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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🔙187 years ago, Louis Daguerre introduced the first practical photographic process named after himself, marking the field of photography forever 📸 🤝 Let’s take a moment to acknowledge the importance of photographers, their vision and their contribution to human creativity. #WorldPhotographyDay

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A win for European visual artists🎨 From yesterday clear labelling of AI-generated and manipulated content is now a reality. The next priority: effective enforcement to protect transparency and human creativity 💪 Learn more ➡️https://bit.ly/3Tq2fRM

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Yesterday, we were pleased to join yesterday's AI for CCS sectors workshop hosted by the European Commission 🇪🇺 We took the chance to highlight that transparency empowers artists, licensing ensures fair pay, and the value generated by AI providers must be fairly shared with rightsholders💪

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New season, new presidency🍀 We wish Ireland every success over the next six months and hope it will bring the same strong commitment it has shown to the arts sector at home to the heart of Europe 🇪🇺🧑‍🎨 Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat 👏👏👏

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Did you know that ARR dates back to 1️⃣9️⃣2️⃣0️⃣⁉️ Later recognized internationally in 1948 through the Berne Convention, ARR has stood the test of time over the past century❗ Check out CISAC’s new brochure, developed in collaboration with us and GESAC to learn more to discover how⬇️ bit.ly/4w9pLR2

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📢Yesterday evening, the 3️⃣ EU main bodies signed the first-ever declaration on culture in Europe ✒️ We welcome this strong signal front the EU, showcasing that culture is worth preserving and promoting, given its significant economic impact and civic value for society💪 📸©️European Union

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This busy spring, we are delighted to see the Artist's Resale Right (ARR) continue to gain momentum becoming the focus of yet another regional conference organized by @wipo.int in Uruguay 🇺🇾 at the end of April 💡 Explore the key takeaways from this two-day event ➡️ bit.ly/4xjEOZx

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🚀 This week, we travelled to 🇷🇴 for the @ifrro.org Mid-Year Meetings, engaging with members on key developments impacting CCS🎨 Discussions on the DSM review, AI, legal cases, and licensing reinforced our shared commitment to protecting authors' rights©️ Next 🛑: the IFRRO World Congress in 🇨🇴.

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

💡ECSA’s latest event, “Authors’ Rights and Music Streaming in the Age of AI” highlighted how essential it is for artists to have a say in how their works are used💪 Human artists are here to stay. Transparency & fair remuneration are key to safeguarding authors’ rights and Europe’s cultural future🎨

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Last week was a whirlwind for EVA at the @wipo.int SCCR/48 in Geneva 🇨🇭 In the land of chocolate, our EU Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Susanna Brozzu, gave a voice to hundreds of thousands of visual artists in Europe and beyond 💫 Check out Susanna’s interventions here➡️ bit.ly/3PPcGg1

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

What is the resale right, and how can it enhance the livelihoods of millions of visual artists around the world🤔 🗣️EVA took the floor at @wipo.int once again to advocate for it and to underline the valuable contribution it could make if implemented globally 🌍 Read on to find out more⬇️⬇️

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Yesterday, EVA took the floor at the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO SCCR 48. 🗣️ Our EU Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Susanna Brozzu, gave voice to our members by highlighting how limitations and exceptions should not be expanded. Scroll down to find out more⬇️

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🇨🇭 EVA at @wipo.int SCCR/48: IFRRO side event on collective licensing in the education sector. 🇧🇷 Artist Sônia Valério shared struggles working multiple jobs before becoming a full-time artist thanks to CMO AUTVIS, showing the importance of CMOs for artists worldwide.

