Tutor information
Alexander Herman
Alexander Herman, Director, Institute of Art and Law: Alex teaches, writes and presents on an array of topics in relation to art, law and cultural property. His books include Restitution: The Return of Cultural Artefacts (Lund Humphries, 2021) and The Parthenon Marbles Dispute: Heritage, Law, Politics (Hart Publishing, 2023). He trained in both common law and civil law legal systems and practised law in Canada. He is Programme Co-Director of the Art, Business and Law LLM, delivered in partnership with Queen Mary University of London.
Courses
This course provides an introduction to the legal and ethical issues arising in the art and cultural heritage sectors today. Aimed at all those engaged in the art world, it will outline principles and practices, exploring cases from the UK and beyond.