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The Center for Art Law is a New York-based research and education nonprofit that offers resources and programming for the advancement of a vibrant arts and law community.

The rapid rise of digital reconstruction has transformed how cultural heritage is documented and preserved, particularly...
08/12/2026

The rapid rise of digital reconstruction has transformed how cultural heritage is documented and preserved, particularly in regions affected by conflict. As 3D models and digital archives become more common, they also raise questions about ownership and cultural self-determination.

In her article, Jacqueline Koutrodimos-Lewis examines the preservation of Syria's cultural heritage. More specifically, how digital reconstructions can both protect endangered sites and act as a tool for erasure when local communities are excluded from the process.

📚 Click the link below to read the complete article by Jacqueline Koutrodimos-Lewis!

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08/11/2026

Recently our intern Hannah Gadway was able to go to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in New Brunswick. This gallery was included in a law suit between Lord Beaverbrook's Estate and a foundation he had established during his life.

📚 See more about this case using the link below to our case law database!

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Two sculptures have finally returned to Santiago de Compostela after seventy-two years.Our recent article examines the S...
08/10/2026

Two sculptures have finally returned to Santiago de Compostela after seventy-two years.

Our recent article examines the Spanish Supreme Court's decision to return the Abraham and Isaac sculptures to Santiago de Compostela, and the pivotal role that object identification played in resolving the dispute.

📚 Click the link below to read the complete article by Lucas Güimil Valdés!

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Our recent article revisits Professor Matthias Weller's presentation introducing Germany's new Court of Arbitration for ...
08/08/2026

Our recent article revisits Professor Matthias Weller's presentation introducing Germany's new Court of Arbitration for Nazi-Looted Cultural Property. It explores how the new tribunal differs from the former Limbach Commission and what its procedures, jurisdiction, and binding decisions could mean for future restitution claims.

📚 Read the full article by Savannah Weiler and Amanda Buonaiuto at the link below!

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08/06/2026

It’s August. Think Art Law. World Cap 2026 is over. For us it will be remembered for Halland Mems and $25 MILLION lawsuit filed by environmental artist Robert Wyland against FIFA for painting over the iconic 1999 downtown Dallas mural, Whaling Wall 82.* Summer Internships at the Center are winding down. Oh the places we have been together (from UN to MoMA across the US, Canada and the UK). The 2025-2026 Judith Bresler Fellowship is complete and how! and our new fellow is eager to hit the ground running.

As we move into the final stretch of summer, the reality sets in: little and big fires are everywhere and juggling so many balls or making sense of the everyday is getting increasingly impossible. But before we collapse into off-season, we want to thank you for being part of our community. Whether you were here in person, joining us online, or thinking about art and the law from afar, we can’t wait to see what you’ll create, challenge, and defend come fall. Our complements and heartfelt thanks to our Summer Team for everything they’ve accomplished over these months and invested in our future: for staying on track, for research and rigorous work on articles and databases, for genuine team building, and for pushing all of us to grow. And here’s what we’ve learned: when the real world gets too much, look at art. Play ball. Have a hydration break. These are necessities that keep us sane and running overtime.

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08/05/2026

What inspires a career in art and cultural property law?

In our latest interview, Professor Matthias Weller shares how his academic and professional journey led him to become one of the leading voices in the restitution field. He also discusses Germany's new Court of Arbitration for Nazi-Looted Cultural Property and what this landmark development could mean for the future of restitution.

📚 Read the full interview using the link below!

https://itsartlaw.org/interview/interview-with-professor-matthias-weller/

Major changes to restitution law are underway on both sides of the Atlantic.Recent developments in the United States and...
08/04/2026

Major changes to restitution law are underway on both sides of the Atlantic.

Recent developments in the United States and the United Kingdom could reshape how Nazi-looted art claims are resolved. Our recent article breaks down the proposed amendments to the U.S. HEAR Act, changes to the U.K.'s Charities Act, and why alternative dispute resolution is becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation.

📚 Read the full article by Marina Rastorfer at the link below!

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The Center for Art Law takes on the MoMA! Our team recently spent the day exploring one of New York City's iconic museu...
08/03/2026

The Center for Art Law takes on the MoMA!

Our team recently spent the day exploring one of New York City's iconic museums. Our highlights included the Marcel Duchamp retrospective (on view through August 22) and American Folk Art: Revisiting the Collection of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (through August 9).

Experiencing art in person is an invaluable complement to our work in art law. Whether exploring questions of ownership, AI, preservation, museum policy, and much more, we believe engaging directly with art is an essential part of the conversation.

Be sure to visit MoMA's current exhibitions and outstanding permanent collection. Or spend some time at your local museum, gallery, or community arts event this summer! ☀️

Facing financial challenges, the Metropolitan Opera has proposed a potential sale of its Marc Chagall’s murals.In her ar...
07/30/2026

Facing financial challenges, the Metropolitan Opera has proposed a potential sale of its Marc Chagall’s murals.

In her article, Halle O’Hern explores how cultural institutions are turning to creative financial strategies, including art-backed loans and shared ownership models.

📚 Read the full article at the link below!

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In a world shaped by smartphones, metaglasses, and AI, what should be considered acceptable when images can be captured ...
07/28/2026

In a world shaped by smartphones, metaglasses, and AI, what should be considered acceptable when images can be captured and shared so widely?

In 2015, Martha and Matthew Foster sued photographer Arne Svenson, who had spent the previous year taking photographs of them inside their home through their windows, without their knowledge. The court ultimately ruled in the photographer’s favor, citing his right to artistic expression.

In this episode of Art in Brief, Andrea and Paris are joined by Cathy Kaplan—lawyer, professor, and chair of the boards of Yale art gallery and Aperture, as well as the Whitney photography committee—to discuss the questions this case raises about privacy, consent, artistic freedom, and commercial use.

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