Warfare of Art & Law Podcast
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About
Warfare of Art and Law Podcast sparks conversation about the intriguing – and sometimes infuriating – stories that arise in the worlds of art and law with artist and attorney Stephanie Drawdy.
Episodes
- Multidisciplinary Artist Zoë Buckman on Agency, Jewish Personhood & Multiple Truths
This episode of Warfare of Art & Law features multidisciplinary artist Zoë Buckman. They discuss her background as a visual artist, her work with embroidery and filmmaking, and her exhibition "Show Me Your Bruises, Then." The conversation…
- TEDx Speaker Ronnie Stephens on His Legacy Journey as a Member of the Quapaw and Cherokee Tribes, the Impact of NAGPRA, How Best to Preserve and Celebrate Native American Culture & the Importance of Storytelling
Ronnie Stephens, of Quapaw and Cherokee heritage, shares his legacy journey, discussing the impact of NAGPRA, Native American cultural preservation, and the significance of storytelling. The episode touches upon historical land allotment,…
- Aurelian Lawyers & Advisers' Director & Founder Alana Kushnir on Antisemitism in the Arts, Education on the Depth of Jewish Culture and History, and the Moral Component of Justice
Alana Kushnir addresses antisemitism within the arts sector, shares insights into Jewish culture and history, and explores the moral dimension of justice. The episode touches upon her work with Aurelian Lawyers & Advisers, her experiences…
- Iranian-Italian Actor Isabella Nefar on Resilience, Censorship and the Power of Storytelling
The episode features Iranian-Italian actor Isabella Nefar discussing her experiences with resilience, censorship, and the impact of storytelling. Topics include her background, specific projects like "My English Persian Kitchen" and Apple…
- Multidisciplinary Artist Bayeté Ross Smith on Art, Technology and Restorative Justice
The Warfare of Art & Law Podcast episode features Bayeté Ross Smith discussing his background, the relevance of colonialism, using technology in storytelling, creative metadata protection, and copyright. The conversation also touches on AI…
- Steven Gambardella on Stoicism: Its Benefits and Paradoxes
This episode features Steven Gambardella discussing Stoicism, its historical context, and practical applications. Topics include the four-fold root of virtue, facets of autonomy, and the Stoic view on justice, fear, and desire.
- Italian IP, New Tech and Art Law Lawyer Massimo Sterpi on Issues Raised by Generative AI and the Future of Agentic AI
IP attorney Massimo Sterpi discusses emerging tech in art law, focusing on generative AI and copyright. The episode covers training data, legal cases in Germany and the UK, and the future of agentic AI.
- Artist Marina Heintze on Art, Activism and the Holocaust
This episode of the Warfare of Art & Law Podcast features artist Marina Heintze discussing her artistic background, use of materials, and how her work engages with topics such as current events, politics, the Holocaust, and justice.
- AI & IP Panel Discussion: A Global Perspective Part III
Part III of the AI & IP Panel Discussion features experts discussing global perspectives on AI and intellectual property. Topics include copyright and authorship with Prof. Tim McFarlin, philosophical insights on authenticity from Dr. Cate…
- "Through Their Eyes" Exhibition - The Story of Kfar Azza Before, During and After 7 October 2023
This episode discusses the "Through Their Eyes" exhibition, focusing on the Kfar Azza community and The Surviving Project. It covers the exhibition's components, messages of hope, and its mission to explore themes of loss and resilience.
