Past Events

The Parthenon Marbles Dispute: Book launch and Art Law Library launch

Posted on: August 9, 2023 by Alexander Herman

We are very excited to welcome you to the book launch of The Parthenon Marbles Dispute: Heritage, Law, Politics by Alexander Herman on 28th September. The event, kindly hosted by the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) in London, will also serve as the launch for the new Art Law Library series that IAL is running […]

Diploma course for museum professionals – 9 to 13 October

Posted on: April 5, 2023 by Alexander Herman

We are happy to announce that the next instalment of our popular Diploma in Law and Collections Management (DipLCM) course will run in London from 9 to 13 October 2023. The course is open to all those who work in collections management (or related fields) at museums, galleries, libraries or archives. This course will cover […]

Immunity from seizure short course – 15 May

Posted on: by Jo Crabtree

The Institute of Art and Law is pleased to announce a return of its short course on immunity from seizure for museums, private lenders and others interested in this area. Museums in the UK and around the world are frequently faced with questions and challenges around the immunity from seizure of cultural objects on loan. […]

Art, Luxury Assets and the Three Ds – 15 June

Posted on: by Alexander Herman

The Institute of Art and Law and Fladgate LLP will be hosting an afternoon seminar in London on 15 June called Art, Luxury Assets and the ‘Three Ds’: Debt, Divorce and Death. The topic relates to how art and luxury assets are managed during the moments of great upheaval in life: namely debt, divorce and […]

Art Law Unveiled: Navigating Modern and Contemporary Art Transactions – 9 November – Full

Posted on: April 4, 2023 by Alexander Herman

What are the particular legal issues that face buyers, sellers and collectors of modern and contemporary art? Join us on 9th November at a seminar kindly hosted by Wedlake Bell LLP in London as we explore this topic in detail. Many of the relevant issues will be unique to dealing in such periods, especially insofar […]

Short course on museum deaccession – 29 November

Posted on: March 30, 2023 by Alexander Herman

The IAL will once again be offering a short course on museum deaccession for museum practitioners and other professionals, to run online on the afternoon of 29th November 2023. The course will cover the major legal and ethical issues that need to be considered in this challenging area, including new changes to charity law in […]

Next IAL Study Forum – 2 December

Posted on: January 31, 2023 by Alexander Herman

We are pleased to announce our next Study Forum, which will be a virtual event, on 2nd December 2023. Like our earlier study forums, this will provide an opportunity to hear about some of the fascinating issues and recent developments in the art and cultural heritage law field. Topics and speakers will include: ‘Intangible cultural […]

Next IAL Study Forum – 25 February

Posted on: January 25, 2023 by Alexander Herman

We are pleased to announce our next Study Forum, which will be a virtual event, on 25 February 2023. Like our earlier study forums, this will provide an opportunity to hear about some of the fascinating issues and recent developments in the art and cultural heritage law field. Topics and speakers will include: ‘Protection of […]

Authenticity, attribution and the law – Seminar on 28 March

Posted on: January 23, 2023 by Alexander Herman

This afternoon seminar, offered in partnership with Stephenson Harwood LLP, will explore the legal issues around the authenticity and attribution of artworks.  When disputes arise, such questions become especially contentious. In this respect, the event will feature experts considering disputes involving art dealers and auction houses, either in relation to claims brought by sellers of […]

The Parthenon Marbles: A new take on an age-old dispute

Posted on: January 4, 2023 by Alexander Herman

After many years of a persisting stalemate over the Parthenon Marbles, change may be in the air. Join us at Fladgate LLP in London on 7th December for a discussion of IAL Director Alexander Herman’s new book, The Parthenon Marbles Dispute: Heritage, Law, Politics. The book features an investigation of the causes of the longstanding conflict […]