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Aurelian Lawyers & Advisers regularly blogs about art news, cases, events and other updates for the industry in Australia and internationally.
Around Town and Abroad - DIGITAL EDITION
While galleries may be closed IRL, there is so much art to experience online. In fact, dare we say there is almost too much for one person to wade through? We've done your art homework for you and filtered the results through in this Around Town and Abroad segment, virtually of course. Read more about museums going online, online art fairs and viewing rooms, digital projects and podcasts galore.
The Art of Contract: Public Art Commissions
In this series of legal-themed articles, art lawyer and founder of Guest Work Agency, Alana Kushnir, shares useful tips on contracts which regularly arise in the art industry. From public art commission contracts to artwork sales terms and conditions, here are some suggestions for you to consider before signing a contract.
Art Case Update
Guest Work Agency is your go-to source on art-related legal cases and legal reform presently taking place within Australia, as well as select cases internationally.
In this story, our Paralegal Associate, Reetika Khanna, reports on a failed attempt to trade mark the Indigenous name of a medicinal tree, a US case awarding millions of dollars in damages to graffiti artists whose works were whitewashed, and a Dutch museum’s attempt to sue a British art dealer for failing to realise hackers had hijacked their sales deal, plus more.
Meet our Guest with Adam Stone
For this story of Meet the Guest, Guest Work Agency Director and Founder Alana Kushnir interviewed Adam Stone, artist and Director of LON, a promising gallery addition to the Melbourne arts scene with a strong curatorial focus.
Bushfire relief effort
We believe that healing can come from community action and that the responsibility to support those affected lies on all of us. Guest Work Agency will donate all proceeds from new Guest Club membership subscriptions received in January to assist bushfire efforts in Australia.
Art Case Update
Guest Work Agency is your go-to source on art-related court cases presently taking place within Australia, as well as select cases internationally. In this story Guest Work Agency’s Paralegal Associate, Reetika Khanna surveys a number of art-related cases taking place in Australia and select cases internationally.
Legal Lab Report
Guest Work Agency has been engaged by the Serpentine Galleries as the Principal Investigator for their R&D Platform's Legal Lab. The R&D Labs provide organisational support for collaborative research which is targeting specific questions around institutional sustainability. The Legal Lab is focused on the legal structures and tools used in collaborations between art, science and technology.
In this report Guest Work Agency Director Alana Kushnir discuss the ongoing work of the Legal Lab, the summit content and outcomes, and Guest Work Agency’s future plans with the Serpentine Galleries.