Have you ever wondered how the law shapes the world of art?
In Art in Brief, a podcast for the Center for Art Law, Paris Sistilli and Andrea Konigs break down the biggest, most exciting questions about art, law, and art law - delving into everything from copyright disputes and contracts, to art theft, provenance, and intellectual property.
Cover Art by Kira Kotler Design and Music by Roy Tabet, Edited by Paris Sistilli
For more information check out the Center for Art Law: https://itsartlaw.org/ (https://itsartlaw.org/)
Award-winning reporter Matthew Campbell joins host Andrea and guest Paris to discuss his investigation into the looting of ancient Khmer artifacts.
28 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
On Privacy and Photography with Cathy Kaplan
Host Andrea and guest Cathy Kaplan explore the complex intersection of privacy and artistic expression in photography, examining a landmark legal case.
3 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
What is the Cultural Heritage At Risk Database?
Host Andrea and Paris interview Will Korner, founder of CHARD, about how documentation and technology safeguard cultural heritage from illicit trade.
21 Apr 2026
The making of an Icon: Jean-Michel Basquiat
In this episode, we speak with art market expert Doug Woodham to unpack how Jean-Michel Basquiat became one of the most enduring cultural icons of our time. Moving beyond his rise in 1980s New York, this episode focuses on what happened after his death. We explore how his estate, led by his father, shaped his legacy through control of supply, copyright, and narrative; how early collectors and market forces drove the value of his work; and how museums and media cemented his place in art ...
16 Mar 2026
Inside the Rema Hort Mann Foundation: From Emerging Artists to the Next Generation of Collectors
In this episode, we had the opportunity to speak with Elysia Borowy, Executive Director of the Rema Hort Mann Foundation, Christy Ceriale, founder of the foundation’s Young Collectors Initiative, and Antonio Vidal, one of the recipients of the 2026 Emerging Artist Grant. Through these three perspectives, we explored the inner workings of one of New York’s most prominent art foundations, hearing firsthand about the realities of running a philanthropic arts organization, building a career as a ...
2 Feb 2026
From Khartoum to Cairo: Saving Sudan’s Heritage with Ali Nour
Ali Nour recounts his journey from Khartoum to Cairo and describes his involvement with the Emergency Response Committee to safeguard Sudan’s cultural heritage in an interview with Paris and Andrea.
15 Dec 2025
Patty Gerstenblith on Cultural Heritage Law & Armed Conflict
Patty Gerstenblith, cultural heritage law expert, discusses the destruction of cultural sites during armed conflicts, exploring international court involvement and legal limitations in protecting history in this interview.
15 Nov 2025
Authenticity and Algorithms: The Ethics of AI in Art
Carina Popovici, founder of Art Recognition, discusses training AI to detect art forgeries with hosts Paris and Andrea, raising ethical questions about bias and accountability in art authentication in this interview.
5 Sept 2025
Protecting Cultural Heritage in Ukraine
Host Paris and Andrea interview Roksolana Makar and Anastasiia Olexii about Ukraine's efforts to protect cultural heritage amidst conflict, revealing its importance to national identity.
15 Aug 2025
Art Under the First Amendment: Freedom, Limits, and Controversy
Host Paris and Andrea interview art law experts Simon Frankel and Stephen Urice about the First Amendment's impact on visual art, exploring freedom, limits, and controversy.
31 Jul 2025
Inside the FBI Art Crime Team: From Undercover Agents to Founders of ALI
Former FBI Art Crime Team agents Ronnie Walker and Dave Bass recount their undercover experiences recovering stolen art and catching forgers, leading them to found The Art Legacy Institute in this interview.
27 Jun 2025
The Debate Over Artist Royalties
Hosts Paris and Andrea examine artist resale rights, explaining the varying functions across countries and the reasons for ongoing debate within the art world.
27 May 2025
Navigating Nazi-Era Looted Art with Raymond Dowd
Raymond Dowd, art law expert, discusses his work on Nazi-era looted art cases like Cassirer v. Thyssen-Bornemisza, highlighting the challenges of international law and postwar incentives in this interview with Paris and Andrea.
13 May 2025
AI, Copyright, and Art
In this episode, Atreya Mathur sits down with the podcast to explain all things AI and copyright, specifically highlighting the case Thaler v Perlmutter.
2 Apr 2025
Owning Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo’s face is everywhere—on tequila bottles, dolls, clothing, prepaid Mastercards, and beyond. But who actually owns the rights to her image? In this episode, we unravel the complexities of trademarking an artist’s likeness and how it has shaped, and sometimes distorted, Kahlo’s legacy. Can someone truly claim ownership over a person’s image after their death? And if so, under what terms? Tune in to explore the legal and ethical questions behind the commercialization of Frida Kahlo.&n...
10 Mar 2025
Art and the Environment
This week in ART IN BRIEF, Paris and Andrea explore fascinating case studies and complex questions that arise when art meets the environment. What happens when art and artists engage with the natural world? How have they been challenged by regulations and legal limitations over the years? Our new episode traces the hisotry of land art and legal battles that have shaped its evolution. Don’t miss this deep dive into the legal and ethical complexities of art and the environment! https://...
17 Feb 2025
The Getty v Italy
What happens when the Getty Museum in Los Angeles and the Italian state find themselves in a decades long legal battle over a 2000 year old statue? Find out in this weeks episode! For more information on the case: https://itsartlaw.org/2024/07/24/case-review-getty-v-italy-2024/ For more information on how the Getty Villa has been impacted by the LA fires: https://www.npr.org/2025/01/09/nx-s1-5252939/getty-villa-museum-threatened-by-wildfire-but-collection-remains-safe
27 Jan 2025
Welcome to Art in Brief
Hosts Paris Sistilli and Andrea Konigs sit down with Irina Tarsis and Atreya Mathur to introduce the Center for Art Law's new podcast, Art in Brief.
Inside a recent episode
The Man Who Stole the Gods
Published 21 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So to start our conversation, we'd love for you to give our listeners who haven't read the book yet a brief overview of the story. Could you introduce us to the main characters and give us some context on the Ndangmar Rouge regime? So the story in its broad outlines is about the industrial scale looting of artworks from Cambodia. and specifically from the Khmer Empire, the civilization that produced Angkor Wat, among other amazing sites. And their trafficking, there's no other word for it really, into both museum and private collections in the West, above all in the United States. And the central figure was a British art dealer, a man named Douglas Latchford, who we now know was incredibly important in the supply chain that moved these looted works out of Cambodia and into places like New York City. […]
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