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“Self-Portrait with Hummingbird and Thorn Necklace” by Frida Kahlo. By Courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Works by Matisse, Frida Kahlo, and Robert Capa Are Entering the Public Domain

Every year, January 1 marks a new crop of artists and artworks entering the public domain, a holiday affectionately known to some as Public Domain Day.

07/01/2025

Copyright: Artworks entering the public domain in 2024

2024 marks an important milestone for several artworks, as they enter the public domain.

19/02/2024

Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires

Steamboat Willie, a 1928 short film featuring early non-speaking versions of Mickey and Minnie, is widely seen as the moment that transform

28/12/2023

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