World Art Now

28: Michael Backman: 'Are Antiques Sacred?'

January 16, 2023 Michael Backman Episode 28
World Art Now
28: Michael Backman: 'Are Antiques Sacred?'
Show Notes

In this Podcast, Michael Backman, writer and gallerist, asks why are we attracted to items that have antiquity? Do such items have a sacredness, or are we attempting to tap into some version of immortality. Is this why we pay more for items with good patina? He looks at the role of collecting and collectors in the preservation of the world's material culture.

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