Michael Backman
15 Podcast Episodes
26: Michael Backman in discussion with the author Robyn Flemming: Alcohol, Art & other Addictions
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 wi... Read more
21 Jun 2022
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39mins
25: Edmond Chin in conversation with Michael Backman: Straits Chinese Jewellery
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 & Singap... Read more
28 Apr 2022
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30mins
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22. Are Collectors Addicts? Michael Backman & Paul Bromberg Discuss why some People Collect
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 ... Read more
21 Jun 2021
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30mins
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.
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; a... Read more
21 Jun 2021
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11mins
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21. Traditional African Currency as Art: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in Conversation
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... Read more
8 Jun 2021
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19mins
23. Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett Discuss two Seemingly Unrelated Objects - from Tibet & the Philippines
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 ... Read more
8 Jun 2021
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9mins
20. How does one stay curious as one grows older? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett consider the options.
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?Michae... Read more
25 May 2021
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21mins
19. The Mysteries of Gold & Silver Filigree: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in Conversation
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 it... Read more
24 May 2021
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26mins
16 - Malay Silver & Gold - Michael Backman on Writing his Latest Book
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 involve... Read more
28 Jul 2020
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28mins
Episode 9. World Trade & Art: The Malay World- Michael Backman and Juan de Lara
Episode 9. World Trade & Art: The Malay World- Michael Backman and Juan de Lara
Gallerist, economist and author Michael Backman reveals the importance and key role of the Malay world in the history of... Read more
26 May 2020
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29mins