- AI & IP Panel Discussion: A Global Perspective Part II
This episode features a panel discussing AI and intellectual property globally, covering Nigerian copyright law, national AI strategies, and copyright provisions for machine-generated work in the UK. It also touches on the US copyrightabil…
- Israeli Artist Ronit Levin Delgado on Activist Art after 7 October and Art's Power to Heal & Bring Cultural Repair
Israeli artist Ronit Levin Delgado joins the Warfare of Art & Law podcast to discuss her activist art, its power to heal, and facilitate cultural repair. The conversation touches on her response to events after October 7, 2023, her curator…
- Artist & Attorney Stefania Salles Bruins on "How to Work Your Lawyer-Trained Brain to Strengthen Your Cranial Nerve 2" Part II - A 2ND Saturday Conversation
This episode features artist and attorney Stefania Salles Bruins in Part II of a discussion on applying a lawyer-trained brain to art. Topics covered include artistic techniques such as perspective, light, shadow, value, depth, line, brush…
- Curator Michael Jacobs on the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
Curator Michael Jacobs discusses the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, its mission, and its collections, which include over 4,000 artifacts and 375 archival collections. The episode touches on exhibitions covering topics like the G…
- Dr. Hannes Hartung on Germany's Nazi-Looted Art Claims Reform, Bavaria's Nazi-Looted Art Scandal, Restitution and Remembrance
Dr. Hannes Hartung discusses Germany's efforts to reform claims for Nazi-looted art, including the Gurlitt Trove scandal and Bavaria's restitution cases. The episode covers Germany's shift towards an arbitration tribunal and examines new g…
- Art Historian Silvia Wistuba on the ‘Malweiber’ - Female Artists of German Modernism
Art historian Silvia Wistuba discusses female artists of German Modernism, also known as "Malweiber," and her research into their work and the period between 1871-1918. The episode covers Wistuba's background, specific artists like Gabriel…
- Dr. Michelle Fabiani & Dr. Fiona Greenland on CURIA Lab's Work to Measure the Impacts of Cultural Loss
Drs. Michelle Fabiani and Fiona Greenland discuss their collaborative work at CURIA Lab, which focuses on measuring the impacts of cultural loss. They cover informatics, data reliability in projects like the Syrian looting study, and the e…
- The Healing Power of Art - A Conversation with Artist/Retired Judge Jerry Alonzo & Artist/Attorney Gina McKlveen
This episode features artist and retired judge Jerry Alonzo and artist and attorney Gina McKlveen discussing the therapeutic effects of creating art. They explore how artists process emotions such as depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, r…
- Jesuit Priest & Artist Father Jonathan Harmon on Art as a 'Work of Service', Defining Sacred Art and Seeking Justice Through Art
Jesuit priest and artist Father Jonathan Harmon discusses his background, his art as a "work of service," and the definition of sacred art. The episode also touches on seeking social justice through art and his work in Brownsville, TX.
- AI & IP Panel Discussion: A Global Perspective Part I
Part I of this panel discussion on AI and Intellectual Property covers global perspectives on the topic. Speakers address authorship, copyright law, China's focus on intellectual achievement, and the UK's session on AI and copyright. The d…
- AI, Copyright and Justice - A Conversation with Copyright Lawyer Anja Neubauer
Copyright lawyer Anja Neubauer joins the Warfare of Art & Law Podcast to discuss the global copyright framework concerning AI, exploring issues of authorship, moral rights, and potential injustices. The conversation touches on a German stu…
- Art/Cultural Heritage/IP Law Attorney & Musician Leila Amineddoleh - a 2ND Saturday Conversation
Leila Amineddoleh shares her experiences as an attorney specializing in art, cultural heritage, and IP law, drawing parallels between her musical background and legal practice. The episode covers her firm, work with artists, legal cases, t…
- Researcher, Writer & Advisor Frances Liddell on the Intersection of Emerging Tech, the Arts & Culture
Researcher Frances Liddell discusses the intersection of emerging technology, the arts, and culture, covering topics like NFTs, blockchain, data scraping, and attribution. The episode also touches on research centers, tokenized rights, and…
- IP and Tech Attorney Ankit Sahni on the RAGHAV AI Painting Tool and "Suryast" Copyright Registration Efforts in India, Canada & the US
Ankit Sahni joins the Warfare of Art & Law podcast to discuss the RAGHAV AI painting tool and copyright efforts for "Suryast" in India, Canada, and the US. The episode covers Sahni's background, the RAGHAV tool
