Culture is all about interacting with what’s around us as both the subject and object of representation. A driving force that inspires cultural change and through which cultural change is depicted is art. Dorothy McSweeny could be called the queen of the arts....
Henry Kravis is a legend in the fields of finance and philanthropy. After revolutionizing how the world sees private equity (namely leveraged buyouts) Kravis forged on to revamp the way society’s elite give back. Recognizing the power of education and how it...
James S. Turley, CEO and Chairman of Ernst & Young Global, is the 2012 recipient of the BCA Leadership Award. The Business Committee for the Arts has used the award to recognize individuals for their commitment to and vision for the arts. To read more about James...
Emily Youssouf is a legend in the industries of finance and housing. Over her 30 years of industry experience, Youssouf has reproduced culture through the channels of education, government, and philanthropy. Using her experience with philanthropic work and ties to...
ReThink Fabrics, a Seattle-based clothing brand start-up, provides an eco-friendly line of garments using recycled plastic bottles made from a material called r-PET polyester (recycled polyester). From experience, I know that my ReThink T-Shirt is extremely soft, but...
Art is one of the world’s main drivers of culture, and one of the most prominent ways through which people depict it. The Modern Museum of Art in New York is at the pinnacle of respected museums in the United States today and is run by none other than...
Culture can mean many things: it can be your language, your food, your clothing, your religion, etc. Here at Cultivating Culture, however, we cherish the aspect of culture that inspires: we love the arts. We highlight museums, galleries, organizations, and individuals that have dedicated their lives to supporting the arts. We celebrate the facet of humanity that has brought “order out of chaos,” and we invite you to join, or to enjoy.
We are still a growing community, but we hope you stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information, news, articles, and appreciation of how our world cultivates culture.
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