IBTimes Features: The Art Of Disruption - Lorenzo Thione's Move From 'Bing' To 'Artify It'

Lorenzo Thione believes in fate and approaches the world with a somewhat self-confident naivete. This outward optimism comes across most clearly when he talks about his new business: He wants to be an "artist among the artists," unchaining fine art from wealthy collectors and setting it free among the hoi polloi.

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