Ars Electronica 2025: Panic, Celebration, and the Future of Art’s Economy

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

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