High-tech Art and Fine: A link Philanthropy

In his landmark 2002 book Vision and Art: The Biology of the hearing, Professor of neurobiology at Harvard Medical School Margaret S. Livingstone, made a detailed analysis of the specific science behind the art. He said that many of the largest artists in the world knowingly exploited certain elements as point of view, luminance, color mixing, shading and chiaroscuro to provoke discussion and interest.

Keeping this in mind, it seems almost logical that intelligent technology-minded entrepreneurs naturally be attracted by the world of fine arts. While it is not surprising many invest in expensive personal collections, at present there is a change in philanthropic investments based on the art and grants are beginning to link high technology with art.

Take Capital founder "> Mouli Cohen, Ecast Capital and founder of tension. With digital jukebox company Ecast and tension Capital and technology venture capital company dedicated to biotechnology, Cohen has become an authority in multiple industries. And while his business creation have generated more than $ 3 billion in shareholder value, is its philanthropic efforts, especially in the arts, to show the importance of a more intangible charity.

"I particularly find the art of the twentieth century masters fantastic study line, color and emotion," Cohen says. Miró, Picasso, Matisse and Calder are a class that has attracted my attention and investment. Not only the intellectual aspects of their work are important me, but since it takes account of the neurobiology of human vision and perception, and how his art is processed by our visual system, you get a better understanding and appreciation of their work. "

This fascination for art has led Cohen to invest heavily in public art programs in California. A former resident San Francisco, which has donated funds and grants to organizations such as gifted Oakland School for the Arts, the Museum of Asian Art, SF MoMA, the DeYoung Museum and Legion of Honor.

In DeYoung, Cohen's contribution goes directly to a younger generation of aspiring art lovers. "Working Didi jointly with Wilsey and Harry Parker, my scholarship increases education a unique program that supports art and cultural history in California public schools with materials exciting class that directly link the museum's collections with the curriculum of public schools, "says Cohen.

So why Cohen did not, which is so intimately involved in high technology innovation, focus more on the scientific contribution of the students? In the final instance, he feels that the powerful combination of visual art interest and emotional investment can lead to a type of creativity that is good both for humanity and business.

"I fully support the mission of leading a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic and intellectual achievements different cultures and the ways they are able to express themselves, "says Cohen." Especially at a time of economic crisis, when art programs are routinely court, I want to make sure that innovation and creativity is nurtured as much as possible. Business and science will also benefit from the long term. "

Other forms of creative expression are not far behind. To this end Cohen has been involved with the Russian Arts Foundation to fund conductor Carlo Ponti with the world debut known Russian National Orchestra (RNO), which will be released on December 2 Pentatone Classics.

The record was signed by Cohen and his wife Stacy, both fans Ponti. "The connection between classical music, culture and society is one powerful," says Cohen. "We did our first gift to the Arts Russian Foundation for years more, when it signed a concert given disadvantaged children the opportunity to experience the RNO conducted by the incredible Carlo Ponti. We are proud to be able to make the first recording Maestro Ponti is possible, and once again share this wonderful music with the world. "

Cohen, a lightning rod for innovation in different fields, often cited one of his favorite artists, Matisse, with a budget simple: "Nothing can be assumed, you always have to fight the pen stroke easier. "The same thing happens in the art and science.

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