Cult-Status Collectibles From Damien Hirst: An Icon Of Our Time
Few artists can claim to have come close to the international notoriety achieved by UK creator Damien Hirst. His work, often shocking in nature, plays rebelliously with themes of s
Nonsuch Foundation Redefines Art Through Creative Collaboration & Cultural Exchange
At Nonsuch Foundation, we redefine the experience of art by serving as a dynamic hub for community engagement, artistic collaboration, and fresh perspectives. Our inclusive spaces promote diverse voices and encourage artists to challenge assumptions, push boundaries, and contribute to the global art community. By facilitating the creation and exchange of artistic knowledge, we inspire both artists and audiences alike.
Our mission is to cultivate creativity, support artistic development, and bridge cultural divides. We provide platforms for dialogue between emerging and established artists from around the world, curate impactful art exhibitions, and broaden access to art both in person and online.
At Nonsuch Foundation, we are dedicated to uplifting contemporary artists, amplifying their voices, and fostering cultural and idea exchanges that encourage curiosity and collaboration. We believe art is a powerful agent for social change, connecting communities and deepening cultural understanding. Our foundation introduces art to new audiences and creates shared experiences that spark dialogue, ignite innovation, and cultivate a sense of belonging.
Through art workshops, residencies, and community-centered initiatives, we continually explore new ways to unite diverse groups and promote artistic expression, ensuring that art remains a catalyst for positive transformation on a global scale.
Our mission is to cultivate creativity, support artistic development, and bridge cultural divides. We provide platforms for dialogue between emerging and established artists from around the world, curate impactful art exhibitions, and broaden access to art both in person and online.
At Nonsuch Foundation, we are dedicated to uplifting contemporary artists, amplifying their voices, and fostering cultural and idea exchanges that encourage curiosity and collaboration. We believe art is a powerful agent for social change, connecting communities and deepening cultural understanding. Our foundation introduces art to new audiences and creates shared experiences that spark dialogue, ignite innovation, and cultivate a sense of belonging.
Through art workshops, residencies, and community-centered initiatives, we continually explore new ways to unite diverse groups and promote artistic expression, ensuring that art remains a catalyst for positive transformation on a global scale.
Cultured Sloth Conversations
Fueling Minds, Sparking Dialogues
From Threats to Leverage: Shaping Global Influence
In this episode, we explore Putting Economics Back Into Geoeconomics by Christopher Clayton, Matteo Maggiori, and Jesse Schreger. We examine how countries harness their economic might to influence global affairs, with a focus on the resurgence of economic threats as modern coercion tools. Join us...
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Rewriting the Rules: How Ordinary People Influenced Power
What if a simple petition could challenge authority, shape political decisions, or even spark major societal change? In “The Power of Petitioning in Early Modern Britain,” editors Brodie Waddell and Jason Peacey reveal how ordinary people—rich and poor alike—used petitions to make their voices heard...
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Alone Together: Why Some Reject the Help They Need
What if help isn’t what we think it is? In this episode, we explore “The Angels Won’t Help You” by Matthew Bowker, a thought-provoking journey into the true nature of help—beyond kindness, beyond care, and into something far more complex. Through philosophy, psychoanalysis, and deeply...
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Oil Wealth: Uganda’s Golden Ticket or Trap?
Is oil a game-changer for Uganda’s future or a potential pitfall? In this episode, we explore “Oil Wealth and Development in Uganda and Beyond,” edited by Arnim Langer, Ukoha Ukiwo, and Pamela Mbabazi. With massive oil reserves discovered in the Albertine Rift Valley, Uganda faces...
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Beyond Big Tech: A European Vision for Data Protection
How can we protect our privacy in an increasingly digital world? This episode explores the thought-provoking insights from “Selbstbestimmung, Privatheit und Datenschutz,” edited by Michael Friedewald, Michael Kreutzer, and Marit Hansen. The book examines the challenges posed by digitalization and the governance mechanisms that can...
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The Moral Dilemma of Intelligence Agencies
How much should we sacrifice for security? In a world where intelligence agencies wield powerful surveillance tools, the ethical stakes have never been higher. “National Security Intelligence and Ethics,” edited by Seumas Miller, Mitt Regan, and Patrick F. Walsh, unpacks the tough questions: Where do...
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AI vs. The Law: Who’s Really in Control?
Is the law equipped to handle the rapid rise of AI? In this episode, we explore “Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and the Law”, edited by Henrique Sousa Antunes, Pedro Miguel Freitas, Arlindo L. Oliveira, Clara Martins Pereira, Elsa Vaz de Sequeira, and Luís Barreto...
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Art and Identity: The Zombie Art Debate
Join us as we explore Raamy Majeed's groundbreaking ideas on “zombie art” and the philosophy of aesthetics written by Andrey Nekhaev. This episode explores his provocative argument that severely damaged artworks—often dismissed as “dead art”—retain their identity as artifacts. Challenging traditional theories, Majeed's radical physicalism...
Read MorePromoting and encouraging the creativity of contemporary artists around the world through curiosity, discovery, engagement, and dialogue.
What we do
Nonsuch Foundation aims to make contemporary art more accessible on a regional and international scale. We have various collections of artworks and strive to maintain a constant balance between artistic, idealist, political, practical, and financial considerations.
We hope to organize cultural events, stimulating discussions, and lectures related to the promotion and access to art for all. Even though the collection is private, we feel that sharing it is the best way to maintain and grow it for generations to come. Learn more.
Our Foundation offers free art education through our blogs. In that way, we can help underprivileged people gain access to art education. Learn more here.
Reflections
Cultivating Creativity to Spark Change
Delving Into The Contrary Communion Of Gilbert and George
If you raise the topic of artistic duo Gilbert and George in conversation, you’ll discover that responses of those familiar with the creative pair tend to fall into one of tw
The Sky’s The Limit For Visionary Dutch Artist Piet Parra
The multi-talented Pieter Janssen – known in the art world as Piet Parra, or simply Parra – has spread his creative wings wide, from his base in Amsterdam. Between an instantly
All About Coarse: Visionary Creations From Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk
To step into the world of Coarse (began by Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk) is to slide sideways into a whimsical world of fantasy, adventure, and layered intricacy. Within the th
Iconic Rebellion In The Yue Minjun X Hublot Monkey Classic Fusion Wristwatch
Zodiac inspired timepieces from the most esteemed watchmaker’s of the world have become a covetable niche for many a collector. Among this fascinating and often enchanting roster
Enigmatic Beauty: Enter The Polished And Provocative World Of Erwin Olaf
If you have a hunger for mystery, and a taste for the sublime, there may be no better artist to serve you than Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf. His images ooze decadence and poise t
Journeying To The Edge Of Art With Daniel Arsham
Listening to Daniel Arsham speak, it seems natural to marvel at how such prolific productivity and serene calm can co-exist within one person. Perhaps, however, it is exactly this