A clash of scenes unveils how culture fuels economic fates

Envision a Parisian café in the 1950s, where intellectuals nurse espressos and spar over liberty, their voices rising with the steam. Half a world away, a Taiwanese family toils in a cramped workshop, soldering circuits beneath the pall of martial law. These scenes are more than vignettes—they are the cornerstones of economic fates. Economics, too … Continue reading A clash of scenes unveils how culture fuels economic fates →

Book Review: Les Parrains du Monde de l’Art

Let’s be honest—when we think about art, we love to imagine the lone genius, brush in hand, lost in a creative frenzy. But let’s not kid ourselves. Behind every great masterpiece, there’s almost always a benefactor, a patron, a parrain—whether it’s a king, a pope, a billionaire, or even a corporate sponsor. That’s exactly what … Continue reading Book Review: Les Parrains du Monde de l’Art →