by Manojna Yeluri
Portfolio: Writing and Research on Creative Economies, Culture,
Rights, and Artistic Freedom
"Freedom"
Illustration by Mia Jose
Research and writing
I work with cultural organizations, collectives, NGOs, and academic institutions on research projects that explore the intersections of art, law, culture, and justice.
Areas of my expertise and interest include:
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The creative economy and copyright
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Artists’ socio-economic rights
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Artistic Freedom
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Creative resilience and cultural rights
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Cultural mobility
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Indigenous rights and culture
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Cultural heritage and property
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The impact of technology and AI on copyright, creative expression and ethics
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The interaction between artist rights and gender
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The intersections of pop-culture and law
If you would like to get in touch regarding the above mentioned themes, or to explore collaborations on similar subjects, I invite you to reach out to me on connections@artistiklicense.com
Portfolio
Reports and Publications
September 2025:
Coauthor, "Cultural Mobility Flows Report: The International Circulation of Indigenous Creatives" published 2025 by On The Move [Report]
October 2022:
Primary author, “Connecting the Dots: Artist Protection & Artistic Freedom in Asia” published October 2022 by Artists at Risk Connection, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) & Mekong Cultural Hub [Report]
January 2021:
Primary author, “Arresting Art: Repression, Censorship, and Artistic Freedom in Asia” published June 2021 by Artists at Risk Connection, FORUM-ASIA & Mekong Cultural Hub [Report]
Research papers
​​2025:
‘Don’t say that!’ Artistic Freedom and Citizen Responses to Covid-19 in Southeast Asia, Julie Trébault, Manojna Yeluri published in Future Practices of Citizenship in Asia and the West Care of the Self (Vol. III) in 2024. Edited by Gregory Bracken, Nurul Azlan, Paul Rabé. [Journal]
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