According to Samuel Valensi (head of culture for the Plan de Transformation de l’Économie Française for the Shift Project, an organization dedicated to decarbonization, including in the cultural sphere), artists have a dual responsibility.
“Their notoriety makes their lifestyle particularly closely followed. But on top of that, they build an imaginary world through their work.”
“Rather than promoting power, speed and strength, they can encourage their audience to take time, care for others and pay attention to the environment.”
“The transition is going to happen, whether they like it or not, since all oil production is in decline. There’s no doubt that we’re going to be hit by the dwindling supply over the next few years. The question now is: do we organize it, or do we suffer it?
