31/10/2026
⭐️A few days ago, I was at Disneyland Paris with my family for Halloween… Sometimes, ideas sprout in settings that might seem incongruous—Disneyland, you might say, is hardly the first place one would go for a deep reflection on craftsmanship. And yet… as an artisan myself, I found the place truly remarkable.
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Every building is, in a sense, a work of art. As I wandered around, I thought of the hundreds of craftspeople and artists who built this place—every column, every piece of ornamentation, every tiny detail in the various settings you pass through (often without even noticing, given how dense the environment is). In a way, I’m glad that places like this exist to keep certain skills and forms of craftsmanship alive.
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Despite the hyper-capitalist, consumerist nature of the Disney company , let us always remember the skilled hands behind the scenes—they are the ones who bring the true magic to things. And as I marveled at the intricate details—especially while waiting in line (if you’ve ever been, you know exactly what I mean! 😁)—I also realized just how much I love objects. We often criticize ourselves today for being "materialistic," for wanting too much or owning too much.
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But a genuine love for an object has nothing to do with compulsion; rather, it’s about cherishing something because you recognize its value. An object—or a collection of objects—tells a story. They define the atmosphere and soul of a space; they reveal who we are and the experiences we’ve lived through. There’s something comforting and reassuring about this tangible quality, don’t you think?
Objects provide a palpable connection to reality—an anchor to the physical world—which feels especially important in an age where so much of life has become virtual. I believe that as beings of flesh and blood, we have a profound need for connection—to sense, to touch, and to imagine the story behind the creation of an object, as well as the life it will go on to lead in our hands. If I could make one wish for the future, it would be this: that we restore to objects their true value and the attachment they deserve…