Written especially for professional artists and those studying the visual arts, Law for Artists

is an accessible guide to those aspects of law that impact on artists

and their work. It encompasses a comprehensive range of creative

practices including fine art, photography, the graphic and plastic arts,

animation, illustration, applied and media arts, as well as fashion,

textile and product design.

As one of the few academics working in this field Blu Tirohl clearly

explains the legal principles – such as intellectual property,

censorship, freedom of expression and criminal law – that are relevant

to artists working in a range of disciplines. In order to illustrate

these key concepts the book includes an engaging collection of examples

of artists who have come into conflict with the law, demonstrating

precisely the challenges faced by creative practitioners. The author

also explores how the establishment co-opts transgressive artists;

bringing about a range of contradictions that create legal

inconsistencies.

While the focus is primarily on UK law, the reader is also given

ample information to understand how European law affects them. An entire

chapter is also dedicated to the comparative study of US Law through

well-known cases, ensuring students have a well-rounded knowledge of the

concepts that they need to consider in a professional context. The book

also provides additional resources including a list of useful websites,

a glossary of key terms, as well as a list of statutes and cases.

Law for Artists is an invaluable resource to professional

practitioners and art graduates, as well as the academics who instruct

them. This insightful publication, the first of its kind, helps

introduce artists to the professional practice skills needed to ensure

they are well-equipped to deal with working life.