The Mona Lisa Industrial Complex: Who Really Profits from the World’s Most Famous Painting?
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Mona Lisa can’t be sold. Yet she powers an economy—feeding museums, brands, governments, meme culture, and creators across the globe. This article dissects the full monetization chain of the world’s most famous painting, and why Leonardo da Vinci—despite creating the asset—remains its most exploited player.