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

EVA is expanding its presence to bring you more updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and content from Brussels and beyond!📷 Follow us on Instagram at @eva.europeanvisualartists, where we will continue to support the work of our 3️⃣2️⃣ members and observers and advocate for visual artists across Europe💫

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Happy #EuropeDay! 🇪🇺 4️⃣0️⃣years since this day was established to celebrate #democracy, #integration, and #solidarity, let’s take a moment to honour visual artists, who have long inspired us to uphold these values🎨 Without visual artists, there is no European culture 💫💪

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Yesterday, EVA joined the latest AEPO-ARTIS event on CDSM ahead of its review in June 🇪🇺 Takeaways❓ No input no data, political urgency for authors is mounting and licensing gaps remain🔍 Committed to the process, we will ensure that visual artists' artworks are protected and properly compensated✊

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🇫🇷The French Senate approved the draft law on presumption of use of cultural works by AI providers 🇫🇷 What’s next❓ ADAGP urges the National Assembly to act fast to adopt the bill and defend authors’ rights, ensuring fair pay and transparency for artists 📝 Join thousands of artists ⬇️ bit.ly/4taxqMW

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Tribune collective sur la présomption d'utilisation des œuvres par les IA : déjà 20000 signataires

Aux cotés d'un bon nombre d'organisations de la culture et de la presse, l'ADAGP soutient la tribune collective demandant l’inscription de la proposition de loi en faveur de la présomption d’utilisati...

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

At IFRRO AI Governance Guide launch📕, Susanna Brozzu (EVA's EU PA & Comms Manager) spoke on TDM opt-out, stressing that: 👉 Copyright is automatic, no proof needed 🚫 👉 Vast repertoires render individual rights reservation impractical©️ 👉 Online works lack opt-out 🌐 👉 No transparency on Al🤖

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

On #WorldIPDay🏅 we celebrate the artists behind sport. From products to visuals, shoes, sportswear, logos, photos, and murals, creativity is everywhere💡 Let’s protect it! @wipo.int

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

On #WorldBookDay 📚 we celebrate the stories and illustrations that shaped us and its authors. Let’s protect creativity and the human connection it builds. @unesco.bsky.social

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Yesterday, EVA attended the latest conference hosted by the #EuropeanCommission & #Panteia on Discoverability, which explored the latest #DGEAC report⬇️ An important discussion to remind ourselves, that in visual arts, visibility must not override #copyright

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

ARR lets visual artists get a share when their work is resold on the secondary market 🇫🇷 But it’s still unevenly applied worldwide🌎 @wipo.int holds regional meetings to raise awareness and support wider uptake in fast-growing art markets🧑‍🎨 First stop: Rabat, Oct 2025 🇲🇦 Read on➡️ bit.ly/41Ak9C8

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Today is #WorldArtDay🎨 In today’s digital world, we must remember how #art continues to shape how we think and interpret our surroundings—and recognize authors' value by compensating, attributing, and supporting their craft 💪Let’s enable artists to keep working💫 @unesco.bsky.social ©️Nguala

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

As winter comes to an end, EVA wishes you a happy spring 🌸 From Botticelli to Van Gogh, spring has inspired artists across centuries🎨. May it inspire fresh perspectives and new creative energy in your work. 💫💡 ©️Laetitia Nguala Masamba

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📢EVA appoints Marie Gybels, CEO at SOFAM and Fredrik Lomäng, CEO at Bildupphovsrätt as its new President and Vice President! 🗳️Representing 32 CMOs across Europe, they will safeguard and promote #authors’ work and legacy over the next two years. Swipe for more⬇️ Read our full PR👉 bit.ly/4dV6ooH

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📢 EVA welcomes new Polish member ZAiKS! 🔹1️⃣st Polish body managing visual artists’ repertoire 🔹Supports 99 fine artists & 68 photographers🚀 🔹Actively promoting collective rights management in 🇵🇱 💪 👏 Looking forward to protecting authors’ rights & fair pay together Read more👇 bit.ly/4tc4NPX

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🇫🇷 Ahead of Senate review of the draft law on presumption of use of cultural work by AI actors, the Council of State confirmed 🏛️it is constitutional ✅aligns with EU law 🌍applies to all companies in France EVA welcomes this step in protecting authors’ work 🎨 Read more here👉https://bit.ly/3ND3Cdh

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Proposition de loi sur la présomption d'exploitation des contenus par les IA : l'avis du Conseil d'État confirme la solidité du texte

À quelques jours de l'examen au Sénat de la proposition de loi instaurant une présomption d'exploitation des contenus culturels par les fournisseurs d'IA, l'avis du Conseil d'État sollicité par le Pré...

