The Licensing Letter

Art Licensing

Bob and Greg Giordano Talk About The Beautiful Business of Art Licensing

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief For me, the most fascinating part of the licensing industry is that it’s entirely based on the creative genius of artists, musicians, filmmakers, top chefs, and inventors, just to name a few.  But it’s not that often we find the creators handling their own licensing, so for this edition of TLL’s annual publication on Art Licensing, we … [Read more...] about Bob and Greg Giordano Talk About The Beautiful Business of Art Licensing

Jewel Branding & Licensing Signs Georgia O’Keeffe Museum

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing has been appointed as the official licensing representative for the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Marking the Museum’s first major venture into licensing, Jewel will work to secure partnerships with licensees that align with O’Keeffe's distinct artistic style. “We are thrilled to welcome the Georgia … [Read more...] about Jewel Branding & Licensing Signs Georgia O’Keeffe Museum

Anne Stokes and Q Workshop Play to Win with Tabletop Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Art Ask Agency has secured a licensing collaboration with Q Workshop on behalf of the gothic fantasy artist, Anne Stokes. The new partnership brings Anne Stokes’ mystical imagery to tabletop gaming with an exclusive line of dice trays, dice pouches and gaming dice. Inspired by some of the artists' most popular illustrations, the … [Read more...] about Anne Stokes and Q Workshop Play to Win with Tabletop Collection

Anne Stokes and EMP Renew Gothicana Fashion Partnership

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter EMP and Anne Stokes have renewed their long-standing licensing collaboration to create additional fashion items for the Gothicana by EMP collection. Marking the third term of their ongoing partnership, the renewed agreement will further expand the Gothicana collection with new items inspired by Stokes' fantasy art portfolio. Since its … [Read more...] about Anne Stokes and EMP Renew Gothicana Fashion Partnership

The Met Signs LicenseWorks as its Indian Licensing Representative

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LicenseWorks has signed a partnership with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to expand the institution's licensing program to the Indian market. "We are thrilled to represent The Met and bring highlights of this iconic institution to India," said LicenseWorks managing partner, Rishabh Singla. "Art has a unique ability to connect people, and … [Read more...] about The Met Signs LicenseWorks as its Indian Licensing Representative

Pacsun Launches New Pac Artist Network Series with Brendan Monroe

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pacsun is launching the second installment of its Pac Artist Network Series in partnership with monochromatic mural artist, Brendan Monroe. Brendan Monroe is an abstract painter that creates black-and-white art pieces that are designed to capture motion through the use of curved, biomorphic lines and negative space. Based in Los … [Read more...] about Pacsun Launches New Pac Artist Network Series with Brendan Monroe

Lego’s Vincent Van Gogh Set Turns You Into a Master Artist

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Lego Group has literally created a work of art in its latest brick set, in partnership with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Lego has just unveiled its new Vincent Van Gogh - Sunflowers Set as part of the company's Lego Art collection. Created in close collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the set allows users to create … [Read more...] about Lego’s Vincent Van Gogh Set Turns You Into a Master Artist

London Studio and Sellers Publishing Announce Dreamadelic Partnership

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The London Studio has launched a collaborative partnership with Sellers Publishing for licensed calendars highlighting its Kitty Cocktails and Dreamadelic brands. Brokered by Firefly Brand Management, the collaborative licensing agreement will include two  calendars for 2026 that feature works from Dreamadelic and Kitty Cocktails. The … [Read more...] about London Studio and Sellers Publishing Announce Dreamadelic Partnership

Getty Images and Shutterstock Announce $3.7 Billion Merger to Create Industry Giant

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Huge news in the world of image licensing, as Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and Shutterstock have agreed to a merger deal valued at approximately $3.7 billion. The combined entity, to be named Getty Images Holdings, Inc., will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GETY.” The companies note this 'merger … [Read more...] about Getty Images and Shutterstock Announce $3.7 Billion Merger to Create Industry Giant