On 8 September, I attended ThinkCulture 2026, organised by News Tank Culture at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in La Villette, Paris. Bringing together cultural professionals, institutions and organisations, the event revolved around the thematic: Is culture still desirable today? Throughout the day, speakers and panellists explored the place culture occupies in our societies, its relevance in a changing world, and the ways in which we can continue to make it accessi