What is the right of integrity?

The right of integrity is a legal concept that gives artists the right to protect their art from being changed, distorted, or modified in any way without their permission. This right belongs to an artist in California as long as the artist holds a valid copyright in the artwork. The right of integrity also allows artists to protect their art from any form of derogatory treatment, meaning that it can’t be used in a way or a context that is likely to harm its value or reputation. This is important to ensure that artists are adequately compensated for their work and that their work is treated with respect and dignity. The right of integrity applies regardless of the form of the artwork. This means that it applies to paintings, sculpture, photography, film, music, literature, and other forms of visual art. It is important to note that an artist’s right of integrity does not always protect their work from being displayed in public. However, it does require that artists be notified of the display, and their work must be presented in its original form and with any accompanying credits. A violation of the right of integrity is considered a form of copyright infringement and can be punishable under civil law.

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