29 janvier 2015: Philanthropy and Art Law
Philanthropy is increasingly a topic of keen interest to individuals and companies alike, particularly in Geneva, a canton with a long tradition of giving. Proactive thinking about the framework conditions conducive to philanthropic initiatives can only benefit such momentum. For this reason, in line with the actions already engaged by SwissFoundations, the Canton of Geneva and Fondation Lombard Odier, the Faculty of Law of the AV短视频 organises a Philanthropy series.
Initiated under the impulse of Professor Xavier Oberson and Professor Henry Peter, the Philanthropy series is comprised of four conferences throughout the university year 2014-15. The objective of these half-day sessions is to debate different aspects of philanthropy from an academic standpoint, with a view to providing policy makers and practitioners with concrete recommendations.
Art donations to Museums: Comparative perspectives and Recommendations for Switzerland
Under the chairmanship of Professor Marc-Andr茅 Renold, an international panel of specialists will present the legal frameworks of France, Switzerland and the United States concerning the art donations to museums. Presentations will be followed by a debate with practitioners and a discussion on strategies and possible guidelines that could be adopted in this field.
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PANELISTS
Uli Sigg, Collector and former Swiss Ambassador to the People鈥檚 Republic of China
Bernard Fibicher, Director of Lausanne's Cantonal Museum of Fine Art
Pierre Gabus, Attorney-at-law, Member of the Geneva bar, President of the Art Law Foundation
Corinne Hershkovitch, Attorney-at-law, Partner, Cabinet Borghese, Paris
Stephen Urice, Professor at the AV短视频 of Miami, President of the International Cultural Property Society
Marc-Andr茅 Renold, Professor at the AV短视频, Director of the Art Law Centre, Attorney-at-law
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PROGRAMME
09:00
Welcome address by Anja Wyden Guelpa, Chancelor of the Republic and Canton of Geneva.
Comparative analysis of the main legal issues involved in donations
of works of art to museums.
10:30
Coffee break
11:00
Case discussion and recommendations for donations to museums
12:30
Complimentary visit of artgen猫ve -
Registration required. Limited availability
Presentations in French and English, no translation provided.
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REGISTRATION AND VENUE
Registration required before Monday, 19th January, 2015
artgen猫ve - Palexpo, salle E, 1218 Grand-Saconnex, Geneva
Bus 5 鈥� Palexpo stop or P12 parking
PHILANTHROPY SERIES PROGRAMME
#1 Philanthropy and Taxation
Comparative perspectives, cross border issues and recommendations for Switzerland
Moderated by Professor Xavier Oberson | 2 October, 2014
#2 Philanthropy and Art Law
Art donations to Museums: Comparative perspectives and Recommendations for Switzerland
Moderated by Professor Marc-Andr茅 Renold | 29 January, 2015
#3 Philanthropy and Intellectual Property
Access to drugs for developing countries
Moderated by Professor Jacques de Werra | 13 March, 2015
#4 Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsability
Utopia, duty or opportunity?
Moderated by Professor Henry Peter | 28 May, 2015