Creating Art: Authenticity and Ownership in the Visual Arts

Name: Creating Art: Authenticity and Ownership in the Visual Arts
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‘Creating Art: Authenticity and Ownership in the Visual Arts,’ the second book in a series by Professor Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN and Dr Jess Castellote, builds upon the foundation laid in the first book, ‘Collecting Art: A Handbook’, which provided valuable insights into the practice of art collection. This book comprehensively explores the legal and contractual issues faced by visual artists, art collectors, and intermediaries in the visual arts world. The authors shift their focus and explore critical themes of copyright, authenticity, and ownership in visual arts.

The book explores the fundamental principles of intellectual property rights, particularly copyright and trademarks, and their application to the visual arts. Through real-life case studies and practical examples, the authors demystify complex legal concepts, empowering readers to understand, secure, and enforce their rights effectively. They address the nuances of copyright law in art, discussing concepts such as originality, authorship, authenticity and authentication, and artists’ and art owners’ economic and moral rights. The book also addresses the evolving landscape of digital art and its impact on authenticity and ownership.

The authors emphasise the importance of balancing creativity with commerce, providing artists and art owners the knowledge to navigate contractual negotiations, protect their work, and generate revenue from their creations. ‘Creating Art’ is an invaluable resource for visual artists, collectors, gallerists, and anyone involved in the art world. It offers insights into navigating legal challenges and fostering an environment that respects and values creative contributions.

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About the Author(s)

Fabian AJOGWU, OFR (Abbi, Nigeria, 1970) is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Lagos Business School Professor of Corporate Governance. An Alumnus of Lagos Business School and Said Business School of Oxford University, Professor Ajogwu holds a PhD in Law from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland; an MBA from the IESE Business School, Barcelona; and Law degrees from the University of Nigeria and the University of Lagos. He is a Senior Partner at Kenna Partners and has honorary Counsel to the Republic of South Africa in Nigeria. He founded the AIFA Reading Society and the Society for Corporate Governance. He co-founded the Society for Art Collection and serves on the board of the Y Shyllon Museum of Art at the Pan-Atlantic University. He was appointed with the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic by the President of Nigeria. He authored and co-authored several authoritative works, including Law & Society, Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Law and Practice, and Collecting Art: A Handbook, which he co-authored with Dr. Jess Castellote.

Jess CASTELLOTE (Zaragoza, Spain, 1956) has been working in Nigeria since 1984. He holds a master’s degree in architecture (UPV, Valencia) and a doctoral degree in Art History (UNED, Madrid). He currently serves as the Director of the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. He is also a founding member of the Society for Art Collection. He acts as an independent art advisor on art matters to private and corporate bodies. He has made significant contributions to the field of Nigerian Art, having authored, co-authored, or edited five books on the subject, including his latest work, Collecting Art, co-authored with Professor Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN. He combines his professional work with an intense involvement in several not-for-profit organisations dedicated to advancing development and educational initiatives within the country.