by Kimberly Babin | Fri Jan, 2023 | Art Law, Crime & Ethics, Babin
The scope of law encompasses not only ethical principles, but also requires ethical considerations and conduct in its practice. This is also true in the field of art law, which deals with the unique complexities and issues surrounding artist-attorney, artist-dealer,...
by Kimberly Babin | Thu Nov, 2022 | Art Law, Crime & Ethics, Babin
There is a wide range of contractual and legal issues that arise relating to works of art, the art market and the art world. Artists, collectors, galleries, dealers, auction houses and museums all enter transactions that should be guided by written agreements. Sound...
by Kimberly Babin | Wed Oct, 2022 | Art Law, Crime & Ethics, Babin
As UK Law Grants New Powers to Galleries and Museums in England and Wales, Prime Minister Liz Truss Takes Stance Against Return of Parthenon Marbles A provision of the new Charities Act signaled a significant shift in the legal landscape for museums and restitution,...
by Kimberly Babin | Fri Sep, 2022 | Art Law, Crime & Ethics, Babin
The art market is currently estimated to be a $65 billion dollar market, and private collectors, institutions, and curators are globally becoming more attune to ethical collecting. If a collector wants his/her acquired artwork to hold value in current times and the...