The Economic and Democratic Paradox of France as a “Cultural Power” Judging by aggregate figures alone, France has every reason to present itself as a “cultural power.” When national and local government spending are combined, public expenditure on culture has long hovered around 2% of GDP, well above the EU average and higher than in … Continue reading High Cultural Spending, Low Curatorial Freedom
When I stepped into POSTCITY in Linz during the Ars Electronica Festival 2025, held from September 3 to 7, I didn’t just arrive, I collided with something electric. The theme, “PANIC: Yes/No?”, wasn’t a mere slogan. It felt like a mirror held up to my own internal disquiet. I’ve long associated panic with paralysis, but … Continue reading Ars Electronica 2025: Panic, Celebration, and the Future of Art’s Economy
The art market is undergoing a structural transformation. I say this not because of the NFT or Web3 hype, nor because of record-breaking auctions, but because I’ve felt， through real observation and participation, a shift that’s becoming impossible to ignore: the systems that once defined the value of art are quietly being rewritten at the … Continue reading When Art Is No Longer Above Us: Rewriting the Cultural Logic of Art Through Technology, Finance, and Participation
I’ve been captivated by the art world’s ebbs and flows. Concept art and tech, driven art-think digital creations, NFTs, and AI generated works-are reshaping the global market in ways that are both thrilling and paradoxical. Traditionally, concept art thrived in museums or experimental spaces, drawing those who prized ideas over objects, while paintings and sculptures … Continue reading The role of the art museum, the form of the work and the transformation of the new generation of collectors
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