PICSEL
@picsel-collective.bsky.social
Supporting visual artists with royalties, rights advocacy & collective licensing. Revolutionising image licensing w/PICSEL-id. Est. by BAPLA in 2016.
www.picsel.org.uk
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@picsel-collective.bsky.social
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Welcome!
We're here to help you navigate secondary licensing.
If you're sharing, remixing or publishing, we help to help simplify copyright, making licensing fair, and ensure that artists get the royalties owed.
Let’s build a creative community together. #collectingsociety
We're here to help you navigate secondary licensing.
If you're sharing, remixing or publishing, we help to help simplify copyright, making licensing fair, and ensure that artists get the royalties owed.
Let’s build a creative community together. #collectingsociety
Over on our insta @picselcollective we're rounding up our year - we're covering royalty numbers, advocacy & events.
December 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Over on our insta @picselcollective we're rounding up our year - we're covering royalty numbers, advocacy & events.
Head to @picselcollective to check our Florian Koempel’s new video on big AI policy updates from the UK government.
#UKcopyright
#copyrightprogressreport
#UKcopyright
#copyrightprogressreport
December 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Head to @picselcollective to check our Florian Koempel’s new video on big AI policy updates from the UK government.
#UKcopyright
#copyrightprogressreport
#UKcopyright
#copyrightprogressreport
This month, we welcome #bridgemanimages to Member Monday.
They discuss how they support cultural organisations, showcasing a recent Ken Nwadiogbu x Avant Arte collab, their industry awards.
Head to @picselcollective for more!
#membermonday
They discuss how they support cultural organisations, showcasing a recent Ken Nwadiogbu x Avant Arte collab, their industry awards.
Head to @picselcollective for more!
#membermonday
December 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
This month, we welcome #bridgemanimages to Member Monday.
They discuss how they support cultural organisations, showcasing a recent Ken Nwadiogbu x Avant Arte collab, their industry awards.
Head to @picselcollective for more!
#membermonday
They discuss how they support cultural organisations, showcasing a recent Ken Nwadiogbu x Avant Arte collab, their industry awards.
Head to @picselcollective for more!
#membermonday
Head over to our Instagram page for the second in a short, potted history about the medium we love - photography. @picselcollective
#daguerreotype
#historyofphotography
#Niepce
#Talbot
#PICSEL
#daguerreotype
#historyofphotography
#Niepce
#Talbot
#PICSEL
December 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Head over to our Instagram page for the second in a short, potted history about the medium we love - photography. @picselcollective
#daguerreotype
#historyofphotography
#Niepce
#Talbot
#PICSEL
#daguerreotype
#historyofphotography
#Niepce
#Talbot
#PICSEL
At the ALCS APPG for Media event Dr Clementine Collett presented 'The Impact of Generative AI on the Novel'. The report explores the economic, social, literary & copyright implications of generative AI, highlighting its impact extends beyond copyright.
Read more @picselcolllective
#ALCS
#APPG
Read more @picselcolllective
#ALCS
#APPG
December 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
PICSEL CEO Paul Seheult attended the quarterly BCC–IPO meeting, discussing copyright policy and international agreements. He shares his views over on our Instagram @picselcollective
#britishcopyrightcouncil
#IntellectualPropertyOffice
#Copyright
#PICSEL
#britishcopyrightcouncil
#IntellectualPropertyOffice
#Copyright
#PICSEL
December 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
PICSEL CEO Paul Seheult attended the quarterly BCC–IPO meeting, discussing copyright policy and international agreements. He shares his views over on our Instagram @picselcollective
#britishcopyrightcouncil
#IntellectualPropertyOffice
#Copyright
#PICSEL
#britishcopyrightcouncil
#IntellectualPropertyOffice
#Copyright
#PICSEL
The BCC has released new policy note as part of the UK’s ongoing debate on copyright and artificial intelligence - head to @picselcollective on Instagram for more info.
#BritishCopyrightCouncil
#Copyright
#FairDealing
#FairUse
#CreatorsRights
#UKLaw
#IntellectualProperty
#BritishCopyrightCouncil
#Copyright
#FairDealing
#FairUse
#CreatorsRights
#UKLaw
#IntellectualProperty
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The BCC has released new policy note as part of the UK’s ongoing debate on copyright and artificial intelligence - head to @picselcollective on Instagram for more info.
