S&J Art and Culture

Artist agency, cultural projects and market-entry design between the UK and China.

We represent artists across visual, performance and digital media, and advise UK and Chinese companies on entering each other’s markets. From artist management and artwork rights to brand strategy and design execution, we turn cross-border ideas into workable projects.

What we do

We work closely with emerging and established artists to develop sustainable international careers.
– Strategic career planning
– Representation and deal negotiation
– Exhibitions, residencies and commissions
– Day-to-day project management

Artist Agency & Management

We help structure and manage the commercial life of creative work.
– Artwork sales and commissions
– Copyright, licensing and usage deals
– Brand collaborations and limited editions
– Contracts and cross-border payment workflows

Rights, Licensing & Artwork Deals

We support UK and Chinese companies entering each other’s markets with culture-led strategy and design.
– Market and audience insight (UK and China)
– Brand positioning and naming
– Visual identity and design systems (logo, guidelines, packaging, digital)
– Campaign concepts, localisation and roll-out
– Integration of artists and cultural content into your brand story

Market Entry, Brand & Design Consultancy

For companies entering the UK or China

We combine agency, cultural insight and design studio capability:
– Clarify your positioning for local audiences
– Design or refine your brand identity and key visuals
– Build launch campaigns, pop-ups or cultural programmes
– Connect you with artists, venues and media partners

For Companies & Brands

Why S&J

A bridge, not just a broker

We operate between London and China, combining local networks with a nuanced understanding of both regulatory and cultural environments.

Artist-centred

We manage opportunities in a way that protects artistic integrity and long-term careers.

Strategic & pragmatic

We are equally comfortable talking about concept, contract and campaign. Our background in law, branding and cross-border business allows us to move from ideas to execution.