POV: Ballet and opera institutions need to get radical to stay relevantIt's Nice That · Mar 17, 2026
In this POV article, Base Design’s Thierry Brunfaut argues that opera and ballet institutions must radically rethink their branding to stay relevant. He suggests that the issue lies not in the art forms themselves but in how they are perceived and presented. By embracing dynamic branding, storytelling, and human-centered experiences, these institutions can attract new audiences and shed elitist reputations.