I’m a photographer Photography is the oldest part of the Act. In 2012, it finally evolved with the technology. In 2012, the Copyright Act was amended and photographers now own the copyright in a photograph they take. That did not used to be the case – the copyright of a photo belonged to the person […]

I’m a painter Once your painting or visual art work is finished, you can control its reproduction, exhibition, distribution in any media, anywhere in the world. The exhibition right is an important right for visual artists since it has established that an exhibition fee ought to be paid to artists. It is important to know […]

The ALO is pleased to present our toolkits. These toolkits have been designed to provide artists with a basic understanding of copyright and copyright related issues. We are in the process of revising, researching and adding to the toolkits so stay tuned for more updates. What do I need to know?  What is covered under […]