SIAE's new policy allows four free images per article for cultural news

Andrea Pizzi, an artist and writer, argues that copyright law should not hinder cultural journalism. He notes that SIAE, the Italian copyright agency, now permits four free images per news article, a move praised by Pizzi as a step toward greater democracy and cultural freedom. Pizzi emphasizes that such openness benefits artists by promoting their work, rather than harming them. He also highlights the role of AMACI (Association of Italian Museums of Contemporary Art) in advocating for fair use, especially during the pandemic when image reproduction was severely restricted. Pizzi calls for a legal recognition of museums' unique role in preserving and promoting art, suggesting that public domain works should be more freely reproducible. He contrasts this with the outdated paradigm of strict copyright enforcement, which he believes stifles creativity and public access. The article references a 2021 study day organized by AMACI and the Ministry of Culture on museums and copyright. Pizzi concludes that a more liberal approach to copyright in cultural contexts strengthens both artists and society.