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Sources, the right of quotation and the public domain for those who research or write about art.

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26 guides

How to hand over or receive editable files without losing control

Cómo pactar la entrega de editables, distinguir archivos y derechos, controlar versiones, licencias, cambios y aprobación.

Verified on 18 October 2026
- conservation
- copyright
- cultural work
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Restitution and responsible acquisition: the provenance of a work

How to investigate the provenance of an artwork before purchase, which databases to consult and how to act if a problem arises subsequently.

Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- art collecting
- cultural heritage
- provenance
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Provenance of a work of art: what it is and why it decides its fate

What the provenance of a work of art is, how it is researched, which international instruments apply and which European bodies examine claims.

Verified on 27 September 2026
- art collecting
- art market
- cultural heritage
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Artificial intelligence and copyright in Europe: what has been decided in 2026

What the 2019 Directive, the AI Act and the European courts say about training AI on protected works, and what remains unresolved.

Verified on 27 September 2026
- art collecting
- generative AI
- digital infrastructure
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Primary source or back cover: how to tell what you are citing

A four-level method for knowing whether you are citing the text, a catalogue record or a back cover before resting an argument on it.

Reviewed on 27 September 2026
- cultural work
- institutional validation
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Structural surplus, explained

What structural surplus is, the relational criterion I propose for distinguishing art, explained without the technical apparatus of the articles.

Reviewed on 27 September 2026
- ontology of art
- recognition
- aesthetic subjectivity
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When a work enters the public domain in Spain

How to work out when a work enters the public domain in Spain, what happens with photographs, anonymous and unpublished works, and what still limits their use.

Verified on 27 September 2026
- art collecting
- art market
- cultural work
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Asset of Cultural Interest and export bans: how Spain protects its heritage

What distinguishes the refusal of an export permit, precautionary non-exportability and declaration as an Asset of Cultural Interest, and what obligations the owner takes on.

Verified on 27 September 2026
- art collecting
- art market
- recognition
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How to make a small catalogue: legal deposit and ISBN

How to plan and publish a small catalogue, distinguish between legal deposit and ISBN, and verify which procedures are required before printing.

Verified on 18 October 2026
- copyright
- regulations
- cultural work
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