Code of Conduct for Ethical Contemporary Art Collectors Launched
A global group of art collectors has just launched the first-ever Code of Conduct for Contemporary Art Collectors, available at ethicsofcollecting.org. The goal is to promote ethical practices in collecting and improve relationships among collectors, artists, galleries, and institutions. This code was created with input from contributors like Pedro Barbosa, Haro Cumbusyan, and several others, gathering insights from over 200 participants, including artists and curators. It features seven sections focused on key issues like transparency, formal agreements, fair pay, and conflict of interest avoidance. This effort aims to clarify standards in the art market, complementing Italy's PACTA protocols and Art Workers Italia, and welcomes future updates and feedback.
Key facts
- Code of Conduct for Contemporary Art Collectors published online in February.
- Available at ethicsofcollecting.org.
- Drafted by Pedro Barbosa, Haro Cumbusyan, Iordanis Kerenidis, Jessica and Evrim Oralkan, Piergiorgio Pepe, Sandra Terdjman, Andre Zivanari, Benedicta M Badia Nordenstahl.
- Over 200 collectors, artists, curators, and gallerists expressed public support.
- Code has seven sections covering artist relations, collection management, commissioning, institutions, administrative roles, dealers/auction houses, and other professionals.
- Emphasizes transparency, written contracts, fair compensation, and avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Italy's PACTA protocols published in 2017 by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage.
- Art Workers Italia (AWI) formed after Covid-19 pandemic to advocate for art workers.
- Responsible Art Market, a Swiss non-profit, promotes good practices in authentication, due diligence, and anti-money laundering.
- Related publications include 'I contratti degli Artisti' by Alessandra Donati, 'Commissioning Contemporary Art' by Luisa Buck and Daniel McClean, and 'Le buone pratiche del collezionismo' by Dario Jucker.
Entities
Artists
- Pedro Barbosa
- Haro Cumbusyan
- Iordanis Kerenidis
- Jessica Oralkan
- Evrim Oralkan
- Piergiorgio Pepe
- Sandra Terdjman
- Andre Zivanari
- Benedicta M Badia Nordenstahl
- Henry Lydiate
- Alessandra Donati
- Luisa Buck
- Daniel McClean
- Dario Jucker
Institutions
- Artribune
- ArtMonthly
- Ministero dei Beni Culturali
- Art Workers Italia (AWI)
- Accademia Galli di Como
- AitArt
- Responsible Art Market
- NABA - Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti di Milano
- Università di Milano-Bicocca
- ADVANT Nctm
Locations
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Como