What Is The Copyright Law For Work Displayed In Galleries/museums?
If I was to display images I took of an art exhibition on my blog would this violate the artist’s copyright?
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If I was to display images I took of an art exhibition on my blog would this violate the artist’s copyright?
Thanks in advance
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According to Copyright.gov using a picture of someone else’s artwork from a gallery on your blog is not a fair use situation. However, most painters appreciate anything that promotes their work.
Regarding museums, if they allow photography then there are probably no copyright restrictions because the work has often lapsed into the public domain.
Unless you’re passing the work off as your own you should be ok to share the images – so long as this fits with the guidelines of the museum and of the copyright holder.
You should also clearly credit whomever the copyright belongs to.
Most things in a museum will either a. precede copyright law, or b. be in the public domain due to the artist being dead for a long time.
My understanding is that if you photograph the whole thing, e.g. painting and frame and some of the surroundings it will be ok. But check the law for your own area.
Generally speaking, taking a picture of anything for personal consumption is ok, attempting to sell it afterwards is when the law comes into play.
Copyright laws exist to protect intellectual properties from being stolen. Unless you are claiming or stealing that intellectual property – a.k.a. not claiming that you created the artwork – then you would not be violating copyright,
Your usage would fall under Fair Use.
i would say. post away.
you are not claiming the art to be yours right.
not sure about the actual legality but i am sure you will be ok.
Read
www.copyright.gov
There are laws regarding what can be used in an editorial/news fashion.