Paris and Andrea are joined by Roksolana Makar and Anastasiia Olexii to discuss how Ukrainians are fighting back against Russia’s assault on their cultural heritage From documenting destroyed sites to preserving artifacts and seeking justice for cultural war crimes, they show how protecting heritage is central to defending the nation's identity.For more information on HeMo, the Ukrainian Heritage Monitoring Lab, the Raphael Lemkin Society and Wall Evidence, check out the resources below! People of Culture Taken Away By The War: https://pen.org.ua/en/lyudy-kultury-yakykh-zabrala-vijna HeMo:https://www.heritage.in.ua/War Archive: https://ukrainewararchive.org/eng/ Wall Evidence: https://wallevidence.mizhvukhamy.com/ https://instagram.com/wallevidence Raphael Lemkin Society:https://www.facebook.com/lemkin.societyhttps://lemkin.org.ua/index_en.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/lemkin_society?igsh=ZHp6eGx5ZG1kYzVx
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Art Under the First Amendment: Freedom, Limits, and Controversy
In this episode, Paris and Andrea are joined by Simon Frankel and Stephen Urice, co-authors of the newly released 6th edition of Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts, the leading textbook shaping the field of art law.Together, they explore the complex relationship between artistic freedom and government authority and unpack how the First Amendment applies to visual art.From the cancellation of Amy Sherald’s exhibition at the Smithsonian to landmark legal battles over obscenity and censorship, we ask:What counts as protected expression?When, and why, can the government intervene?And who ultimately controls the art that reaches the public?To learn more about the book, check out the links below: https://cambridgeblog.org/2025/04/law-ethics-and-the-visual-arts/www.leva6.org
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Inside the FBI Art Crime Team: From Undercover Agents to Founders of ALI
In this episode, Paris and Andrea sit down with former FBI Art Crime Team agents Ronnie Walker and Dave Bass.They share incredible stories from their time undercover, including recovering a multi-million dollar stolen pair of ruby slippers and bringing one of America’s most infamous art forgers to justice.Now out of the Bureau, Ronnie and Dave reveal how their experiences led them to co-found The Art Legacy Institute, and what’s next in their mission to protect artists and their work.A big thanks to Eva Bella for guiding the research for this episode.Connect with Ronnie and Dave Here: https://bsky.app/profile/artcrimeguy.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/artcrimeguyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnie-walker-b64953176/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-bass-97a11b297/For More Information: Art Legacy Institute: https://www.artlegacyinstitute.org/ https://www.instagram.com/artlegacyinstitute_org/https://bsky.app/profile/artlegacyinstitute.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/artlegacy_orgAlitheon: https://alitheon.com/ AWS: https://aws.amazon.com/government-education/nonprofits/?ams%23interactive-card-vertical%23pattern-data--2066256937.filter=%257B%2522filters%2522%253A%255B%255D%257D Ruby Slippers Case: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/04/30/feature/the-case-of-dorothys-stolen-ruby-slippers/Earl Washington Case: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/arts/earl-washington-woodblocks-art-fraud.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZE8.RkOq.-8-4beaBhG5o&smid=url-share
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The Debate Over Artist Royalties
In this episode, Paris and Andrea dive deep into a discussion on Artist Resale Rights. They talk about how these rights function differently across different countries, and why this issue remains such a hotly debated topic in the art world.for more information check out this Center for Art Law article: https://itsartlaw.org/2019/07/01/its-not-that-easy-artist-resale-royalty-rights-and-the-art-act/
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Navigating Nazi-Era Looted Art with Raymond Dowd
Paris and Andrea sit down with Raymond Dowd, one of the foremost voices in art law and cultural and intellectual property.Together, they speak with Raymond about his experiences working on cases involving Nazi-era looted art, with a particular focus on the case Cassirer v. Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation.They also explore the complexities of navigating conflicting international legal systems, as well as the postwar incentives that fueled the acquisition of stolen art.
Have you ever wondered how the law shapes the world of art? In Art in Brief, a podcast for the Center for Art Law, Paris Sistilli and Andrea Konigs break down the biggest, most exciting questions about art, law, and art law - delving into everything from copyright disputes and contracts, to art theft, provenance, and intellectual property. Cover Art by Kira Kotler Design and Music by Roy Tabet, Edited by Paris SistilliFor more information check out the Center for Art Law: https://itsartlaw.org/