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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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6 guides
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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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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How to work out when a work enters the public domain in Spain, what happens with photographs, anonymous and unpublished works, and what still limits their use.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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Authorship and works made with AI under Spanish law
What Spanish law says about the authorship of works made with AI, where the line of human contribution lies and what to document in practice.
Verified on 27 September 2026
- art collecting
- generative AI
- ontology of art
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