Below are a selection of past articles from the ART+law newsletter.
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The articles and information on this website are provided only for the purposes of discussing legal issues. They are not to be relied on as a substitute for legal advice. Archived articles were correct at the time of original publication; to find out if the laws have changed since the articles time of publication please call Arts Law. The Arts Law Centre of Australia accepts no liability for losses caused by reliance on any of the materials it publishes. Before acting on any matter, take advice from a qualified legal practitioner.
- Caveat: Author beware!
First published in ART+law July, 2002 - Caveat: Liability for Damage to Consigned Artworks
Article outlining the rights that artist's have when their work has been lost or damaged whilst being exhibited within a gallery. First Published in Art + Law, March 2002. Updated November 2006. - Caveat: Moral rights of integrity & letters to the Editor
This article investigates whether it can be considered an infringement of moral rights to alter letters to the Editor in a newspaper. First Published in Art + Law, March 2002. - Deferred Payments
First published in ART+law July, 2002 - Film Classification (and Censorship)
Baise Moi Case Study - Summary of the Classification System, Guidelines and Code. First published in ART+law July 2002. - Graffiti - Can 'Can Art' Navigate Legal Pitfalls
Legal isuues involved in graffiti or spray can art. First published in ART+law December, 2002 - I Like Your Style! Part 2: Is the Copycat Passing Off?
How laws designed to protect consumer and business interests can be used to protect an artist's style. First published in ART+law December, 2002 - Liability Insurance: Know the Basics
Steps to be aware of when obtaining insurance. First published in ART+law December, 2002 - Mugs on Mugs - Using Photographs on Merchandise
This article looks at factors to consider before printing photos on merchandise. First published ART+law December, 2002 - Museums and Galleries: Obligations in the Age of Digital and Moral Rights
This article sets out the copyright considerations for museums and galleries seeking to digitize works in their collection, display images on the internet or reproduce works in promotional materials. First published in ART+law September, 2002 - Occupational Health and Safety for Performing Artists
New guidelines to the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act' have been introduced - 'Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry'. First published in ART+law December, 2002 - Privacy and the Private Sector
First published in ART+law, March 2002 - Uploading your work onto a website
Issues to consider before uploading artistic works onto the web. First published in ART+law July, 2002
