after years of contestment. It...