Viewpoint

Just how extensive and constant the interaction between art and law now is will become increasingly clear as you read the articles in this issue of LawNow. Lesley Ellen Harris speaks to "moral rights" - the legal concept that strikes to the very heart of the artistic process, by protecting how art can and cannot be used (thus protecting the reputation and integrity of both the artist and the work of art, long after the art is out of the artist's hands). Linda Callaghan discusses some of the legal safeguards that exist to permit creative people to generate revenue from their efforts. Jamie Hanlon builds on this idea by exploring the need for the legal knowledge that governs the business side of artistic endeavour. Connie Mah looks at how art is not just a business, but also a cultural heritage, including examples of how the law has strived to protect that heritage. Bonnie Czegledi then leads us on a foray into the life of a lawyer who works in that field. Each of these articles will introduce you to a unique aspect of the intersection between law and art, and each will serve to enhance your view of both art and law.