Philippines | Cultural property law divides art world

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A new National Cultural Heritage Act in the Philippines proposes setting limits on ownership of works of art.

According to an article in BusinessWorld, Manila:

AN UPROAR erupted recently in the local art world over a law setting limits on ownership of works considered "Important Cultural Property" (ICP).

While the implementing rules of Republic Act 10066 -- also known as the National Cultural Heritage Act and signed by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2010 -- still haven’t been approved, collectors are already thinking of unloading works by Masters and National Artists rather than be "harassed" by the government.

"The Heritage Act infringes on private property, both moveables and immovables, by effectively limiting the owner’s liberty to dispose of the property as he wishes," said art critic, historian and author Ramon Villegas, who moderated a forum on the issue last May 21.

READ MORE.... in BusinessWorld, Manila:

The full article is in two parts.

Read Part 1 (June 5 2011) Cultural property law has art world up in arms

Read Part 2 (June 6 2011) Art world’s concerns overblown?

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