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Artworks Will Enter the Public Domain in 2025

When a work enters the public domain, it becomes a collective cultural asset, open for anyone to use and adapt. Artists, educators, and businesses can draw from this abundant resource, integrating public domain works into new creations without concerns about copyright violations. In 2025, a wide array of artworks and celebrated figures will enter the public domain in the European Union, marking a significant moment as the masterpieces of renowned artists become part of our collective cultural heritage.

date:  11/02/2025

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