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Baryn Futa does not frame his love of art in purely personal or aesthetic terms. For him, art appreciation is not simply a matter of taste or temperament — it is a civic responsibility. Just as citizens are expected to vote, pay taxes, and engage with the institutions that sustain their society, Futa believes they are obligated to support and value the cultural heritage that defines their civilization. This is a more demanding view than most people are accustomed to hearing. It asks more than passive enjoyment — it asks for active participation. And while Futa acknowledges that not everyone...