Visual Artists Rights Act
The Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) is a U.S. law that protects the rights of visual artists regarding their creations. It grants artists the ability to control how their artwork is used and to protect their reputation. Specifically, VARA gives artists the rights to attribution, ensuring their name is linked to their work, and to integrity, allowing them to oppose modifications or destruction of their art that could harm their reputation. This law primarily applies to certain types of visual art, such as paintings, sculptures, and photographs, promoting respect for artists and their contributions.
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The Visual Artists' Rights Act (VARA), established in 1990, protects the rights of artists regarding their original works of visual art. It grants certain key rights, including the right to attribution, meaning artists can claim authorship of their work, and the right to integrity, which allows them to prevent alterations or destruction that could harm their reputation. VARA covers a range of visual art forms, such as paintings and sculptures, ensuring artists have control over how their work is used and that it is presented in a manner that respects their creative vision.