In this episode of Giving Back Is Dead, recorded during Art Basel Paris week and hosted at Palais de Tokyo, we sit down with Christopher Coritsidis, founder and CEO of Opus One Foundation, to explore how the arts can function as a true engine for social impact. From his beginnings as a classically trained violinist to his pivot into entrepreneurship and philanthropy, Coritsidis brings a rare, lived perspective to the conversation—one shaped by firsthand experience in both the creative and venture worlds. What emerges is a clear thesis: the arts are not just culturally valuable, but economically and socially catalytic when paired with intention, measurement, and long-term vision.

Rather than relying on traditional donation-based models, Opus One is building a new framework—venture philanthropy—where creative work generates intellectual property, revenue, and scalable impact. Through initiatives spanning education, disability advocacy, health and well-being, environmental sustainability, and conflict response, Coritsidis outlines how art can fund itself, empower communities, and multiply its reach without dependence on government or legacy funding structures. The episode offers a candid look at the future of philanthropy—one where impact is regenerative, artists are central, and giving back is no longer passive, but actively designed for the world we’re in now.

In a special episode of Giving Back Is Dead, recorded during Paris Art Week at Palais de Tokyo, we bring together Guillaume Désanges, President of Palais de Tokyo, and Abby Pucker, Cultural Producer and Founder of Gertie, for a conversation about the evolving future of cultural funding.

The discussion explores how institutions and cultural leaders are moving beyond traditional patronage models—challenging the notion that access to the art world requires immense wealth or exclusive connections. As Pucker explains, her work with Gertie centers on creating open, immersive cultural experiences—where people engage directly with artists, exhibitions, and each other through shared journeys, community-driven membership models, and collaborative events.

Désanges offers the perspective from within a state-backed institution navigating the balance between public and private funding. For him, the coexistence of both creates not fragility but stability—a dual foundation built on diversity, shared responsibility, and renewal.

Together, they point toward a new paradigm for cultural ecosystems: one that replaces exclusivity with inclusion, and patronage with participation.

In this episode of Giving Back Is Dead, recorded at OFFSCREEN in Paris during our third year at the fair, we sit down with Dr. Brigitte Nicole Grice, president and co-founder of Chez Max et Dorothea, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and expanding the legacy of Surrealism.

But Surrealism is more than just an artistic style—it’s a way of seeing, questioning, and reimagining the world. Chez Max et Dorothea is not just a residency or exhibition space; it’s a living environment where artists, scholars, curators, and poets can explore the radical, boundary-pushing ideas that have shaped contemporary art. With an 8,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Los Angeles and a mission to acquire Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning’s final home in Seillans, France, the organization is creating a bridge between historical Surrealism and its influence on today's cultural landscape.

Brigitte shares her journey from academia to nonprofit leadership, the significance of Los Angeles in the Surrealist movement, and why preserving artistic legacies is essential for fostering new creative futures. Tune in for a conversation on how giving back to the arts isn’t just about preservation—it’s about keeping the spirit of innovation and imagination alive.

Watch now and learn how you can be part of this extraordinary project.