Jonathan Cohen, better known by his “tag”[1] Meres One[2], is a freelance artist whose work has brought him much success and fame. His clientele include sports teams and banks, and his works have been featured in music videos, newspapers, and…
From suits brought by celebrities and prison guards to successes by the government, there have been many high-profile developments in art law over the past few months. Below are short summaries of some of the most intriguing cases. Primarily known…
Recent claims of conciliatory Cuban-American relations have dominated the news and the illusions of those with personal or commercial hopes for the island. This new dialogue has led families harmed and impoverished by the looting and nationalization of property after…
The Nazi art confiscations and forced sales that occurred during World War II have been described as “the greatest displacement of artwork in human history.”[1] It has been estimated that between the years of 1933-1945, German forces, along with other…
True crime reporting has long captivated audiences. By reporting details of an actual crime in a sensationalized way, the genre is often described as “infotainment” – the blending of information and entertainment. The modern genre was likely inaugurated by Truman…
Author: Gregory Day, Associate, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP The manner in which buyers, sellers, and dealers conduct art transactions appears, at least initially, to contradict established economic principles. This blog post seeks to identify and illustrate this phenomenon using examples…
