
by Manojna Yeluri
Who am I
(and why am I doing this work)
"Curiouser and Curiouser"
- Alice in Wonderland (1865)
About
I’m Manojna Yeluri: a lawyer, educator, researcher and cultural advisor with over a decade of experience working alongside artists, musicians, designers, choreographers, studios, cultural workers, and creative organizations.
I started Artistik License (AL) as a humble blog in 2013 with a simple mission: to make legal jargon easily accessible for artists — and over time, it has grown into a boutique consultancy that blends law, care, creativity, and critical thought.
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AL is more than a consultancy; it's a labour of love and a realization of a dream to empower artists, alongside transforming the creative and cultural ecosystem in India and beyond, one contract and conversation at a time.
Speaking: Podcasts, Conferences, Panels, Classrooms, Collaborations and more
Talking about the creative ecosystem is one of the things that brings me absolute joy. I love being in spaces where ideas flow, where people are curious, and where real conversations about art, culture, justice and community come alive. If you're building something and feel I could add value, I’d love to hear from you: connections@artistiklicense.com
Podcast interviews
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Design Lota (Podcast): License to Create with Manojna Yeluri
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Lex Talk Music (Podcast): In conversation with Manojna Yeluri
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Tapasya Loading (Podcast): Laying down the law with Manojna Yeluri
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Creating Artistic Resilience: Voices of Asia (Podcast): Hosted the limited series on artistic freedom in Asia, created by PEN America's Artists at Risk Connection, FORUM-ASIA and the Mekong Cultural Hub
Speaking and moderating

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May 2025, IFACCA World Summit on Art and Culture (Seoul) – "Navigating Global Shifts, Mapping Local Impacts"
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September 2023, Res Artis (London) – Plenary
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February 2023, Berklee x GMI: Global Songwriter Series Session 3 (Virtual) – Panelist
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October 2018, WOMEX (Las Palmas, de granaria) – "A Quiet Revolution: Blockchain101 for the Music industry" - Chair
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For even more information on workshops and speaking opportunities, reach out to connections@artistiklicense.com