the lands end scenario is just stupidity, i agree with you there, and as for st.pauls. i'm unaware of the photography policy although it might be a low level light situation where the delicate paintwork could be damaged by too much flash photography.or it might be more sheer bloody mindedness ;)

i can't agree with the "if its on public display its fair game" point of view, that would surely condone any work of art being public property as soon as it is released (a bit like downloading your favourite new track illegaly perhaps?). There is always something to be said for having an original i think.