Legal Term
muralist public art commission contract moral rights clause
Legal Definition
A contractual provision in a public art commission agreement that secures the artist's moral rights, including the right of attribution (to be identified as the creator) and the right of integrity (to prevent derogatory treatment of the work), as protected under statutes like the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) and common law.
In Plain English
This part of a contract makes sure that when a muralist is hired for public art, they keep control over how their work is credited and protected from changes that could harm their reputation, even after the art is installed.
Example in a Contract
Artist shall retain all moral rights in the Mural, including the right to be credited as the sole creator and the right to object to any distortion, mutilation, or modification of the Mural that would prejudice Artist's honor or reputation. Commissioner agrees not to alter the Mural without Artist's prior written consent and shall ensure proper attribution in all public displays.
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