Giving Back is Dead

Giving Back Is Dead sat down with Guillaume Désanges (), President of Palais de Tokyo (), at the museum itself during Paris Art Week to discuss Rethinking Philanthropy, Access, and the Future of Cultural Institutions.

Désanges shares a Parisian perspective on how public and private forces can coexist within institutions—not as a sign of fragility, but as a model of stability built on diversity, shared responsibility, and renewal. His insight contrasts with U.S. and global approaches to cultural funding, revealing how France’s system cultivates inclusivity, experimentation, and long-term resilience in the arts.

Hear the full conversation—alongside Scott Stover () and Abby Pucker ()—now streaming on Giving Back Is Dead (link in bio).

What if nature were our CEO?

In this episode of Giving Back Is Dead, recorded at the Palais de Tokyo () as part of Art Basel Paris week, host Scott Stover () sits down with Alexandra Pimor (), Director of Nature Governance at Earth Law Center. Trained in law and European governance, Pimor is at the forefront of the rights of nature movement—working to embed “Nature on the Board” into corporate, cultural, and legal systems worldwide.

A conversation about shifting from extraction to relationship, and how re-centering nature can transform governance, philanthropy, and the future we fund. Every cell in us is an expression of Earth—micro to macro, body to institution.

The full episode is now available on all major streaming platforms and via link in bio.

What happens when art, advocacy, and impact investing are treated as part of the same system—not separate efforts? In this reel, Christopher Coritsidis (), founder of Opus One Foundation (), reflects on why traditional models of giving are no longer enough—and why philanthropy must evolve.

In this episode of Giving Back Is Dead, recorded during Art Basel Paris week and hosted at Palais de Tokyo (), we sit down with Coritsidis to discuss venture philanthropy as a sustainable, revenue-generating approach—one that allows impact-driven organizations to scale without relying solely on donors or government support. For a new generation, it’s not just about believing in a mission, but about building systems designed to endure.

The full episode is now available on all major streaming platforms and via link in bio.

Giving Back Is Dead sat down with Abby Pucker (), founder of Gertie, (.chicago), at the Palais de Tokyo () during Paris Art Week to discuss Rethinking Philanthropy, Access, and the Future of Cultural Institutions.

Pucker shares how her organization, Gertie, reimagines access to the art world — no million-dollar buy-in required. Instead of exclusivity, Gertie builds community through immersive experiences that connect emerging patrons with artists, collections, and institutions. By blending accessibility, curiosity, and shared learning, Gertie is redefining who gets to participate in shaping the future of culture — proving that meaningful engagement doesn’t start with wealth, but with belonging.

Hear the full conversation—alongside Scott Stover () and Guillaume Désanges ()—now streaming on Giving Back Is Dead (link in bio).