#BritishCopyrightCouncil
#Copyright
#FairDealing
#FairUse
#CreatorsRights
#UKLaw
#IntellectualProperty
#BritishCopyrightCouncil
#Copyright
#FairDealing
#FairUse
#CreatorsRights
#UKLaw
#IntellectualProperty
We love getting feedback - Biddy Hayward, Director @ Arenapal visited us recently:
"It is rare to be offered 1-1 support from an expert (...) this level of support from PICSEL is fantastic, & because of that we have benefited from a year on year increase in our applications."
"It is rare to be offered 1-1 support from an expert (...) this level of support from PICSEL is fantastic, & because of that we have benefited from a year on year increase in our applications."
How to join
CHOICETRANSPARENCYREWARD Free Membership There is no charge to become a member of PICSEL. To join, simply complete the membership form along with the UK Mandate form. If you’d also like us to colle…
picsel.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We love getting feedback - Biddy Hayward, Director @ Arenapal visited us recently:
"It is rare to be offered 1-1 support from an expert (...) this level of support from PICSEL is fantastic, & because of that we have benefited from a year on year increase in our applications."
"It is rare to be offered 1-1 support from an expert (...) this level of support from PICSEL is fantastic, & because of that we have benefited from a year on year increase in our applications."
The Anthropic Copyright Settlement has been announced in the US.
The case concerns allegations that Anthropic used pirated books to train its AI models. We encourage rightsholders to check if books they are co/ authors of (can inc photographers and illustrators) are eligible.
The case concerns allegations that Anthropic used pirated books to train its AI models. We encourage rightsholders to check if books they are co/ authors of (can inc photographers and illustrators) are eligible.
Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Anthropic Copyright Settlement has been announced in the US.
The case concerns allegations that Anthropic used pirated books to train its AI models. We encourage rightsholders to check if books they are co/ authors of (can inc photographers and illustrators) are eligible.
The case concerns allegations that Anthropic used pirated books to train its AI models. We encourage rightsholders to check if books they are co/ authors of (can inc photographers and illustrators) are eligible.
We’re researching Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and would love your input. Please let us know which DAM system you use - or, if you don’t use one, why not. This applies whether or not you’re a member.
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We’re researching Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and would love your input. Please let us know which DAM system you use - or, if you don’t use one, why not. This applies whether or not you’re a member.
Head over to our Instagram page for the first in a short, potted history about the medium we love, and a group of visual artists that form the spine of our membership – photography.
@picselcollective
#cameraobscura
#historyofphotography
#PICSEL
@picselcollective
#cameraobscura
#historyofphotography
#PICSEL
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Head over to our Instagram page for the first in a short, potted history about the medium we love, and a group of visual artists that form the spine of our membership – photography.
@picselcollective
#cameraobscura
#historyofphotography
#PICSEL
@picselcollective
#cameraobscura
#historyofphotography
#PICSEL
We’re really proud of how engaged our members are. Members help to ensure creators’ voices are heard where it counts by contributing to working groups, sharing experiences, and guiding PICSEL’s advocacy work. Your voice belongs here. Be part of the community. #PICSEL
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We’re really proud of how engaged our members are. Members help to ensure creators’ voices are heard where it counts by contributing to working groups, sharing experiences, and guiding PICSEL’s advocacy work. Your voice belongs here. Be part of the community. #PICSEL
Got a question? Curious about anything? Need more information? We’re inviting all our members and followers to submit questions for our Board.
Please send us your question by 20 November via DM, comment or email help@picsel-id.com
Please send us your question by 20 November via DM, comment or email help@picsel-id.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Got a question? Curious about anything? Need more information? We’re inviting all our members and followers to submit questions for our Board.
Please send us your question by 20 November via DM, comment or email help@picsel-id.com
Please send us your question by 20 November via DM, comment or email help@picsel-id.com
Visit our Instagram feed @picselcollective to read our latest post on AI – we’re looking at the 1960s to the mid-70s.
