Considered as a compass of relations between countries, art is a political tool. New regions, including China and other nations in the Asian zone, but also Latin America and Africa, offer other paths than the American-European one. But American soft power has not been dethroned, and the West as a whole remains in the lead in the race for cultural influence.
Guests :
– Nathalie Obadiah, gallery owner specializing in contemporary art, with three spaces in Paris and one in Brussels. Nathalie Obadia exhibits emerging and recognized artists from the international contemporary art scene and participates in more than ten international fairs. Teacher at Sciences Po and author of Geopolitics of contemporary artEditions Le Cavalier Bleu.
– Alain Quemin, professor of sociology of art at the University of Paris VIII. Contributor to the artistic press. The world of galleries. Contemporary art, market structure and internationalizationCNRS editions.
(Rebroadcast July 3, 2022)