Congolese artists’ union and Stanley’s Auctions plan talks on artists’ rights

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s visual artists’ union and Belgium’s Stanley’s Auctions have announced talks towards a strategic partnership. According to a communiqué reported by ACP, discussions will address artwork traceability, authentication, contracts and artists’ rights. The proposed framework also seeks to protect artists’ market standing and strengthen safeguards for Congolese cultural heritage.

Summarised from Agence Congolaise de Presse · ACP/NM. AFROSCOPE Daily has not independently reported this story.