#HistoryofAI
#AIEthics
#MachineLearning
#CreatorsRights
#HistoryofAI
#AIEthics
#MachineLearning
#CreatorsRights
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Visit our Instagram feed @picselcollective to read our latest post on AI – we’re looking at the 1960s to the mid-70s.
#HistoryofAI
#AIEthics
#MachineLearning
#CreatorsRights
#HistoryofAI
#AIEthics
#MachineLearning
#CreatorsRights
We've looked at how Educators can use content under copyright – now, we look at Students.
What are the rules about using copyright content? Yes…if your school or university has a license... and within limits. Head to @picselcollective on Instagram for details.
#Copyright
What are the rules about using copyright content? Yes…if your school or university has a license... and within limits. Head to @picselcollective on Instagram for details.
#Copyright
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
We've looked at how Educators can use content under copyright – now, we look at Students.
What are the rules about using copyright content? Yes…if your school or university has a license... and within limits. Head to @picselcollective on Instagram for details.
#Copyright
What are the rules about using copyright content? Yes…if your school or university has a license... and within limits. Head to @picselcollective on Instagram for details.
#Copyright
In this month’s Member Monday, we welcome Richard Bryant. The work of the celebrated architectural photographer is discussed, highlighting the technical challenges of the pre-digital era and his work in a historical context. A book about his work is pub. by Lund Humphries.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
In this month’s Member Monday, we welcome Richard Bryant. The work of the celebrated architectural photographer is discussed, highlighting the technical challenges of the pre-digital era and his work in a historical context. A book about his work is pub. by Lund Humphries.
Can teachers copy copyrighted content? Sometimes, there are rules.
Educational use doesn’t erase copyright; it changes how it applies.
With secondary licensing, schools can use more materials legally, & creators, inc. PICSEL members get fairly paid.
Head to @picselcollective on instagram for more
Educational use doesn’t erase copyright; it changes how it applies.
With secondary licensing, schools can use more materials legally, & creators, inc. PICSEL members get fairly paid.
Head to @picselcollective on instagram for more
November 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Can teachers copy copyrighted content? Sometimes, there are rules.
Educational use doesn’t erase copyright; it changes how it applies.
With secondary licensing, schools can use more materials legally, & creators, inc. PICSEL members get fairly paid.
Head to @picselcollective on instagram for more
Educational use doesn’t erase copyright; it changes how it applies.
With secondary licensing, schools can use more materials legally, & creators, inc. PICSEL members get fairly paid.
Head to @picselcollective on instagram for more
Thinking of joining? Stewart Mungeam, Image Source Ltd, says about us:
“If you’re a photographer, artist, or agency looking for someone who genuinely understands the landscape of collective licensing—and who will make sure you get what you deserve—PICSEL is the team to trust.”
“If you’re a photographer, artist, or agency looking for someone who genuinely understands the landscape of collective licensing—and who will make sure you get what you deserve—PICSEL is the team to trust.”
picsel.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Thinking of joining? Stewart Mungeam, Image Source Ltd, says about us:
“If you’re a photographer, artist, or agency looking for someone who genuinely understands the landscape of collective licensing—and who will make sure you get what you deserve—PICSEL is the team to trust.”
“If you’re a photographer, artist, or agency looking for someone who genuinely understands the landscape of collective licensing—and who will make sure you get what you deserve—PICSEL is the team to trust.”
PICSEL’s CEO, Paul Seheult, attended the IFRRO World Congress and General Assembly in Singapore last week.
The theme that emerged from the conference was the diversity of IFRRO and its desire to work together to sustain the industry.
Continued...
The theme that emerged from the conference was the diversity of IFRRO and its desire to work together to sustain the industry.
Continued...
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
PICSEL’s CEO, Paul Seheult, attended the IFRRO World Congress and General Assembly in Singapore last week.
The theme that emerged from the conference was the diversity of IFRRO and its desire to work together to sustain the industry.
Continued...
The theme that emerged from the conference was the diversity of IFRRO and its desire to work together to sustain the industry.
Continued...
The roots of AI stretch back further than you might think.
