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It is Bezos who now taints this event most. It was however at its peak when it was a participatory event rather than one for spectators. The arts have always needed the patronage of the wealthy and once this event was…
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives.
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“From the Catholic Church to the robber barons to Apple (who was involved in a recent edition of the Met Gala), art patronage has always been a mess.”
“*Removing all operation cues* *Operation complete. Commencing close down.* *We sincerely thank you for your extended patronage.* *One last thing...* *We hope you enjoy a little time left.*”
“But then I occasionally get a bee in my bonnet and rant about how most systems are corrupt. Today it was art patronage. Previously it's been the Electoral College, SCOTUS, and the Wellness Industrial Complex.”
“Thus the Met Gala becoming a celebration of classism, not patronage.”
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Customers collectively; clientele; business.
The restaurant had an upper-class patronage.
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The act or state of being a customer of some business.
The restaurant had "Thank you for your patronage!" printed on its take-out bags.
“Fashion’s Faustian pact: the high cost of Jeff Bezos’s Met Gala patronage | Met Gala 2026 | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026...”
“It is Bezos who now taints this event most. It was however at its peak when it was a participatory event rather than one for spectators. The arts have always needed the patronage of the wealthy and once this event was simply that.”
“Epstein, art and the camouflage of culture. open.substack.com/pub/blackbir... #ArtWorld #ArtMarket #ContemporaryArt #Museums #Patronage #Philanthropy #Collectors #Culture #Power #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #ArtCollectors #CulturalInstitutions #ArtWriting #Substack”
“@acw1234.bsky.social I honestly don’t know who you are, I am tempted to call you, Andrew just to give you a name But thank you for your patronage and loyalty Here’s a gift that you could never open I have recently rediscovered, orange pico tea”
“Welcome, our guest! Thank you very much for your patronage!”
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