"Controversy Surrounds Protection of Michelangelo's David: A Debate on Freedom of Expression"

The director of Florence's Galleria dell’Accademia, Cecilie Hollberg, has been fighting to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David from being exploited for commercial gain, winning court cases and damages against unauthorized use of the statue's image. This has raised questions about the balance between protecting cultural heritage and freedom of artistic expression, as well as the impact on intellectual property rights and the public domain. Italy's cultural heritage code, which extends copyright protection to museums in perpetuity, has sparked debate and legal challenges, with implications for the reproduction and licensing of artworks.