The 1940s and 1950s were a period of speculation, experimentation, & the first real attempts to build “thinking machines.”
We start exploring the phenomenon of AI on our Instagram feed - @picselcollective. Head on over!
#darmouthworkshop
The 1940s and 1950s were a period of speculation, experimentation, & the first real attempts to build “thinking machines.”
We start exploring the phenomenon of AI on our Instagram feed - @picselcollective. Head on over!
#darmouthworkshop
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The roots of AI stretch back further than you might think.
The 1940s and 1950s were a period of speculation, experimentation, & the first real attempts to build “thinking machines.”
We start exploring the phenomenon of AI on our Instagram feed - @picselcollective. Head on over!
#darmouthworkshop
The 1940s and 1950s were a period of speculation, experimentation, & the first real attempts to build “thinking machines.”
We start exploring the phenomenon of AI on our Instagram feed - @picselcollective. Head on over!
#darmouthworkshop
Head over to our Instagram for the first in our “Observations” series – today, looking at generative AI and copyright law
@ picselcollective
@ picselcollective
October 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Head over to our Instagram for the first in our “Observations” series – today, looking at generative AI and copyright law
@ picselcollective
@ picselcollective
We believe real images matter. They tell real stories, hold real moments, and build real trust. The second of TopFoto’s video series “Reality Checked” explores how a prompt can challenge authenticity. Head to @picselcollective to view the video
@topfoto.bsky.social
#RealityChecked
@topfoto.bsky.social
#RealityChecked
October 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We believe real images matter. They tell real stories, hold real moments, and build real trust. The second of TopFoto’s video series “Reality Checked” explores how a prompt can challenge authenticity. Head to @picselcollective to view the video
@topfoto.bsky.social
#RealityChecked
@topfoto.bsky.social
#RealityChecked
A few weeks ago, we announced our new venture - PICSEL-id.
PICSEL-id is a tool that helps rights holders license their images by securely indexing them in a secure system for licensees to discover.
Indexing images is simple, but we wanted to make it even easier.
PICSEL-id is a tool that helps rights holders license their images by securely indexing them in a secure system for licensees to discover.
Indexing images is simple, but we wanted to make it even easier.
October 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A few weeks ago, we announced our new venture - PICSEL-id.
PICSEL-id is a tool that helps rights holders license their images by securely indexing them in a secure system for licensees to discover.
Indexing images is simple, but we wanted to make it even easier.
PICSEL-id is a tool that helps rights holders license their images by securely indexing them in a secure system for licensees to discover.
Indexing images is simple, but we wanted to make it even easier.
What a year!
Over 60% of our members joined us in person to celebrate a year of growth, innovation & progress. With proxy voting for those unable to attend, that's an amazing 82% of our membership actively engaged in determining the direction of our CMO. (cont.)
Over 60% of our members joined us in person to celebrate a year of growth, innovation & progress. With proxy voting for those unable to attend, that's an amazing 82% of our membership actively engaged in determining the direction of our CMO. (cont.)
October 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What a year!
Over 60% of our members joined us in person to celebrate a year of growth, innovation & progress. With proxy voting for those unable to attend, that's an amazing 82% of our membership actively engaged in determining the direction of our CMO. (cont.)
Over 60% of our members joined us in person to celebrate a year of growth, innovation & progress. With proxy voting for those unable to attend, that's an amazing 82% of our membership actively engaged in determining the direction of our CMO. (cont.)
PICSEL is proud to work with partners across creators’ rights and advocacy — from The Smart Fund (@fund_smart), SCOOP, & AVLA.
Together we champion fair pay, stronger protections & a thriving future for photographers, image-makers & creative professionals.
#CreatorsRights
Together we champion fair pay, stronger protections & a thriving future for photographers, image-makers & creative professionals.
#CreatorsRights
October 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
PICSEL is proud to work with partners across creators’ rights and advocacy — from The Smart Fund (@fund_smart), SCOOP, & AVLA.
Together we champion fair pay, stronger protections & a thriving future for photographers, image-makers & creative professionals.
#CreatorsRights
Together we champion fair pay, stronger protections & a thriving future for photographers, image-makers & creative professionals.
#CreatorsRights