Join us for an evening celebrating the release of the sixth edition of "Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts," the foundational text in art law co-authored by John Henry Merryman of Stanford Law School, Stephen K. Urice of the University of Miami School of Law, and Simon J. Frankel of the Superior Court of California and Stanford Law School. Originally published in 1979, this essential resource has guided generations of legal professionals, scholars, and art world practitioners. We look forward to welcoming you for this celebration of scholarship and dialogue in the visual arts.
Event Schedule
Doors: 5:00 p.m.
Discussion: 5:15 p.m.
Discussion concludes: 6:15 p.m.
Event ends: 7:00 p.m.
Book Pre-Orders
Secure your copy in advance by pre-ordering here.
Paperback - $100
Hardcover - $200
Speakers
Simon J. Frankel, author of "Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts," will be in conversation with Adine Varah, General Counsel at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Varah has praised the new edition as "an insightful, engaging, comprehensive, and remarkably accessible dive into the world of art law—a true treasure and wonderful resource for professors, students, professionals, and anyone curious about the field."
Simon J. Frankel is a Judge on the Superior Court of California in San Francisco and teaches Art and the Law at Stanford Law School. He has spoken and published widely on issues concerning art and law. Before becoming a judge, he practiced law in San Francisco for twenty-eight years.
Adine Varah is Chief Legal Officer with over 25 years executive experience managing legal, business and governmental affairs and specializing in museums, art law, and the cultural sector. Accomplished attorney, arts advocate, Stanford Law School Lecturer on art & the law, public speaker, and published cartoonist and illustrator.
Admission & RSVP
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite here:
