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Aurelian Lawyers & Advisers regularly blogs about art news, cases, events and other updates for the industry in Australia and internationally.
Guest Work Agency Advises Artist Lindy Lee on Public Art Commission in Brisbane
Guest Work Agency has advised celebrated Australian artist Lindy Lee on a significant public art project in Brisbane, Australia. The signature artwork will be installed as part of the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf development.
The 10 Best Worst NFT Disputes of 2021
As we come to the end of what has turned out to be a surprisingly spectacular year for the development of NFTs, it’s time to reflect and learn from the many legal issues that have arisen in this space. From a burnt Banksy to a fake sale, a Pulp Fiction stand-off to Stormtrooper helmets, there was no shortage of entertaining, mind-bending scenarios. Here’s Guest Work Agency’s wrap up of the best worst NFT disputes of 2021.
Guest Work Agency Signs up to New Payment Solution Supporting the Australian Arts Sector
Guest Work Agency has signed up to new payment processing platform ArtsPay. ArtsPay is a “profit-for-purpose” payments solution that gives back to Australian artists and small arts organisations every time a customer makes a purchase using ArtsPay - either in-store or online - via the ArtsPay Foundation, an artist-led organisation.
Guest Work Agency Director Alana Kushnir Announced as 2021 Australian Blockchain Industry Awards Finalist
Guest Work Agency founder and director Alana Kushnir has been shortlisted for the ‘Education Leader of the Year’ category in the 2021 ‘Blockies’ awards. The awards, run by Blockchain Australia, recognise leadership and excellence in the blockchain industry and community.
Our Highlight Deals of 2021
We have worked with both new and long-term clients on a variety of inspiring creative projects this year from high profile commissions for public artworks through to advising new NFT platforms. Read our wrap up of our legal and advisory work highlights from 2021.
Introducing Our New Branding Visuals
Guest Work Agency and Guest Club have had a branding spring clean! We commissioned Berlin-based artist Rachel de Joode to create a series of designs that articulate what we do.
Guest Work Agency Comments on Legal Issues and Opportunities in the NFT Space
Guest Work Agency founder and director Alana Kushnir has spoken to legal publication Lawyers Weekly about legal issues and opportunities arising from the explosion of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Guest Work Agency Advises Blockchain.art: An NFT Platform Designed for the Art World
Guest Work Agency Director and Founder Alana Kushnir has advised Blockchain.art (BCA), the first NFT marketplace designed and built specifically for the needs of the 21st century art world.