It highlights the need for a more inclusive approach to copyright and the removal of closed categorisation to ensure UK copyright adequately accommodates the evolving diversity of artistic practice, particularly those that involve non-visual engagement. (Happy to email a PDF copy)

Excited to share my first journal article in the European Intellectual Property review! It explores visual biases in UK copyright law and how this may marginalise blind/tactile artists by failing to recognise tactile art (works experienced by touch).

Explore smells in art with Keith Harrison's 'Wreath' (2013). The bulbs have been dipped in terracotta slip mixed with incense. When the lights are switched on, the heat produced fires the clay and causes the incense to release its scent.

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Presented at @lawandsociety.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Chicago for the first time yesterday! I spoke about an upcoming article concerning artistic copyright.

DACS believes govt should not adopt an extended text & data mining exception, but instead support the UK’s strong copyright framework by encouraging collective and transactional copyright licensing, which benefit both rightsholders and AI developers.

Tried stone carving for the first time @bristoluni.bsky.social sculpture festival. Might keep my attempt at an ammonite for a future presentation about tactile artwork- it feels more realistic than it looks (or so I’ve been telling myself)

Overcame a bout of writer’s block today with a beautiful view of Seefin Mountain (Ballyhoura Mountains, Co. Limerick).

Before each talk began, presenters briefly described their physical appearance so blind attendees, or those with reduced vision, could mentally visualise each presenter. I would encourage organisers of upcoming events/conferences to consider implementing a similar inclusive practice!

In November, I shared my research regarding the visual-centric lens UK copyright uses to define sculptural artworks, and the issues this may cause for sensory artists, at the Sensory Innovations and Creativity in the Arts symposium at @hmileeds.bsky.social
Recording: m.youtube.com/watch?v=acze...

Spotted this on my walk home earlier- glad I noticed the chalk writing before the rain came!

OK but only if you agree that I can take ownership of Starlink for nothing.

Particularly enjoyed the second room in her exhibition where we gingerly placed our hands through the opening of a metal box to explore a non-visual work inside via touch.
An example of a tactile artwork which may really test the boundaries of the definition of an artistic work under UK copyright.

Sienna uses Irish seaweed in the creation of her works which of course I absolutely loved- sustainable and Irish!

Was really excited to explore Sienna Murdoch’s incredible geline works via touch at No9 Cork Street yesterday. Lots to think about for my PhD research on how #copyright handles non-visual and #tactileart

Analysis | The destruction of Ukraine’s cultural heritage 📝

Three years since the full-scale Russian invasion began, the conflict has raised questions about the protection of culture in an age of modern warfare.

3) Not strictly a sensory work, but I was delighted to be given a private tour of Gerry’s Pompeii by Sasha Galitzine. We thought about ways to make this wonderful environment a tactile experience as well as a visual one. www.gerryspompeii.com

2) Participants were invited to feel and describe Sienna Murdoch’s tactile jelly works without looking at them. Our verbal descriptions were captured to help Sienna create a glossary of touch- something which may be useful for describing sensory works within legal proceedings in the future.

1) Anthony McCall at Tate Modern. Incredibly mesmerising light installations which change form with audience interaction. The smoke patterns are almost in a continual state of change.

Been experiencing lots of sensory artworks this weekend which has solidified my belief even further that the definition of art within the UK’s copyright act needs updating. Thought I’d share a few of my favourites:

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Thousands call on Christie’s to cancel AI art auction in open letter

The sale has sparked backlash from critics who say AI programmes exploit human artists

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