Michael E. Jones, a distinguished professor of sports, entertainment, media, and art law, has dedicated over 35 years to educating the next generation of lawyers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Law School, University of Massachusetts. His expertise in intellectual property rights, particularly those affecting artists and cultural institutions, has earned him international recognition as a leading scholar and practitioner in the field.Jones' contributions to the global art community extend beyond the classroom. He has served as the Fulbright-Nehru Specialist in copyrights, publicity rights, and trademarks for India, and has been invited to lecture at prestigious museums and universities around the world. His speaking engagements cover a range of legal and ethical issues that impact the visual arts community, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding art. He has served as a member of the board of directors for several arts related cultural institutions

Michael Jones has updated his groundbreaking book on Art Law, covering an expanded perspective on intellectual property rights in the digital age, and accounting for evolving ideas centered on diversity, equity and inclusion. He explores the challenges fueled by the global marketplace and the diverse ways in which art is made, valued, and experienced. This updated version serves as a necessary guide to understanding the complex legal issues and rights of artists and those who inhabit the art world.

• List of FiguresPrefaceAcknowledgments Ch 1. What is Art LawCh 2. Artistic Freedom, Censorship, and DefamationCh 3. Copyrights and AI LawCh 4. Privacy, Data Protection, Right of Publicity and TrademarksCh 5. Accessibility in the Arts: Race, Gender, and EthnicityCh 6. Acquisitions: Good Title, Theft, Forgery, and AuthenticationCh 7. Who Owns the Past: Ethical and Legal ChallengesCh 8. Museum LawCh 9. Art, Artists, Critics, and the Commerce of CreativityCh 10. The Future of Art: NFTS, Climate, Digital and AI ArtAbout the Author

Michael E. Jones, a distinguished professor of sports, entertainment, media, and art law, has dedicated over 35 years to educating the next generation of lawyers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Law School, University of Massachusetts. His expertise in intellectual property rights, particularly those affecting artists and cultural institutions, has earned him international recognition as a leading scholar and practitioner in the field.Jones' contributions to the global art community extend beyond the classroom. He has served as the Fulbright-Nehru Specialist in copyrights, publicity rights, and trademarks for India, and has been invited to lecture at prestigious museums and universities around the world. His speaking engagements cover a range of legal and ethical issues that impact the visual arts community, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding art. He has served as a member of the board of directors for several arts related cultural institutions

Michael Jones has updated his groundbreaking book on Art Law, covering an expanded perspective on intellectual property rights in the digital age, and accounting for evolving ideas centered on diversity, equity and inclusion. He explores the challenges fueled by the global marketplace and the diverse ways in which art is made, valued, and experienced. This updated version serves as a necessary guide to understanding the complex legal issues and rights of artists and those who inhabit the art world.

• List of FiguresPrefaceAcknowledgments Ch 1. What is Art LawCh 2. Artistic Freedom, Censorship, and DefamationCh 3. Copyrights and AI LawCh 4. Privacy, Data Protection, Right of Publicity and TrademarksCh 5. Accessibility in the Arts: Race, Gender, and EthnicityCh 6. Acquisitions: Good Title, Theft, Forgery, and AuthenticationCh 7. Who Owns the Past: Ethical and Legal ChallengesCh 8. Museum LawCh 9. Art, Artists, Critics, and the Commerce of CreativityCh 10. The Future of Art: NFTS, Climate, Digital and AI ArtAbout the Author

Michael E. Jones, a distinguished professor of sports, entertainment, media, and art law, has dedicated over 35 years to educating the next generation of lawyers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Law School, University of Massachusetts. His expertise in intellectual property rights, particularly those affecting artists and cultural institutions, has earned him international recognition as a leading scholar and practitioner in the field.Jones' contributions to the global art community extend beyond the classroom. He has served as the Fulbright-Nehru Specialist in copyrights, publicity rights, and trademarks for India, and has been invited to lecture at prestigious museums and universities around the world. His speaking engagements cover a range of legal and ethical issues that impact the visual arts community, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding art. He has served as a member of the board of directors for several arts related cultural institutions

Michael Jones has updated his groundbreaking book on Art Law, covering an expanded perspective on intellectual property rights in the digital age, and accounting for evolving ideas centered on diversity, equity and inclusion. He explores the challenges fueled by the global marketplace and the diverse ways in which art is made, valued, and experienced. This updated version serves as a necessary guide to understanding the complex legal issues and rights of artists and those who inhabit the art world.

• List of FiguresPrefaceAcknowledgments Ch 1. What is Art LawCh 2. Artistic Freedom, Censorship, and DefamationCh 3. Copyrights and AI LawCh 4. Privacy, Data Protection, Right of Publicity and TrademarksCh 5. Accessibility in the Arts: Race, Gender, and EthnicityCh 6. Acquisitions: Good Title, Theft, Forgery, and AuthenticationCh 7. Who Owns the Past: Ethical and Legal ChallengesCh 8. Museum LawCh 9. Art, Artists, Critics, and the Commerce of CreativityCh 10. The Future of Art: NFTS, Climate, Digital and AI ArtAbout the Author