Starting June 2025, all artworks imported into the European Union must come with verifiable provenance documentation. The EU will implement new regulations targeting cultural goods, significantly affecting international art trade. Aimed at curbing illicit trafficking, especially from conflict zones, the law mandates stricter provenance checks by importers, dealers, and institutions. This article unpacks the regulation and explores its potential impact.
Category: Art Law
Christie’s AI Auction Sparks Outrage from Thousands of Artists
Christie’s New York is hosting its first-ever auction exclusively dedicated to AI-generated art, titled "Augmented Intelligence," running from February 20 to March 5. This landmark event, the first of its kind by a major auction house, has sparked controversy, with nearly 4,000 people signing an open letter demanding its cancellation. Critics argue that the AI models used to create these artworks are trained on copyrighted material without permission, exploiting human artists and raising ethical concerns about the impact on the creative industry.
