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This week join Danny, Nesso and Dr Mike as they explore patronage, the nature of art and the melting point of ice cream. Yes, we are on the prowl looking for sweet, sweet patronage. Let’s face it, why should artists get all the cash and the rock n roll life style? Surely Philosophers deserve a slice of the good life?? But what is the cost of “working for the man”? Was the Renaissance art world the better for it support from wealthy fat cats such as the Medici family? Status, better working conditions, expense accounts, what’s not to like about the system, am I right? I mean, it’s not like anyone is compromising anything, their creative vision for example. Okay, so the patron might stipulate what to paint, how to paint, what materials to use, how much time to take and where to display the finished work but it’s still the artists work, yeah? I wonder if Amazon are looking for an in house philosopher, I could sell out…