Curator's Attic Podcast
The Curator’s Attic explores the stories behind the objects that shape our lives. I'm your host, Jon West-Bey, and I’m a Curator and Museologist, and in this podcast, we'll explore the surprising stories hidden within everyday objects. Join me as we uncover the history, the artistry, and the human connection woven into the fabric of our material world.
Episodes
5 episodes
The Sculpture
This episode highlights a gift from an unsung artist and fabricator who contributed to some of the 20th century's most iconic large-scale sculptures. It also emphasizes the importance of properly acknowledging every team member involved in the ...
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Episode 5
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9:20
The 45 Record (For The Love of Hip-Hop)
This episode, titled "The 45 Record (For The Love of Hip-Hop)", takes listeners on a journey to the early 1980s origins of the host's love of hip-hop music, and the importance of why museums should diversify their collections to represent vario...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:00
The Chess Book
This episode dives into a crucial question: how do we separate truth from propaganda in the information we consume? We'll explore the vital role of museums as truth-tellers, examining how they shape our understanding through their exhibitions, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:56