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The Fulcrum Five

Who Owns Cultural Legacy?

Yayoi Kusama, Justin Sun, Gao Zhen, Tiananmen and Gwangju—five headlines about the making, contesting and control of cultural legacy.

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Aug 31, 2026
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Fond memories on Naoshima, Japan. Photo: Vivienne Chow

📍Five observations, one bigger picture—The Fulcrum Five 2026.08.31

The Fulcrum Five is a weekly essay by Vivienne Chow, founder of Cultural Fulcrum. It synthesises global news headlines while reflecting on the world we are living in.

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