[dmitrij]

It's interesting that you mention "cultural elite". Because the real cultural elite in Germany, the ones coming from "good families" and having the finest education, always looked down on Gerhard Steidl because he wasn't one of them and didn't play by their rules. Yes, he is clever and enjoys the fruits of his endeavours. But he made his success all by himself, and he makes good and nice things. Shame on him!