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🗣️Yesterday, EVA joined ‘Building Competitive Marketplaces for AI & Creative Sectors’, where policymakers and experts alike discussed Europe’s creative sector viability in the AI era. Key takeaway? Europe must enforce its own robust framework, ensuring innovation does not come at authors’ expense🧑‍🎨.

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

💡 #CulturalDealforEurope 2026 event: Europe needs a more ambitious vision for culture 🧭 Culture is both our foundation and our future — and it deserves 2% of the next MFF across all policy areas. Artists’ work must be fairly paid, protected, and valued 🧑‍🎨 @culturaldealeu.bsky.social

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

📢 EVA welcomes the JURI's adoption of the report on copyright and AI by MEP Axel Voss. Highlights: 🎨 Reinforcing authors’ rights protection ⚖️ Uphold the three-step test 🔍 Strengthen transparency Innovation cannot come at the expense of visual artists 🚫 Read our PR➡️https://bit.ly/3LUVqUU

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🤖🧑‍🎨 When it comes to AI, artists must regain control over their works. Speaking to Euractiv, EVA SecGen Laetitia Nguala Masamba stressed the importance of transparency to claim due compensation. Read the article 👉 bit.ly/4a0vf77 hashtag#VisualArtists hashtag#Transparency hashtag#AIAct hashtag#AI

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Missing AI training data summaries feed smouldering copyright debate | Euractiv

Rightsholders also say EU rules on disclosing training data are insufficient

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

📢 Today, EVA co-signed a joint statement on the underwhelming outcomes of the GPAI Code of Practice, GPAI guidelines and the Template for disclosure of a sufficiently detailed summary of training data, which disregarded the input of European CCSs 👉 bit.ly/3IR80CH

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Joint statement regarding the AI Act implementation measures

Brussels, 29 July 2025 Representing a broad coalition of European and global authors, performers, publishers, producers and other rightsholder organisations, we wish to formally express our dissatisfa...

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Let the Culture Lead Us Forward ⏩💪 Today, EVA co-signed the open letter calling on the European Parliament, the European Commission, and Member States to preserve Creative Europe as a stand-alone programme in the next MFF 👉 bit.ly/4knyw3E

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

EVA wishes the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU @eu2025dk.bsky.social every success in its work 💙 We welcome the focus on the challenges posed by AI to the creative sectors and to copyright compliance that is proposed by the Presidency programme 👉 bit.ly/4ek4bkS ©️ @nguala.bsky.social

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Paving the way forward together 🚀 This Monday, EVA held its first Board meeting and General Assembly of 2025 in Brussels 💜 Read more 👉 bit.ly/4kKI0qv

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🗣️EVA was invited to express its position on #AI and #copyright during today's JURI Committee meeting at the @europarl.europa.eu We addressed 3 key points: 🔹TDM exception 🔹licensing for visual arts 🔹respect of the EU copyright acquis Follow the webstreaming 👉https://bit.ly/4mRL85E

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

EVA joins the campaign #StayTrueToTheAct 💪 and suggests 3️⃣ key principles that policy-makers should follow to ensure a faithful and effective implementation of the AI Act ✅ Learn more about the campaign 👉 staytruetotheact.eu

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Will the role of creators in AI development be protected and valorized? 🤔 EVA joins the campaign #StayTrueToTheAct 💪 to reiterate the shortcomings of the 3rd draft of the CoP, which does not meet the adequacy requirement provided by the EU AI Act, endangered the Act as a whole 👉 staytruetotheact.eu

