The impact of artists’ moral rights legislation on conservation practice in the United Kingdom and beyond

Lennard, F. (2005) The impact of artists’ moral rights legislation on conservation practice in the United Kingdom and beyond. In: ICOM Committee for Conservation: 14th Triennial Meeting, The Hague, Netherlands, 12-16 Sep 2005,

Abstract

Conservators are increasingly concerned with the conservation of modern and contemporary artworks. These artworks pose particular practical and ethical problems; recent legislation may also affect the way conservators think about contemporary works of art. This paper discusses legislation in the United Kingdom and other countries which may have a bearing on the way conservators treat contemporary artworks. The paper is a preliminary exploration of the issues raised as a result of considering the options for the conservation of a textile artwork by Robert Rauschenberg.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Lennard, Professor Frances
• Authors: Lennard, F.
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art