When Art Is No Longer Above Us: Rewriting the Cultural Logic of Art Through Technology, Finance, and Participation

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 →

“Pay Per Crawl” A New Model for Content and AI

I find Cloudflare’s recently launched “Pay Per Crawl” mechanism deeply intriguing. At first glance, it appears as a novel technical solution for managing web crawlers, but to me, it represents a profound shift in the institutional design of digital content and the valuation of knowledge. Built on the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code, this … Continue reading “Pay Per Crawl” A New Model for Content and AI →

The European Savings Standard: Between Market Logic and Democratic Risk

As someone who has long followed the evolution of the European Central Bank and EU financial policy, I found the ECB’s blog post on June 27, 2025 “Crossing two hurdles in one leap” both revealing and thought-provoking. In it, the ECB introduces a bold new idea: the “European Savings Standard,” a proposal aimed at channeling … Continue reading The European Savings Standard: Between Market Logic and Democratic Risk →

The role of the art museum, the form of the work and the transformation of the new generation of collectors

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 →