2023

Art for Tomorrow 2023 – Florence and Solomeo, Italy

In an era when society, and democracy, are buffeted by war, disinformation, gaping inequalities and the climate catastrophe, the world needs creative ideas.

Can the arts be a way out?

Culture feeds us in a way that facts can’t. It moves, challenges and inspires us, and can force us to rethink our assumptions. Art for Tomorrow looks at this interplay between the arts and society, examining culture’s social and economic impact. The 2023 edition used the stunning backdrop of Florence and Solomeo to explore the link between beauty and creativity, questions about cultural heritage, and art’s unique capacity to elicit change.

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Wednesday, April 26: Welcome Remarks

Achilles Tsaltas opens the 2023 Art for Tomorrow Talks at the St. Regis Florence.

Achilles Tsaltas, Founder and President, Democracy & Culture Foundation

Kim Conniff Taber, Editorial Director, Democracy & Culture Foundation

Panel Discussion: Private Patrimony

In what ways have governments and institutions built partnerships with private funders and come to rely on them? Are these donors filling a gap in public financing, or paving new avenues for creation?

Panel Discussion: Role of the Museum – Mirror or Megaphone?

As artists and the public at large become ever more engaged in tackling world problems, and social media pushes everything to new levels of amplification, what should the role of the museum be in 2023?

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Opening Panel Discussion: The Arts as a Way Out

This panel sets the tone for the event, debating whether and how culture can provoke reactions, shape public discourse and ultimately lead to real impact.