Derechos del Artista sobre su Obra de Arte

Explicación Simple

Los artistas siempre pueden decir que son los creadores de sus obras, o pueden decidir no ser reconocidos si algo malo pasa con su arte. Esto significa que pueden proteger su nombre y reputación.

Es como cuando cocinas un platillo especial y decides poner tu nombre en la receta. Si alguien cambia la receta sin tu permiso y no queda bien, puedes decir que no es tu platillo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana, una pintora, hace una hermosa pintura y la firma. Si alguien le quita parte de la pintura y la arruina, Ana tiene el derecho de decir que no es su obra y que no quiere que su nombre aparezca en ella.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

being the work of the artist by use of the artist's name in conjunction with the reproduction or publication. L. 1986, c. 97, s. 4, eff. Aug. 27, 1986. 2A:24A-5. Right to claim, disclaim authorship The artist shall retain at all times the right to claim authorship or, for just and valid reason, to disclaim authorship of his work of fine art. The right to claim authorship shall include the right of the artist to have his name appear on or in connection with the work of fine art as the artist. The right to disclaim authorship shall include the right of the artist to prevent his name from appearing on, or in connection with, the work of fine art as the artist. Just and valid reasons for disclaiming authorship shall include: that the work of fine art has been altered, defaced, mutilated or modified other than by the artist; that the work of fine art has been altered, defaced, mutilated or modified without the artist's consent; and that damage to the artist's reputation is reasonably likely to result or has resulted. L. 1986, c. 97, s. 5, eff. Aug. 27, 1986. 2A:24A-6. Not violations a. Alteration, defacement, mutilation or modification of a work of fine art resulting from the passage of time or the inherent nature of the materials shall not create a violation of this act or a right to disclaim authorship under this act, provided that the alteration, defacement, mutilation or modification was not the result of gross negligence in maintaining or protecting the work of fine art. b.