What is an artist's moral rights?

An artist’s moral rights in Kansas are a form of legal protection for creators of artistic works. They are based on the notion that when an artist creates a work, they should have some say in how it is used and presented to the public in the future. Moral rights often protect an artist’s reputation and ensure that their work is not used inappropriately. The three moral rights that are generally recognized are the right of attribution, the right of integrity, and the right of disclosure. The right of attribution allows an artist to be credited when their work is used or reproduced. The right of integrity grants the artist some control over how their work is presented. For example, if the artwork is being used in a different medium, such as film, the artist can have some control over how it is presented. Finally, the right of disclosure allows an artist to choose when and where their work is released for public consumption. These moral rights are a relatively new concept in the art world that provides a necessary protection for artists. In Kansas, these rights are established in the Kansas Artist’s Moral Rights Act and they can be enforced through the courts. These rights help ensure that creators of artistic works can maintain control over how their work is used and preserve their reputation.

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