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

📢 Creators for Europe United calls for our support 📢 The German creative sector mobilized to protect Europe's creative soul with an open letter to EVP Henna Virkkunen ✍️ Sign the open letter 👉https://bit.ly/42GujkB ⚠️Check your mailbox❗You will have to confirm your signature via email

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Ahead of #WorldIPDay ⏳@wipo.int What would music be without art⁉️ As this year we celebrate the power of music in bridging tradition and innovation 🎨 we also acknowledge the role of visual arts in making sounds and feelings tangible and appealing 🎧 ©️ @nguala.bsky.social

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Happy @unesco.org World Book & Copyright Day ©️ 📚 A story is never just that: it is fundamental to support the work of authors and of the visual artists that bring the written page to life to unlock the full potential for our societies 🫂 🎨©️ @nguala.bsky.social

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Today is World Art Day 🎨 🌍 @unesco.org Isn’t it amazing how an artist alone can build connections all over the world? 🤝 We must make sure that artists’ fundamental role in our societies is acknowledged 🏅and that they are adequately supported in their careers💸 #payartists ©️ @nguala.bsky.social

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

🤝EVA joined forces with a coalition of EU’s rightsholders in cultural & creative sectors to denounce the shortcomings of the 3rd draft of the GPAI Code of Practice 📄which undermines the objectives of the AI Act and doesn't take into account feedback of rightsholders 📢https://bit.ly/43vMJ9Y

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Today at the @ecsa.bsky.social Creators Conference at the EP, to discuss AI and authors’ rights and unfair contractual practices ©️⚖️ which affect all creators, including visual authors 💪🏻 The forum was opened by Vice-Chairs @emmarafowicz.bsky.social, @zdrojewski.bsky.social, and Commissioner Micallef

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Can we afford to be 128 years late on the gender equality goal? ⏰ By empowering female artists and creators ♀️ with concrete actions, we can fill that gap in the cultural sector, starting from now!💪 #InternationalWomenDay #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction ©️ Laetitia Nguala Masamba

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📢📄 EVA co-signs a letter addressed to the Czech Ministry of Culture to strongly oppose the recent proposal of amending the Copyright legislation, which would affect private copying compensation & Czech cultural and creative industries ➡️ bit.ly/41Hq1dt

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Joint letter to the Czech Ministry of Culture on cuts to private copying tariffs

Dear Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic, Dear Mr. Baxa, Tuesday 4 March 2025 Concerns: recent development on private copying compensation in Czechia We are writing to you as the organisat...

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

📢📄EVA & several authors’ organisations sent a joint letter to EVP Virkkunen and Commissioner Micallef to denounce the lack of progress in the 2nd draft of the GPAI Code of Practice. We urge policymakers to develop an #AI strategy that respects authors’ #IP rights. 📄Read the letter ➡️ bit.ly/3EH1qwh

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EVA calls for urgent action on the AI Code of Practice

Brussels, 17 February 2025 Dear Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, Dear Commissioner Micallef, The AI Office is currently tasked with the critical responsibility of successfully ﬁnalising the ‘Gen...

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Ahead of the #ParisAISummit, EVA joins forces with 37 creators’ organisations to demand respect for ©️ in AI development. 🔹No trusted AI without respect for #IP rights. 🔹No ethical AI without authors' #authorisation. 🔹No sovereign AI without a fair business model. The call 👉 bit.ly/4jZn27w

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European Visual Artists @euvisualartists.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

📖New version of the @wipo.int CMOs toolkit available ! #CMOs are the most effective for ©️ enforcement, protecting and paying #artists. They also provide cultural, social, and educational services for the benefit of artists 🧑‍🎨 Take a look at the latest version of the toolkit 👇https://bit.ly/4aOXOEp

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