- Artist & Attorney Stefania Salles Bruins on "How to Work Your Lawyer-Trained Brain to Strengthen Your Cranial Nerve 2" Part I - A 2ND Saturday Conversation
This episode features artist and attorney Stefania Salles Bruins discussing her training in visual thinking at art school and her work as an attorney. Topics include the graduate program at New York Academy of Art, painting mediums and too…
- D. Paul Schafer on Shifting to the Cultural Age and his book, The Great Cultural Awakening
D. Paul Schafer discusses his book "The Great Cultural Awakening," advocating for a transition from an Economic Age to a Cultural Age. The episode covers his background, publications, the impact of AI, and the role of arts and culture in a…
- Dr. Andres Guadamuz on IP in the AI Age: Exploring Copyright, Authorship, and Future Regulations
This episode of Warfare of Art & Law Podcast features Dr. Andres Guadamuz discussing intellectual property in the AI age, including copyright, authorship, and global regulations. It references legal cases such as THJ Systems v. Sheridan an…
- Artist in Exile: Tetiana Cheprasova Shares About Her Work as a Witness of her Time
Tetiana Cheprasova shares her perspective on the war in Ukraine, her artistic background spanning painting, photography, sculpture, and graphic design, and her views on art
- Author & Historian Angie Elita Newell Discusses her book, All I See Is Violence, involving the 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn and the 1970s American Indian Movement
Angie Elita Newell discusses her book "All I See Is Violence," which examines the 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn and the 1970s American Indian Movement. The conversation touches on historical inaccuracies, research methods, Indigenous narra…
- Deadria Farmer-Paellmann Provides an Update on Restitution Study Group's Work for Slavery Justice, including the Status of the Benin Bronze Suit Against the Smithsonian Institution
Deadria Farmer-Paellmann provides an update on the Restitution Study Group's efforts toward slavery justice, discussing the Benin Bronze suit against the Smithsonian Institution. The episode covers the suit's issues, legal rulings, histori…
- Fast Familiar Co-Founder Rachel Briscoe on Creating Audience-Centric Theatre to Facilitate Dialogue and Address Social Issues and How Tech Can Serve Humanity in that Process
Rachel Briscoe, co-founder of Fast Familiar, discusses creating theatre focused on audience engagement to address social issues and incorporate technology. The episode details Fast Familiar
- Author & Art Historian Dr Laura Morelli Discusses her Historical Fiction Novel The Last Masterpiece and WWII Looting of Florentine Collections
Laura Morelli discusses her historical fiction novel The Last Masterpiece, which covers the WWII era art looting of Florentine collections. The episode details the genesis of the book, characters like Rudolph Levy, Eva Brunner, and Josephi…
- Novelist & Attorney Barbara Hinske Discusses her Rosemont Series, Guiding Emily Series & Hallmark Movie, Discrimination Against the Blind, Art's Ability to Address Social Issues and Much More
Barbara Hinske, author and attorney, talks about her Rosemont and Guiding Emily book series, their connection to a Hallmark movie, and her advocacy work concerning discrimination and employment for the visually impaired. She also touches o…
- *Bonus* "Manifestation of Freedom" from Elicit Justice: Conversations Off Grid
This bonus episode of the Warfare of Art & Law Podcast, titled "Manifestation of Freedom," features excerpts from interviews with Dr. Ashfaq Ishaq and Milena Chorna. Musical composition is by Toulme, copyright 2024.
- Appellate Attorney M.C. Sungaila on Space Cultural Heritage Preservation and Lessons to be drawn from Holocaust-Era Restitution Cases like Cassirer
Appellate Attorney M.C. Sungaila joins the Warfare of Art & Law podcast to discuss the preservation of cultural heritage in space. The episode examines lessons from Holocaust-era restitution cases, such as Cassirer v. Thyssen-Bornemisza Co…
- Attorney Sanjay Sethi Discusses Artistic Freedom Initiative's Work, Oppression of the Arts and Cultural Sectors Globally & the Need for Pluralistic Discourse
Sanjay Sethi discusses the Artistic Freedom Initiative (AFI), its mission, services, and programs like the residency program and Artists for Social Change. The episode covers challenges in assisting artists, sponsorship models, and AFI
- Dr. Elizabeth White and Dr. Joanna Sliwa discuss their book, The Counterfeit Countess: the Jewish Woman Who Rescued Thousands of Poles During the Holocaust
