Book Launch and Discussion for "Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts"

Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts: Book Talk & Signing

November 1 | 5 – 7PM

Join us for an evening celebrating the release of the sixth edition of "Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts," the foundational text in art law co-authored by John Henry Merryman of Stanford Law School, Stephen K. Urice of the University of Miami School of Law, and Simon J. Frankel of the Superior Court of California and Stanford Law School. Originally published in 1979, this essential resource has guided generations of legal professionals, scholars, and art world practitioners.

Featured Speakers

Co-author Simon J. Frankel will be in conversation with Adine Varah, General Counsel at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Varah has praised the new edition as "an insightful, engaging, comprehensive, and remarkably accessible dive into the world of art law—a true treasure and wonderful resource for professors, students, professionals, and anyone curious about the field."

Event Schedule

Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the discussion beginning at 5:15 PM. The one-hour conversation will be followed by a book signing. Complimentary refreshments will be served throughout the evening.

Book Pre-Orders

Secure your copy in advance by pre-ordering at the link below. Paperback edition ($100) or hardcover edition ($200.)

Admission & RSVP

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP in advance.

We look forward to welcoming you for this celebration of scholarship and dialogue in the visual arts.

Simon J Frankel is a Judge on the Superior Court of California in San Francisco and teaches Art and the Law at Stanford Law School. He has spoken and published widely on issues concerning art and law. Before becoming a judge, he practiced law in San Francisco for twenty-eight years.

Adine Varah is Chief Legal Officer with over 25 years executive experience managing legal, business and governmental affairs and specializing in museums, art law, and the cultural sector. Accomplished attorney, arts advocate, Stanford Law School Lecturer on art & the law, public speaker, and published cartoonist and illustrator.

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