Photo: Floragen 2.0.2 and Regen 1.0.2 by Colleen Hoffenbacker By Atreya Mathur “Recently, I’ve integrated artificial intelligence into my digital process to harmonize the cutting-edge technology with timeless human values, creating a blend that’s uniquely mindful and full of wonder.” ~ Colleen Hoffenbacker, Artist In the realm of contemporary art, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking force, revolutionizing the way the world conceives, creates, and appreciates artistic expression. From mesmerizing visualizations to thought-provoking installations, AI-generated artworks ..read more

By Alexandra Materia Tattoos place another wrinkle into the realm of copyright law and their interaction with the fair use defense. Famously in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith Justice Kagan passionately dissented from her majority justices to argue that Warhol’s use of the Prince photograph was not fair use because “[i]t will stifle creativity of every sort. It will impede new art and music and literature. It will thwart the expression of new ideas and the attainment of new knowledge.”[1] This dissent serves as not only a warning, but it also places artists in pot ..read more

By Olivia Zinzi Richard Serra, Tilted Arc (1981) GSA Art in Architecture: Selected Artworks 1997 to 2008, available at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_BASIC&contentId=27993 The recent death of an octogenarian titan of 20th century sculpture, Richard Serra (1938-2024), is a fine opportunity to revisit the influential 1987 art law decision which gave wind to the sails of having moral rights integrated into the American legal system. Richard Serra, a celebrated and accomplished American artist, passed away on March 26 at the age of 85.[1] He graduated with a B ..read more

By Rachel Sundar New York City, a global hub for the art market, hosts numerous auction houses with international footprints. In a surprising move that sent shockwaves through the art world, the New York City Council repealed long-standing regulations governing the city’s auction industry, effective April 2022.[1] This deregulation was part of a broader effort to stimulate business activity post-pandemic, primarily involving eliminating rules that had been enacted in the 1980s to bolster oversight within an industry known for its opacity.[2] Legislators intended the original regulations, encom ..read more

By Eric J. Simon Armed conflicts can potentially destroy not only human lives but also entire cultures. As Dr. Patty Gerstenblith, Distinguished Research Professor of Law at DePaul University, stated during her keynote address at the Kernochan Center’s symposium on Protecting Cultural Property, the significance of the destruction of cultural heritage sites “lies in the people.”[1] This destruction weakens communities and compromises opportunities for peace and reconciliation.[2] It was not until 1954 at the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (the ..read more

By Irina Strelkovskaya Background Yulia Tsvetkova is an artist and LGBTQ+ and women’s rights activist from Komsomolsk-on-Amur, in the Far East of the Russian Federation. [1] In 2018, Tsvetkova began her activism and opened a city community center for civic initiatives, where she hosted weekly lectures, called “Living Library” sessions, to support groups for schoolchildren and mothers. [2] Also, in 2018, Yulia and her mother, Anna Khodyreva, organized a theater studio for teenagers (6-16 years old) called “Merak”. The Serbian word “merak” translates to “joy” or “pleasure in the little things of ..read more

By Claire Killian Introduction: What’s Happening? The impending closure of the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City marks a change in the cultural landscape of the city and beyond. For two decades, at home in Chelsea, the museum has been celebrated for its extensive collection of Himalayan art, its innovative programming, and its commitment to fostering cross-cultural dialogue and understanding since it first opened in 2004. The recent announcement of the museum’s closure sent shockwaves through the art world, prompting reflection on the challenges facing cultural institutions in an era marked ..read more

By Iris Ziwei Che In the world of financial instability, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code serves as a source of hope, offering structured pathways for recovery and solvency. Navigating the complexities of bankruptcy law reveals a multifaceted system carefully crafted to address the financial troubles of individuals, businesses, cities, and non-profits alike. This article explores the role of law in balancing debt resolution with economic value preservation, through an analysis of significant bankruptcy cases. These include the financial failure of Lehman Brothers, Paddle8, Detroit, and New York City O ..read more

By Hannah Gadway Education B.A. in Spanish and Economics & Math at Yale University (2012-2016) MPhil at Oxford University (2016-2018) Currently pursuing a J.D. at Harvard Law School (2020-2024) Additional Reading Apsara Iyer, et al., Heritage and Criminal Sanction, Routledge Handbook of Heritage and the Law (2024). Jo B. Lemann, et al., Harvard Law Review Elects Apsara Iyer as 137th President, The Harvard Crimson (February 6, 2023), available at HERE. David D’Arcy, Antiquities trafficking investigator appointed president of Harvard Law Review—a position once held by Ruth Bader Ginsburg ..read more

By Atreya Mathur ​​In a world where creativity knows no bounds and the lines between art, inspiration and infringement blur, one art collective stands at the forefront of pushing these boundaries. From crowd-sourcing and domain squatting websites for the next U.S. president to a frame-by-frame recreation of the entire Bee movie, MSCHF is redefining what it means to challenge norms of traditional art and law.[1] With antics including a “Ketchup or Makeup” art drop in collaboration with Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty brand or a series of fake Andy Warhols amidst an original, this art collective is certa ..read more