Drs. Elizabeth White and Joanna Sliwa discuss their book, "The Counterfeit Countess," which focuses on Janina Mehlberg's humanitarian work and use of an alias during World War II. The episode touches on Mehlberg's experiences in concentrat…
- Researcher Chiara Gallo on Influencer Advertising & Art - A 2ND Saturday Conversation
Chiara Gallo discusses influencer advertising in art, referencing campaigns by Beyoncé, Jay Z, Louis Vuitton, and the Uffizi. The episode covers EU and UK regulations, influencer marketing strategies, and Italian legal approaches, includin…
- Anthropologist and Author Dr. Giovanni Ercolani on Artists in Ukraine Who Are Preserving the Spirit of Maidan
In this episode of Warfare of Art & Law, anthropologist and author Dr. Giovanni Ercolani talks about Ukrainian artists who are preserving the spirit of Maidan. The discussion covers Ercolani’s background, his research on Ukraine, and his b…
- *Bonus* “Signs” from Elicit Justice: Conversations Off Grid
This bonus episode of Warfare of Art & Law presents excerpts from Episode 121, which included an interview with Dr. Samson Munn and a musical composition by Toulme. Listener feedback and inquiries can be directed to stephanie@warfareofarta…
- Copyright Advocate & Author David Newhoff on State Sovereign Immunity, IP, AI and Artists' Rights - A 2ND Saturday Conversation
David Newhoff, author of "Who Invented Oscar Wilde?: The Photograph at the Center of Modern American Copyright?", discusses state sovereign immunity, intellectual property, AI, and artists' rights on the Warfare of Art & Law Podcast. Topic…
- Dr. Samson Munn on Recovering Art by Jacob Mącznik and other School of Paris Artists, Escaping the Burden of Silence Through Dialogue, Citizenship, Israeli PM Netanyahu, the Fraught Concept of Legacy & Defining Justice
This episode features Dr. Samson Munn discussing the recovery of art by Jacob Mącznik and other School of Paris artists. Dr. Munn also shares his experiences facilitating dialogue groups addressing historical trauma and intergenerational c…
- Fair Use and AI - A 2ND Saturday Exploration
This episode delves into fair use and artificial intelligence, referencing legal cases such as Warhol v Goldsmith and Campbell v. Acuff-Rose. It examines US and UK legal analyses of fair use, including considerations of aesthetic analysis,…
- Glance at Culture - Martha Szabo's NYC Solo Exhibition & MSeum's Celebration of Unknown Female Artists
This episode covers Martha Szabo's solo exhibition "Up On the Roof" and the MSeum's mission, which focuses on celebrating unknown female artists and providing accessibility for blind and low-vision visitors. It also touches upon the legacy…
- Glance at Culture - Anna D. Smith shares about Los Angeles Prisoner Artist Donald "C-Note" Hooker
This episode features Anna D. Smith discussing the artwork and social justice themes of incarcerated artist Donald "C-Note" Hooker. Smith shares insights into Hooker's pieces, her advocacy work, and the broader impact of art on social awar…
- Transforming Vacant Buildings into Art: Social Change with Ernest Chrappah
Ernest Chrappah joins the Warfare of Art & Law Podcast to discuss the Vacant to Visual program in Washington D.C. The conversation covers the program's background, participating artists like Nia Keturah Calhoun and “Ro” Stephenson, the use…
- Glance at Culture - Dr. Christoph Kreutzmüller and Katharina Menschick Discussing the #lastseen Project's Analysis of Nazi Deportation Photographs
Katharina Menschick and Dr. Christoph Kreutzmüller explore the #lastseen project, which analyzes Nazi deportation photographs. They discuss the origin of these photos, their role as historical sources, and the development of an interactive…
- AI Policy From the UK to the US with Institute of Art and Law's Emily Gould - A 2ND Saturday Conversation
Emily Gould and Alan Robertshaw explore the historical development of AI, including machine learning and deep learning, and discuss its uses and risks such as copyright and privacy. They examine the UK's pro-innovation approach to AI regul…
- Glance at Culture - Michael Rohd on Theatre Arts, Social Cohesion, Social-Based Arts Programs and Civic Imagination
Michael Rohd discusses theatre arts, social cohesion, and social-based arts programs, including projects like Sojourn Theatre, One Nation/One Project, and the Undoing Time exhibition. He also explores the concept of Civic Imagination and i…
- Attorney, Author and Podcaster Jeremy Richter aka J.W. Judge Discusses His Legal and Writing Practices, Traditional versus Self Publishing, AI and More
Host Jeremy Richter discusses his legal career in commercial litigation, his writing practices, and publishing experiences with both traditional and self-publishing. The conversation also touches on AI, including its use for book blurbs an…