The cultural sector in the context of cultural change in local settings in Europe

Authors

  • David Márquez Martín de la Leona RADAR CULTURA

Keywords:

cultural change; cultural policy; cultural paradigm; cultural model; local sphere

Abstract

Social changes are not always instantly taken up or fully reflected in the cultural sector. This gap sparks tensions that can lead to a crisis. This paper builds a theoretical framework to grasp how the cultural sector can transform such change into cultural actions and policies. After
analysing current models and paradigms of public policies in Europe, the author proposes a dynamic, four-vector model to address cultural change. The paper suggests avenues for future cultural action, stressing the local sphere as the most promising one for implementing new policies. The model provides a sound basis for evaluating arguments — a feature that is likely to foster its adoption at the local level.

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Author Biography

David Márquez Martín de la Leona, RADAR CULTURA

Degree in Political Science and Administration from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Master’s degree in Cultural Management from the Universidad París VIII and Project Manager Professional Certified. He has worked as a cultural manager and consultant until 2020 when he founded the company Radar Cultura, of which he is currently its director, also dedicated to consulting, analysis and management applied to culture and tourism. As an analyst, he specializes in issues such as governance, public policies, sponsorship, strategic analysis and sustainability, of which he also has several publications. He is a collaborator of the Real Instituto Elcano and professor in several training programs in cultural management.

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Published

2023-12-13 — Updated on 2025-03-27

How to Cite

Márquez Martín de la Leona, D. (2025) “The cultural sector in the context of cultural change in local settings in Europe”, Debats. Journal on culture, power and society, 2023(8). Available at: https://revistadebats.net/article/view/6419 (Accessed: 3 April 2025).

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No. 8 (2023): Annual Review

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SPECIAL ISSUE 1

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