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Good morning to everyone who doesn’t depend on AWS.

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From our featured source of the month, the Schuh Collection. Tap the link for more https://t.co/6iK6Ii61yD

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Vale Claudia Cardinale.

The Italian-Tunisian actress found international fame in the 1960s as one of European cinema’s most iconic stars. Tap for more images: https://t.co/Nzckj4jHr3

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That’s us! Learn more about using public domain images ⬇️

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Head over to our Instagram account for the first in our new series, “Member Monday” which features content curated by a PICSEL member. This month, @akglondon discusses what it means for works to enter the #PublicDomain.
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Today is the 100th birthday anniversary of blues guitarist, singer-songwriter and record producer B.B. King.

Born Riley B. King in Mississippi, he rose from humble beginnings to influence generations of musicians. https://t.co/uRlgLQcXOg

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Later this month, the historic Stockton and Darlington Railways will observe its 200th anniversary. The railway's launch on September 27, 1825, demonstrated the viability of steam-powered rail transport, changing industry and travel forever.

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Italian fashion designer and brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.

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Our September preview is out now, packed with content ideas and supporting images to carry you through the rest of 2025. Whether you’re putting finishing touches on current projects or planning ahead, you’ll find plenty of inspiration inside.

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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

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September marks a change of seasons—autumn in the north and spring in the south. Nature’s offerings change with the light, whether it’s the golden hues and harvest fruits of autumn or the blossoms and new growth of spring.⁠
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📸 Paul Almásy rejected the idea of being labelled an art photographer.

“The photos I always wanted to make were to be good, and not beautiful. What matters for an art photographer is aesthetic quality, for a photojournalist, semantic value.”

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Tonight at the BBC Proms: Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, from Glyndebourne at the Royal Albert Hall. A classic reimagined and performed in one of the world’s most iconic concert halls.

Tap the link for a selection of images of this Mozart classic.

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Origami is the art of turning a simple square of paper into something amazing. An animal, a flower, or even a complex shape can appear with just a few folds. Every crease takes precision and care, and the finished piece is a triumph of creativity.

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Today marks the 125th anniversary of the death of Friedrich Nietzsche, the German philosopher, cultural critic, and composer known for his radical critiques of traditional European morality, religion, and philosophy.

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Bank holiday weekend incoming!

The UK will enjoy its final summer bank holiday on Monday, so our office will be closed. We hope you get to soak up the sunshine, enjoy a little extra rest, and make the most of these long summer days.

We will be back in the office on Tuesday.

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Today marks the 300th birthday anniversary of Jean-Baptiste Greuze, celebrated for his portraits, genre scenes, and historical paintings. His art is noted for blending Rococo elegance with the realism of the Dutch masters.

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📷️ Paul Almásy travelled widely throughout his life, documenting people and places with a spirit of respectful curiosity. Today we're taking you to Europe.

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The US–Russia talks on Ukraine echo the Congress of Vienna (1814–15), when Europe’s powers redrew borders to stop any one state from dominating. Then, as now, great powers sought stability while smaller nations risked being sidelined.

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Let's brighten the start of your week with a burst of colours from London. Not content with its 'grey' reputation, these vibrant images bring the capital to life, and show us London life and landmarks in their brightest, boldest selves.

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