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Michael Backman: Art History & Material Culture24. What does a Tuareg pendant from Africa have in common with a Minangkabau Cashbox from Sumatra? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare & contrast these two seemingly unrelated objects.Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare and contrast two objects: a Tuareg pectoral ornament from northern Africa; and a Minangkabau cast brass cash box from Sumatra.What are the links between these seemingly unrelated objects? Listen to find out the surprising answer.Visit Michael Backman Ltd's gallery website.
2021-06-2111 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture21. Traditional African Currency as Art: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in ConversationTraditional forms of currency used in Africa before the arrival of notes and coins took on extraordinary and large forms. Some were examples were as big as a person. Michael Backman and Sarah Corbett discuss how these currencies evolved, and their place in the canon of African art today.www.michaelbackmanltd.com
2021-06-0819 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture23. Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett Discuss two Seemingly Unrelated Objects - from Tibet & the PhilippinesMichael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare and contrast two objects: an ancient limestone burial jar from the southern Philippines, and a set of Tibetan prayer beads.What are the links between these seemingly unrelated objects? Listen to find out the surprising answer.www.michaelbackmanltd.com
2021-06-0809 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture20. How does one stay curious as one grows older? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett consider the options.How does one stay curious as one grows older? Perhaps collecting is the key? Maybe collectors are at an advantage?Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett consider these questions.Visit Michael Backman Ltd's gallery website.
2021-05-2521 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture19. The Mysteries of Gold & Silver Filigree: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in ConversationObjects made of filigree are among the most extraordinary items ever to have been produced from gold and silver. Such items present one of the great mysteries of the art world. Where were they made? Who made them? How?Filigree, it turns out, is an art practiced by gold and silversmiths from Southeast Asia, to India, to Europe, Northern Africa and South America. And that makes filigree even more of a mystery, for it makes determining precise provenance even more difficult. It is perhaps for this reason that filigree items are among the most popular items we...
2021-05-2426 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture18: Sarah Corbett & Michael Backman in Conversation about 'Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry' by Marjorie RansomSarah Corbett discussses with Michael Backman her favourite book: 'Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry' by Marjorie Ransom.Visit Michael Backman Ltd's gallery website.
2020-07-3013 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture17 Michael Backman in Conversation about his favourite EVER book on Asian art: 'Court Arts of Indonesia'In this episode, Michael Backman is in conversation with Sarah Corbett, about the book 'Court Arts of Indonesia' by Helen Ibbitson Jessup. Published in 1990, it was one of the first books on Asia art Michael bought and it has remained his favourite ever since, despite now having a library of over thousand books on Asian art, culture & history. Listen to this Podcast to find out why he likes this book so much.www.michaelbackmanltd.com
2020-07-2819 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture16 - Malay Silver & Gold - Michael Backman on Writing his Latest BookMichael Backman is the author of 8 books and numerous articles and columns. Another book is on the way! When not involved with his London Gallery, he has been spending this year researching and writing a new book on the silver and gold of the Malay world. In this podcast he talks with Sarah Corbett about the book and some of his initial findings. The book will be published in 2021. www.michaelbackmanltd.com
2020-07-2828 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture15: All you need to know about our Monthly Catalogues - Michael Backman LtdOur innovative monthly catalogues have become something of an institution among our followers and clients. The catalogues showcase our new items of material culture drawn from around the world, but all sourced from UK & European collections. The work that goes into each catalogue is enormous. Between 30 and 50 new items are features every month! And as soon as one catalogue is finished, it is time to begin the next one.In this Podcast, Michael Backman, in conversation with Sarah Corbett, discusses how the Catalogues are put together - the curating, the photography, the research and Internet logistics...
2020-07-2236 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture08: Fakes and forgeries, Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in conversationMichael Backman & Sarah Corbett discuss the ever important task of identifying fakes and forgeries in the art & antiques world.Visit Michael Backman Ltd's gallery website.
2020-01-2128 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture07: Chinese export silver antiques, Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in conversationMichael Backman in conversation with Sarah Corbett about the history of & market for Chinese export silver antiques.
2020-01-2118 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture09: World Art Now promoting niche arts publicationsMichael Backman and Sarah Corbett discuss the way for self publishers and publishers of niche books to ensure that their work reaches their target market.
2020-01-2109 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture05: The art of betel nut, Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in conversationThe use of betel nut around the world, and a look at the customs and accessories associated with its use around the world.
2019-11-2720 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture01: The Berber People, Sarah Corbett & Michael Backman in conversationMichael Backman and Sarah Corbett discuss items from the material culture of the Berber people.Visit Michael Backman Ltd's gallery website.
2019-10-2522 min