Culture Shifts Podcast explores the intersections of culture, society, and business, featuring conversations with leading thinkers and visionaries who drive change. Each episode examines new strategies, visions, and communication approaches that shape the way we live and work. This season, the Culture Shifts Podcast is dedicated to one key theme: Solutions. Moritz Gaudlitz, journalist, consultant and founder of Culture Shifts is your host. Subscribe to the Culture Shifts Podcast on your favorite…
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Creativity as Strategy: Inside Vienna’s Investment in the Creative Industries with Elisabeth Noever-Ginthör
Vienna is known for its classical beauty, but behind the historic façades, a new creative economy is reshaping the city. In this episode of the Culture Shifts Podcast , I’m joined by Elisabeth Noever-Ginthör, Director of Creative Industries at the Vienna Business Agency, to talk about how creativity has become one of Vienna’s most powerful economic forces. We explore how the agency bridges…
A Capsule in Time: Marina Tabassum on Architecture with Lasting Impact
Architecture is often seen as something static — a monument, a statement, a symbol of permanence. But for Marina Tabassum, it’s something else entirely: a living response to place, people, and change. In this episode of the Culture Shifts Podcast, I’m joined by Marina Tabassum, architect and educator based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and designer of this year’s 25th Serpentine Pavilion in London. We…
Beyond Growth: A New Vision for the Future with Till Kellerhoff
What if we stopped treating climate change, inequality, and economic instability as separate problems, and started seeing them as symptoms of a system that needs a fundamental rethink? In this episode of the Culture Shifts podcast, I’m joined by Till Kellerhof, economist, political scientist, and Program Director at the Club of Rome. As Director of Earth4All, a global initiative aimed at…
From Structure to Story: Beatrice Galilee on Rethinking Architecture's Narrative
Architecture is more than just buildings – it’s a powerful lens through which to understand our world. In this episode of the Culture Shifts Podcast, I’m joined by Beatrice Galilee, curator, writer, and founder of The World Around , a global platform spotlighting the most impactful ideas in architecture and design. We explore how architecture can become a vehicle for social and environmental…
Rethinking Museums: Bart van der Heide on Innovation, Impact & Cultural Agents
Museums are no longer just exhibition spaces – they are evolving into cultural agents that shape contemporary discourse. But how can they break free from tradition and truly engage with society? In this episode of the Culture Shifts Podcast, Bart Van der Heide, Director of Museion in Bolzano, joins me to discuss the evolving role of museums in society. With a background in curating and leadership…
Beyond Aesthetics: Alice Rawsthorn on How Design Can Solve Global Challenges
To kick off our Solutions season – where we explore how to address today’s most pressing challenges – I’m joined by Alice Rawsthorn, an award-winning design critic, acclaimed author, and co-founder of Design Emergency, an initiative investigating design’s role in shaping a better future. In this episode, Alice talks about how design is evolving beyond aesthetics to become a force for systemic…
This season, the Culture Shifts Podcast is dedicated to one key theme: Solutions. In conversations with leading thinkers, visionaries and innovators we explore how to address today’s most pressing challenges – thoughtfully, creatively, and with real impact. What makes a solution truly effective in a complex world? How can we move from ideas to real change? What role do collaboration and rethinking…
Understanding Trends & Communities: An Observation with Cultural Strategist Matt Klein
Our guest today: Matt Klein — a cultural researcher, writer and strategist who's always a step ahead of the cultural curve. From his base in New York City, Matt’s work explores the forces shaping our world, helping brands and organizations navigate the future in meaningful ways. As the Head of Global Foresight at Reddit, Matt spends his days diving deep into emerging subcultures, tracking trends,…
From Pencils To Pixels: Christoph Niemann on Art, Technology, and the Human Touch
Today, we’re joined by the artist and illustrator Christoph Niemann, whose work blends creativity with technology in ways that constantly push the boundaries of traditional art. In this episode, we dive into Christoph’s artistic journey, where the balance between mind, hand, and paper comes alive in his storytelling. From iconic New Yorker covers to experimenting with augmented reality, Christoph…
Designing with Purpose: Inside Formafantasma’s creative process
We are delighted to be joined by Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi, the visionary duo behind the acclaimed design studio Formafantasma, with studios in Milan and Rotterdam. Working with brands such as Prada, Artek and Flos, they have created exhibitions, installations and shows at the Serpentine Galleries in London, the Venice Biennale and the Salone del Mobile in Milan. Simone and Andrea…
