“Art Law: The Story” explored the captivating narratives behind litigating, reporting, and judging art law cases.
Our Annual Conference featured a series of dynamic panels, each offering invaluable insights into the multifaceted world of art law. Gain firsthand knowledge from our distinguished lineup of speakers, comprising esteemed judges, seasoned journalists, and experienced art litigators. Together, we dissected the intricacies of defending artists’ rights, dove into the nuances of reporting on art law cases in the media and the court of public opinion, and analyzed pivotal judicial rulings that have shaped the landscape of art law.
In addition to enriching discourse, our event also featured exhibitors and a silent auction aimed at raising funds to support artists’ rights initiatives and bolster the Center’s efforts to provide accessible and affordable legal resources to the artistic community.
See details and the full agenda HERE.
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Schedule for Art Law Conference 2024
Opening Remarks: Rakhel Milstein and Atreya Mathur, Director of Legal Research, Center for Art Law (NY)
Keynote Presentation:
John Belcaster, General Counsel, MSCHF
Our keynote presentation dove into the intersection of copyright law, infringement, and fair use from the perspective of an art collective that pushes the boundaries of legality. The General Counsel of MSCHF offered unique insights into the legal challenges faced by the art collective while creating exclusive art pieces and drops that test the limits of the law. Discover how MSCHF navigates the legal landscape, addresses lawsuits, challenges conventions, and pushes the boundaries of creativity while remaining mindful of legal risks and implications.
Panel 1: May it Please the Court: Litigating Art Law
Moderator: Irina Tarsis, Founder of the Center for Art Law
Panelists: Anden Chow (Partner, MoloLamken), Marcus Asner (Partner, Arnold & Porter), Scott R. Wilson (Partner, DLA Piper)
Accomplished and experienced art lawyers and litigators provided insights into navigating complex legal disputes involving artists’ rights, authenticity, artificial intelligence and anti-money laundering. Gain practical strategies for advocating on behalf of clients in the courtroom and resolving disputes within the unique framework of art law.
Panel 2: Here’s the Scoop: Reporting Art Law
Moderator: Eileen Kinsella, Center for Art Law Advisor and Artnet Journalist
Panelists: Sophia Kishkovsky (The Art Newspaper), Blake Gopnik (Warhol biographer and Contributing Critic at the New York Times), Stephanie Drawdy (Attorney, Artist and Founder, Warfare of Art and Law Podcast)
Delve into the world of journalism and media coverage surrounding art law cases. Seasoned reporters and industry insiders offered firsthand accounts of uncovering and reporting on significant art-related cases and the impact of media coverage on public perception and legal outcomes. Discover the art of storytelling through the lens of art law reporting.
Panel 3: All Rise: Judging Art Law
Moderator: Judge Barbara Jaffe (ret.), Director, Center for Art Law
Panelists: Judge Loretta Preska, Judge Frederic Block
Explore the unique challenges and complexities faced by judges presiding over art law cases. Esteemed judges shared their perspectives on interpreting legal principles within the context of art-related disputes including on artist rights and Nazi-era looted art. Gain insights into the judicial decision-making process and the evolving role of the judiciary in shaping precedents within the realm of art law.
Closing Remarks: Steven Schindler, Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP.
Silent Auction and Networking Reception: The Center to supported artists’ rights and art law education by hosting a Silent Auction where participants could place bids on a variety of auction lots and items including artwork, legal consultation sessions, art tours, and experiences as well as commissioning an artist to create work.
