The Mysteries of Lorraine Hansberry: The Postmortem Afterlife of Copyright for Artistic Legacies
by Professor Olufunmilayo Arewa
October 24 | 6:00pm | In-Person and online | NT01
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About the Lecture:
PIJIP’s Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property Law is named in recognition of the continuing contributions of Emeritus Professor Peter A. Jaszi to the study of intellectual property at WCL, in the world at large, and in particular for his lasting contributions to the elevation of the public interest in intellectual property discourse.
In her lecture titled The Mysteries of Lorraine Hansberry: The Postmortem Afterlife of Copyright for Artistic Legacies, Professor Arewa will consider the artistic legacy of Lorraine Hansberry as reflective of broader experiences of creators such as Robert Johnson. It will draw attention to enduring mysteries surrounding her life and art, as well as the implications of copyright for her artistic legacy. The mysteries of Lorraine Hansberry raise important questions about the relationship between copyright, equity, and artistic legacy.
Professor
Funmi Arewa is a Professor of Law at George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School. Her current research focuses on the creative industries, including music, film, and theater, intellectual property, technology, development, business law, accounting, entrepreneurship, comparative law, and Africana studies.
Prior to becoming a law professor, she practiced law in the technology startup arena in Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. Her 2021 book, Disrupting Africa: Technology, Law & Development (Cambridge University Press), won the ISA 2022 STAIR Book Award, given annually for the best book that develops interdisciplinary perspectives on how science, technology, and art permeate international politics. In addition to writing about music, Professor Arewa studies classical voice.
About the Series:
PIJIP’s Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property Law is named in recognition of the continuing contributions of Professor Peter A. Jaszi to the study of intellectual property at WCL, in the world at large, and in particular for his lasting contributions to the elevation of the public interest in intellectual property discourse.
The Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property is supported by tax-deductible contributions to the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property.
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