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Alain Elkann Interviews

Alain Elkann
Contemporary Art
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Alain Elkann Interviews podcasts are an unprecedented window into the minds of some of the most well-known and -respected figures of the last twenty-five years. Alain Elkann has mastered the art of the interview, approaching the task as somewhere between snapping a photograph and writing a short story. With a background in novels and journalism, and having published over twenty books translated ac... more

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SEAMLESSLY BLENDING ART DECO AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGN. Benoist F. Drut is managing partner of Maison Gerard, a leading source for French Art Deco furniture, lighting and objects, and — more recently — postwar and contemporary design. Founded in 1974 b... more

A CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR. Marcantonio Brandolini d'Adda, born in 1991, is a Venetian entrepreneur and artist with diverse creative pursuits. The family business, Laguna~B, specialises in contemporary Murano glassware, and from this base Brandolini d'A... more

CHOSEN TO SAVE SUN BEARS. Dr. Wong Siew Te is a Malaysian wildlife biologist, wildlife conservationist, tropical forest ecologist and nature lover. He studied veterinary science in Taiwan and later wildlife biology at the University of Montana where ... more

MILANESE MASTER OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN. Piero Lissoni is a multi-award-winning-architect, designer and art director. One of the masters of contemporary design, he has an almost forty-year history in the development of projects the world over in the f... more

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Recent Guests

Benoist F. Drut
Antique dealer and co-owner of Maison Gerard
Maison Gerard
Episode: Benoist F. Drut: The Art of Collecting: What Most People Get Wrong About Taste - 289 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Marcantonio Brandolini d'Adda
Entrepreneur, artist, and scion of the Brandolini family
Laguna B / Everything universe
Episode: Marcantonio Brandolini d'Adda: How to Turn Family Legacy Into a Modern Business - 288 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Wong Siew Te
Conservationist and founder of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)
Episode: Dr. Wong Siew Te: The Man Who Dedicated His Life to Saving the World's Rarest Bear - 287 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Piero Lissoni
Renowned art director, designer, and architect
Lissoni Associati / various design studios
Episode: Piero Lissoni on Design, Architecture & Creative Freedom - 286 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Paolo Colombo
Artist, painter and writer who works across painting, poetry, and prose
Episode: Paolo Colombo on Love, Greece, and Making Time Visible Through Art - 285 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Jay McInerney
American writer, author of See You on the Other Side
Author, See You on the Other Side
Episode: Jay McInerney on New York During COVID: A City Without People - 283 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Alvise Casellati
Maestro/Conductor, artistic director of Teatro Massimo Palermo
Teatro Massimo Palermo
Episode: Alvise Casellati: Can Music Heal? The Powerful Story Behind Opera & Therapy - 280 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Bianca Jagger
Human rights defender and public figure
Episode: Bianca Jagger: "I Am a Human Rights Defender. That Is My Mission" - 279 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Thomas Clement Salomon
Director of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica (Barberini Gallery)
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica (Barberini Gallery)
Episode: Thomas Clement Salomon: How Italy Secured a Lost Caravaggio After 60 Years - 278 - Alain Elkann Interviews

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Alain Elkann
Host of widely curated interview series with emphasis on culture, arts, and leadership.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Fascinating guests

    Thank you for presenting interesting characters. The audio or microphone on Mr Elkann is often muddled, creating confusion and requiring several ‘rewind’ actions to seek clarity.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    r5t370
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Alain Elkann is a real craftsman of the art of interview, he has a magical way to make you discover the story, ideas and mind of the people he interviews, it is a must listen for anyone with a curious mind and a desire to try to understand the world...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Montreal/Paris
    France6 years ago

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Audio quality is occasionally muddled, but content quality remains strong.
Guests are often high-caliber art and culture figures, offering deep insights.
The host draws out intimate details and behind-the-scenes stories from guests.
Thoughtful, well-curated conversations with a focus on culture and leadership.

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Benoist F. Drut: The Art of Collecting: What Most People Get Wrong About Taste - 289 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Q: How did you get started in the antique world and end up in New York?
Drut describes a winding path from studying law, moving to America after meeting key people in the trade, and taking opportunities that gradually built Maison Gerard into a leading Art Deco and contemporary design gallery.
Marcantonio Brandolini d'Adda: How to Turn Family Legacy Into a Modern Business - 288 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Q: How do you define yourself and what drives your work today?
I'm a creative person who evolves into an entrepreneur and an artist, continually shaping a universe of business and culture around my heritage while staying curious and hands-on.
Dr. Wong Siew Te: The Man Who Dedicated His Life to Saving the World's Rarest Bear - 287 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Q: How many sun bears exist and how is population knowledge developing?
Official counts are scarce, with a known 300-500 in peninsular Malaysia, while Sabah and Borneo have limited data; a PhD study is underway to estimate wild populations in Sabah.
Dr. Wong Siew Te: The Man Who Dedicated His Life to Saving the World's Rarest Bear - 287 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Q: Where is the conservation centre located and how is it run?
The centre is in Sandakan, Sabah, on the edge of a forest reserve; it combines forest enclosures with bear houses, rescue from wildlife authorities, and a management system to monitor health and welfare.
Dr. Wong Siew Te: The Man Who Dedicated His Life to Saving the World's Rarest Bear - 287 - Alain Elkann Interviews
Q: Why sun bears in particular?
The guest explains that sun bears were the least known of all bears, highly understudied, which sparked his interest and a mission to document and protect them.

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This long-running interview series centers on conversations with leading figures in arts, culture, design, and academia, often weaving personal history with broader cultural trends. Episodes frequently explore how memory, place, and creative practice intersect—ranging from painting and poetry to architecture, museum leadership, and demography. Notable throughlines include the transformative power of culture, the role of institutions in shaping public taste, and the ways collaboration, sustainability, and accessibility inform contemporary creative work. The show tends to attract listeners who are curious about how high-profile cultural figures think, speak about their work, and navigate global perspectives. A standout aspect is the host's cr... more

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Recent guests on Alain Elkann Interviews include:

1. Benoist F. Drut
2. Marcantonio Brandolini d'Adda
3. Wong Siew Te
4. Piero Lissoni
5. Paolo Colombo
6. Jay McInerney
7. Alvise Casellati
8. Bianca Jagger

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