No matter how contemporary the medium, the issues of the contemporary world force us to contemplate them through an historic lens. From decades-old Supreme Court decisions to days-old computer-generated content, this panel invites a lively discussion of the law facing artists in a digital age. The breadth and scope of the digital revolution have impact on virtually all forms of art, and the ease with which works of art can be disseminated, manipulated and evaluated has created both new forums for art, as well as increased challenges for those who seek to protect their rights in a given work. It also poses new and complex issues for art academics and practitioners.
Scholars will discuss a variety of topics fundamental to contemporary art law, from the subject matter of copyright protection to artistic content to statutes of limitation. Specifically, one panelist will examine what qualifies as art in an age of digital convergence, while another explores the Bleistein Doctrine and unpacks its modern application and relevance. Other scholars will discuss the content of contemporary artworks, including the use of trademarks as artistic expression, and the creation of works using digitized art from the public domain. Another panelist will examine statutes of limitation in the information age through the examination of Nazi-looted artworks.
Business Meeting at Program Conclusion.