156: On Paris vs London in the arts with Maïa Morgensztern

Almost two years ago, I met today’s guest on an art deco journalist jaunt around Greater Paris and have followed her work ever since. Maïa Morgensztern is a French art historian and culture journalist living in London but returns to Paris monthly, usually for an exhibition. Given how much has changed in the art world in the last year, I wanted to get her take on Paris vs London, the historical contexts of both cities in their approaches to culture, and the impact of Brexit on the art world. We talk about government and private funding in the arts, access to cultural institutions, and the class divides that influence who engages with art. You’ll also hear where she likes to go, every time she’s in town. Mentioned in this episode: Maïa MorgenszternMaïa on InstagramLouvre strikes Sackler family museum fundingFondation Cartier Museum upgrades in ParisCarnavalet Museum (free entry)London's free museumsFondation Giacometti Comédie FrançaiseThe Good LifeAudio production & editing: Matthew Jordan⁠Music by Little Glass Men⁠