World Art Now
Exploring the history of the world through the material culture of its people. Our website: www.worldartnow.com in association with: www.michaelbackmanltd.com
Episodes
32 episodes
Michael Backman in conversation with Author Dr Sigrid van Roode about her new book on the jewellery of the Zar Cult of Egypt
Dr Sigrid van Roode discusses her research into the Zar spirit possession cult of Egypt - a relatively new cult that emerged at the end of 19th century and still has many practitioners. The cult gave rise to the need for a specific form of jewe...
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Michael Backman in conversation with Burmese art collector Graham Honeybill
Graham Honeybill has been a banker most of his adult life, rising to become CEO of a bank in the UAE. He has also been a collector for much of his life. Colonial Burmese silver has long been a passion. A book has just been published on his coll...
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31: Art Historian Dr Annemarie Jordan in Conversation with Michael Backman
Dr Annemarie Jordan is one of the world's most important, independent scholars on luxury goods imported to Europe from Asia during the Renaissance. The trade in such goods is fascinating and much of it was destined for Europe's royal fami...
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Episode 31
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30: Museum Curator & Author Fiona Kerlogue Discusses her Career & Indonesian Textiles
Fiona Kerlogue, one of the world's leading authorities on Indonesian Batik, former senior curator at London's Horniman Museum and author discusses with Michael Backman her career, being a curator, and her latest book on a little-known Batik col...
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29: Michael Backman talks with Thweep Rittinaphakorn about his new book 'Unseen Burma'.
Thweep Rittinaphakorn's new book 'Unseen Burma' presents a rare and stunning photographic record of Burma during the period 1862-1962. In this podcast with Michael Backman, he discusses his motivations for writing the book and his researc...
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Episode 29
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28: Michael Backman: 'Are Antiques Sacred?'
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 wit...
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Episode 28
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27: Jewellery Author & Collector Oytun Evliyazade Camcigil & Michael Backman in discussion
Istanbul-based Oytun Evliyazade Camcigil, the author of the magnificent volume 'Eastern Treasures: Ottoman, Oman, Yemen, Turkmen Jewellery' discusses with Michael Backman the process of writing her book, collecting Middle Eastern jewellery and ...
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Episode 27
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26: Michael Backman in discussion with the author Robyn Flemming: Alcohol, Art & other Addictions
Robyn Flemming discusses with Michael Backman her new book 'Skinful: A Memoir of Addiction' which details her battles with addictive behaviour including her problematic relationship with alcohol. Originally from Australia, Robyn also discusses ...
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Episode 26
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25: Edmond Chin in conversation with Michael Backman: Straits Chinese Jewellery
Michael Backman discusses Straits Chinese jewellery - the jewellery of the acculturated Chinese of Malaysia & Singapore - with world-renown jewellery designer, author & researcher Edmond Chin. Edmond, originally from Singapore is the au...
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Episode 25
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22. Are Collectors Addicts? Michael Backman & Paul Bromberg Discuss why some People Collect
Are collectors addicts by another name? What makes (some) people collect? Is it gross materialism or an attempt to save the world's patrimony? In this episode, Michael Backman and Paul Bromberg, both collectors and both authors of books on art ...
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Episode 24
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24. 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? ...
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Episode 23
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21. Traditional African Currency as Art: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in Conversation
Traditional 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 th...
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Episode 22
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23. Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett Discuss two Seemingly Unrelated Objects - from Tibet & the Philippines
Michael 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?
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Episode 21
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20. 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.www.michaelbackmanltd.com
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Episode 20
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19. The Mysteries of Gold & Silver Filigree: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in Conversation
Objects 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 ...
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Episode 19
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18: Sarah Corbett & Michael Backman in Conversation about 'Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry' by Marjorie Ransom
Sarah Corbett discussses with Michael Backman her favourite book: 'Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry' by Marjorie Ransom.www.michaelbackmanltd.com
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Episode 18
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17 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 favou...
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Episode 17
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16 - Malay Silver & Gold - Michael Backman on Writing his Latest Book
Michael 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 M...
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Episode 16
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15: All you need to know about our Monthly Catalogues - Michael Backman Ltd
Our 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...
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Episode 15
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13: Narisa Chakrabongse in conversation with Michael Backman (part 2)
Narisa Chakrabongse grew up in England, but is a member of Thailand's extended royal family and a great-granddaughter of King Chulalongkorn. Today she is the founder and CEO of the successful art publishing house River Books, which has been at ...
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Episode 13
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25:55
12: Narisa Chakrabongse in Conversation with Michael Backman (part 1)
Narisa Chakrabongse is a member of Thailand's extended royal family and a great-granddaughter of King Chulalongkorn. She grew up in England, the daughter of a Thai prince and an English mother. At 15, while still living in England, she fo...
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Episode 12
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11: Michael Backman in conversation with Anupasana Suwanmongkol on Saving Thailand's Nielloware Industry
Nielloware is a traditional type of richly decorated silverware produced in southern Thailand. The craft is dying out but local businessman and art collector Anupasana Suwanmongkol is leading attempts to try to save the craft before it is...
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Episode 11
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10: Michael Backman in conversation with the author Dawn Rooney
Dawn Rooney is one of the world's most accomplished researchers and authors in the field of early Southeast Asian ceramics particularly those from Thailand & Cambodia, as well as on ancient Khmer culture and architecture. An American based ...
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Episode 10
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