What are an artist’s moral rights?

Artist moral rights are a type of legal protection for the creators of works of art. This type of protection is specific to the state of Oregon and is in place to protect creators from having their works of art used in ways that they did not intend or without proper attribution. These rights include the right to be attributed as the author of a work, the right to have a work published anonymously or pseudonymously, the right to object to alterations to the work that would be deemed as prejudicial to the artist’s honor or reputation, and the right of an artist to reject the use of their work for advertising or promotional purposes. In the case of works of visual art, such as sculptures or paintings, an artist also has the right to prevent the destruction of these works, even if they have been sold. This means that a collector cannot destroy a work of art without first obtaining permission from the artist. Having the protection of moral rights is important for artists in Oregon, as it allows them to ensure that their works are used and attributed in the way that they intended, as well as protecting their works from being destroyed or altered in a manner that would damage their reputation. This also gives artists in Oregon a certain level of control over their works even after they have been sold, allowing them to have a say in the way that their works are used and presented.

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