An analysis of the inconsistencies in UK museums’ copyright claims over digital reproductions of public domain works Introduction In our online, globally connected era, cultural institutions are vital custodians of…
Tag: Art History
Curiouser and curiouser: copyright and the public domain at the V&A
The choices museums make about copyright as they digitise their collections have profound implications for public access.
28 Vermeers
What does the Rijksmuseum’s landmark Vermeer exhibition tell us about museums, copyright and digital collections today? Vermeer is a major exhibition of the artist’s work at the Rijksmuseum that brings…
Emerson’s Nature and the commons
Emerson’s understanding of landscape and the public commons, and how they relate to museums and open access in the digital realm.
Open Access and Art History in the 21st Century: The Case for Open GLAM
A key principle of Open GLAM is that works in the public domain should remain in the public domain once digitised. However, many museums assert copyright in digital reproductions of public domain artworks. How legally legitimate is this?
Open for the World – open access at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Open access at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Sharing cultural heritage in India
The state of open access to cultural heritage in India