The Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990 (Vara) intended to protect artworks from destruction by owners, but is now seen by many as outdated and ineffective.
Artists and legal experts argue that recent rulings, especially regarding the decommissioning of significant works like Mary Miss's Greenwood Pond, show Vara's limitations.
Public art preservation is at a crossroads, exemplified by the case of Greenwood Pond, raising questions about how well laws can adapt to modern challenges.
As artworks age, the balance between maintenance responsibilities of institutions and artists' rights under laws like Vara is becoming increasingly contentious; a reflection of evolving societal values.
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