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Yuri Bezmenov: The Countercultural Arts Fund

From the New World

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Cultural Patronage: Past and Present

This chapter examines the transformation of cultural patronage from state-controlled funding to informal networks and private support, reflecting on its implications for the arts in America. The speakers discuss the need for authentic engagement in cultural conversations and the challenges of political organization, emphasizing the importance of originality and community in creative expression. They explore the significance of unconventional gathering spaces in fostering collaboration and diverse thought within the artistic and intellectual communities.

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